The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled its expanded Security Cornerstones Learning Series, which offers education on core business and technology topics within the security industry.

According to the announcement, Security Cornerstones is a comprehensive, flexible training solution designed to provide novice professionals with a clear understanding of physical security technologies and best practices and expand technical knowledge for experienced employees by exploring industry elements they may not encounter daily.

“In the redesigned and expanded Cornerstones Learning Series, participants explore the technical aspects of physical and cyber security in access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, data protection and more. The program highlights exciting capabilities in converged technology deployments and innovative solutions shaping the industry,” said Elli Reges, Ph.D., director of learning and development, SIA. “Learners will gain not only a solid grasp of essential security concepts, but also a deeper appreciation for the industry’s critical role in protecting people, assets and information.”

The 2024 revamp of Security Cornerstones includes:

• Updated Content: Refreshed educational material reviewed by subject matter experts to reflect current industry practices
• Enhanced User Experience: Redesigned interface for more intuitive navigation
• Interactive Learning Features: New quizzes, interactive elements and knowledge checks to reinforce learning
• Spanish Translation: Expanded learning accessibility with a Spanish-language option
• New Modules: Newly added courses ondata privacy and critical infrastructure

This self-paced e-learning series introduces key concepts and practical applications in physical security, making it an ideal resource for onboarding new hires or offering professional development opportunities to your team. Modules are about 20-30 minutes each, offering on-demand education covering security and technology basics and interactive content and quizzes to reinforce learning objectives. The course content is developed and vetted by SIA members and veteran security industry experts. Whether employees are completely new to the industry or seasoned professionals looking to deepen their understanding of security system technologies, this program delivers valuable insights to help them succeed.

Security Cornerstones includes modules on the following:

• The Security Ecosystem
• Access Control
• Video Security
• Alarms & Detection
• Security and Convergence
• Audio Security
• Data Privacy
• Critical Infrastructure
• Risk Management (coming in early 2025)