Along with existing controls and protocols, this new certification represents the company’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety of customers' data.

It is the first certification focused on cybersecurity and physical security convergence. 

Loss prevention professionals, as well as those who aspire to work in loss prevention in the United States and Canada, can apply for Vector Security Networks’ annual Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) scholarships now through March 31,2021.

Vector Security Networks announced the recipients of its 2020 Loss Prevention Foundation (LPF) scholarships, which provide financial support to loss prevention professionals seeking to obtain Loss Prevention Qualified (LPQ) and Loss Prevention Certified (LPC) certifications.

The Monitoring Association (TMA) has assumed control of the Installation Quality Certification Program (IQ Certification), the only quality control program for installations, maintenance and service of electronic security systems. 

ASIS International, an association of security management professionals, announced the inaugural group of 150+ individuals to hold its new Associate Protection Professional (APP) certification after successfully passing the beta exam.

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Dr. Elizabeth (Elli) Voorhees as its new director of education and training. In this role, Voorhees — who previously served as director of certifications and compliance for the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security (NCS4) — will drive all education and certification program activity for SIA and through SIA’s partners in support of the SIA membership and larger industry goals.

Today, CEDIA has announced the launch of the CEDIA Member of Excellence Program. There are two designations CEDIA members can achieve to demonstrate their company's commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to their clients: investing in professional development and technical excellence, and serving their community.