Telguard, a leader in cellular alarm communication for security and life safety systems, has increased its support of the pro-installed channel and ESA by boosting their strategic partnership with the association from Gold to Platinum for 2021. “Moving up to...
In an alarming segment about DIY security system vulnerabilities last week, Dr. Oz viewers saw footage of hackers yelling profanities at children through a home security system. As professionals, we know the dangers of DIY systems — and with some...
1. You've worked in the security industry most of your career; how has your experience shaped your current role? In my 25-year career, I've always focused on our fundamental purpose: We protect families and their most prized possessions – we help create a smart, safe and secure home. I've seen our industry adapt and evolve,...
“While it has certainly been a tough year for in-person events, the Electronic Security Association (ESA) sees the value that the Electronic Security Expo (ESX) delivers each year to the pro-installed electronic security and life safety industry,” says ESA President,...
According to History.com, the ancient Babylonians may have been the first people to create New Year’s resolutions — approximately 4,000 years ago! So, in keeping with this yearly tradition, here are our top-recommended resolutions for electronic security and life safety pros....
My kids have been learning virtually since the end of August and it has really expanded my views on communicating distantly. My fifth-grade son has mainly one dedicated teacher who is on Zoom with him and his classmates throughout the day, while my seventh-grade daughter...
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is saddened by the news of the Nashville explosion that disrupted the city on an already difficult Christmas morning, injuring three and damaging dozens of buildings. ESA has called Nashville home to its Electronic Security...
The electronic security industry works intimately with the public safety sector. Police, firefighters, paramedics and EMTs offer a vital service to our communities, in our shared goal of keeping people, places and property safe. To give back to this group...
The new non-profit organization is dedicated to connecting talented, motivated individuals with opportunities in the security technology and life safety field The Electronic Security Association (ESA) and Security Industry Association (SIA) have launched the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), a new 501(c)(3), non-profit organization designed to...
I can only imagine what a shop owner or small manufacturer of saddles, horse whips and other transportation goods thought when they saw the first internal-combustion-powered vehicle driving down the dirt road of their town in the 1890s or early 1900s. Did they...