ESA’s Legacy of Leadership: Presidents & Chairmen Through the Years

ESA’s Legacy of Leadership: Presidents & Chairmen Through the Years

The Electronic Security Association salutes those who have served as Presidents and Chairmen throughout the years. Their leadership and guidance have contributed to the legacy of ESA and provided a strong foundation as we look toward the future.    2024...
ESA’s Membership Campaign Team Drives Revenue and Membership

ESA’s Membership Campaign Team Drives Revenue and Membership

ESA’s 2025 Membership Campaign Team is a group of dedicated electronic security and life safety professionals who commit their time to advancing ESA’s reach.   Thanks to the hard work and dedication of 26 volunteers, we raised $193,102 in membership and advertising revenue. In total, these volunteers helped to recruit...
ESA Launches New Grassroots Advocacy Program and Welcomes Meghan Murphy as Grassroots & Regulatory Affairs Coordinator

ESA Launches New Grassroots Advocacy Program and Welcomes Meghan Murphy as Grassroots & Regulatory Affairs Coordinator

ESA has announced the launch of its new Grassroots Advocacy Program, a member-driven initiative designed to strengthen engagement with policymakers and elevate the voice of the electronic security and life-safety industry at the state and federal levels. ESA also announced...
Welcome Our Newest January Integrator Members of 2026

Welcome Our Newest January Integrator Members of 2026

This month we have had 46 new integrator members join the association! Here are all the new Integrators that have joined ESA in January. Welcome to the ESA Community! Many electronic security and life safety integrator members join ESA for...
Cutting False Alarms Without Cutting Safety

Cutting False Alarms Without Cutting Safety

A Smarter, Safer Way to Manage Alarm Response  Professionally monitored security systems have protected homes, businesses, and communities for decades. They deter break-ins, alert occupants to danger, and summon help when seconds matter. But like any high-volume safety system, false alarms can...
Untangling Subcontractor Success

Untangling Subcontractor Success

Many businesses rely heavily on subcontractors—and in the electronic security and life safety industry, these partnerships are often essential. Subcontractors help organizations scale, expand into new regions, add specialized expertise, and remain competitive in a fast-evolving marketplace. But strong results...
Today’s Homeowners Are Smart: Your Residential Technology Solutions Should Be, Too

Today’s Homeowners Are Smart: Your Residential Technology Solutions Should Be, Too

Systems integrators working in the residential sector know that homeowners are getting smarter all the time. Demand for smart home solutions, driven in huge part to advancements in IoT technology, is soaring. The U.S. smart home market, according to Grandview Research, was valued at $23.72 billion in 2024,...
Bringing Outsiders In: Tips for Onboarding Salespeople from Outside the Industry

Bringing Outsiders In: Tips for Onboarding Salespeople from Outside the Industry

By Tracy Larson, President, WeSuite  Hiring salespeople from outside the security industry can feel like a bold move, but in today’s job market, it’s often necessary. The experienced security salespeople you want are already working for your competitors, and most candidates have no idea what it takes to...
A Practical Guide to Additional Insured Requests

A Practical Guide to Additional Insured Requests

In the alarm industry, it’s common for customers to request to be named as an additional insured on your insurance. Granting that status can help secure business and build trust, but it also opens the door to potential overexposure if not handled carefully.  The real protection doesn’t come from...
FAST Forward: Preparing the Next Generation of Security Professionals

FAST Forward: Preparing the Next Generation of Security Professionals

By John Nemerofsky, Chairman of the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST)  The security industry isn't going anywhere! As we look beyond 2025, it's clear that we need to prepare a workforce equipped with the tools to secure our critical infrastructure, businesses, and schools.  The Foundation for Advancing...