New From SIA: The Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification

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The Security Industry Association (SIA) has unveiled the Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC), a new industry credential and the first-ever certification focused specifically on cybersecurity and physical security convergence.

Developed by SIA with support from PSA Security Network and Security Specifiers and designed for security industry professionals, the SICC program validates the core knowledge and skills these individuals must possess to effectively perform roles involving key facets of cybersecurity. The credential was created to ensure professionals have hands-on experience and a deep understanding of physical security and cybersecurity convergence.

"The SICC provides a means for workers in the industry to demonstrate an understanding of cybersecurity and how it applies to the systems that they install and service,” said Chris Peckham, chair of the SIA Learning and Development Committee and Director of Operations at Ollivier Corporation. “It also provides a solid foundation to build upon as changes occur in cybersecurity in the future."

Earning the SICC demonstrates a high level of competence in physical, cyber and information security. As a SICC credential holder, you can accelerate your career and build trust with your colleagues, partners and clients.

The SICC is intended for security industry professionals who perform or provide technical support for the installation, networking, configuration and/or specifying of electronic security/low-voltage technology devices, including roles like:

• Lead/senior service technicians

• Lead/senior installers

• Technical project managers

• Security systems designers

• Technical support engineers

• Security specifiers and consultants

• IT and cybersecurity managers

• Chief technology officers

• Network administrators

• Product managers

Applications are now being accepted to test for the SICC credential. Visit https://www.securityindustry.org/sicc or stop by booth #6077 to learn more.