FAST National Security Technician Day Jan. 23

National Security Technician Day 2025

The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has announced the third annual National Security Technician Day, an annual commemorative day held on Jan. 23 to honor security technicians across the country. On National Security Technician Day 2025 and the week that follows, FAST encourages all businesses and individuals in the security industry to recognize the hard work, dedication…

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FAST National Security Technician Day Jan. 23
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Foundation for Advancing Security Talent Announces 2025 National Security Technician Day

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National Security Technician Day, held annually on Jan. 23, is dedicated to recognizing the valuable work security technicians do to secure our nation. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has announced the third annual National Security Technician Day, an annual commemorative day held on Jan. 23 to honor security technicians across…

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SIA and PSA Security Industry Careers Guide: Secure Your Future

Security Industry Association Releases Security Industry Careers Guide

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The guide, presented with support from PSA, offers helpful information on the impact of a security career, employers, job roles and how to prepare to enter the industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. – The Security Industry Association (SIA) – with support from PSA – has released the “Secure Your Future” Security Industry Careers Guide, a helpful resource offering…

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FAST Launches “Talent for Tomorrow” Fundraiser in Conjunction With Workforce Development Month

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DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) is excited to announce the launch of its Talent for Tomorrow fundraiser, coinciding with Workforce Development Month. Throughout September, FAST aims to raise $10,000 to support its mission of attracting, training and retaining new talent within the security industry. This initiative is held in partnership…

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Announcing the Winners of the 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards

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DALLAS, Texas – The Foundation for Advancing Security Technology (FAST) is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Security Technician of the Year Awards, now in its second year. This prestigious initiative highlights the critical role that security technicians play within the industry, celebrating their excellence in the meticulous design, installation and maintenance of…

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FAST Golf Classic Tournament Works to Raise Funds to Connect Talent With Careers in the Security Industry

DALLAS, Texas –  The 2024 Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) Golf Classic tournament, formerly known as the AIREF Golf Classic, is set to take place on Monday, May 13, at the Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine, Texas. This event, held in conjunction with PSA TEC, brings together industry professionals for a day of networking…

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2024 Security Industry Compensation Study from FAST
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2024 FAST Security Industry Wage and Compensation Study (SIA Member Free Access)

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All SIA members receive free access to this 2024 security industry salary study and wage and benefits report. Following the model of SIA’s own 2018 salary study, this study was conducted by Vault Consulting for the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) in partnership with the Security Industry Association (SIA), the Electronic Security Association (ESA), PSA Security Network and Security Sales & Integration magazine.

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Announcing the Winners of the 2023 Security Technician of the Year Awards

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DALLAS, Texas –  The Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) has proudly announced the winners of the inaugural Security Technician of the Year Awards. This new initiative underscores the indispensable role that security technicians play within the industry. Security technicians form the backbone of the security industry. These essential employees are on the front lines, ensuring the meticulous…

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25 on the RISE: Celebrating the Security Industry's Brightest Young Talent, Together with Brivo and FAST
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Security Industry Association Announces Inaugural 25 on the RISE Honorees

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This award program, presented by SIA’s RISE community together with Brivo and the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent, recognizes 25 new and emerging security leaders for their impact in advancing the security industry. SILVER SPRING, Md. –  The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the honoree list for the first-ever 25 on the RISE Awards– a program…

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