Security Industry Association Cornerstones Learning Series Expands to Serve New Industry Professionals

Designed to help deliver knowledge to new employees on core security industry business practices and security technology areas, Security Cornerstones expands with additional learning modules, redesigned training experience and new Spanish-language versions.

SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled its enhanced and expanded Security Cornerstones Learning Series, which offers essential education on core business and technology topics within the security industry. 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 Dr. Elli Reges, director of learning and development at 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)

The Security Cornerstones series has become very popular for new employee onboarding, and it is available in an individual seat model in addition to a corporate licensing model that allows human resources teams to provide it as part of broader employee onboarding and initial training of new employees. Pricing for access to the entire Cornerstones learning series starts at $99. Learn more and enroll here for the English-language course and here for the Spanish-language course.

In addition to the roll-out of the enhanced Security Cornerstones learning series, SIA will be releasing a new Data Privacy Certificate Program on Data Privacy Day, Jan. 28, 2025. The development of this new Data Privacy Certificate is being underwritten by the generous support of SIA member company Secure Worker Access Consortium (SWAC) and its managing partner, Daniel Krantz.

About SIA

SIA is the leading trade association for global security solution providers, with over 1,500 innovative member companies representing thousands of security leaders and experts who shape the future of the security industry. SIA protects and advances its members’ interests by advocating pro-industry policies and legislation at the federal and state levels, creating open industry standards that enable integration, advancing industry professionalism through education and training, opening global market opportunities and collaborating with other like-minded organizations. As the premier sponsor of ISC Events expos and conferences, SIA ensures its members have access to top-level buyers and influencers, as well as unparalleled learning and network opportunities. SIA also enhances the position of its members in the security marketplace through SIA GovSummit, which brings together private industry with government decision makers, and Securing New Ground, the security industry’s top executive conference for peer-to-peer networking.