What Security Industry Association does

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is a US-based, Virginia-domiciled nonprofit trade association founded in 1969 and headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, that represents manufacturers, service providers, integrators, and end users across the global physical security industry. SIA's core mission is to develop and maintain industry standards (notably the OSDP protocol v2.2.2, ANSI/SIA CP-01-2019 for false alarm reduction, and AG-01 architectural graphics), administer third-party verification programs (OSDP Verified, priced at $15,000-$22,500 per device family), deliver professional certifications (CSPM, SICC) and training (SIAcademy eLearning, OSDP Boot Camp), and convene the industry through flagship events such as ISC West, ISC East, Securing New Ground, GovSummit, and AcceleRISE.

The association operates a multi-revenue-stream model anchored by recurring membership dues from approximately 1,000 corporate members across 100 countries, supplemented by one-time sales of standards documents ($30-$275), event registration and sponsorship, professional development course fees ($499-$1,095), certification applications, and OSDP Verified testing contracts. SIA monetizes thought leadership through paid research reports (e.g., Security Megatrends at $125 for members) and free member resources. Its go-to-market is hybrid: event-driven through major conferences plus direct digital marketing via the SIA Update newsletter, the securityindustry.org portal, the mySIA member portal, the SIA Store, and active social media presence on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and Facebook.

SIA also runs advocacy on policy issues including tariffs, 900 MHz spectrum allocation, facial recognition regulation, and school security, and operates multiple community programs (RISE for emerging leaders, Women in Security Forum, Veterans in Security, SPARC for technical end users, COMUNIDAD SIA LATAM, and SIA Startups in Security) to deepen engagement across member personas. The association is governed by a member-elected board with CEO Don Erickson leading day-to-day operations, and it has no parent company, no venture or PE ownership, and no publicly traded equity.

Name

Security Industry Association

Legal name

Security Industry Association

Website

https://securityindustry.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is a US nonprofit trade association founded in 1969 that represents approximately 1,000 corporate members across 100 countries in the physical security industry, providing standards development (OSDP, CP-01), professional certifications, advocacy, market research, and flagship industry events such as ISC West and ISC East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Trade Association and Industry Standards (Physical Security)

NAICS

Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Safety, Compliance & Regulatory (OSHA/HSE/GxP) Certifications (EDAAANAJ), Security Awareness, Training & Compliance Attestation (HDADAIAJ)

Keywords

• Security industry standards
• Trade association services
• Professional certification programs
• Security industry events
• Industry advocacy research

Headquarters

HQ city

Silver Spring

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: SIA operates as a membership-based trade organization with dues from member companies across the security industry including manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and end-users.
2. Standards and Publications Sales: Sale of industry standards documents (OSDP, CP-01, etc.) and research publications. Standards range from $30-$275 for members, with publications like Security Megatrends available for purchase.
3. Event Registration Fees: Revenue from hosting and sponsoring industry conferences including ISC West, ISC East, Securing New Ground, GovSummit, and AcceleRISE. Conference fees range from free (SIAThere! networking) to $1,995 (Securing New Ground).
4. Professional Development Courses: Training and certification courses including CSPM Review Course ($895), OSDP Bootcamp ($1,095), Basics of SPM ($499), and Data Privacy Pro Certificate.
5. OSDP Verified Testing Program: Third-party testing and verification services for OSDP-compliant devices. Pricing varies by device type: peripheral devices $15,000-$20,000 per device family, access control units $17,500-$22,500 per device family.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is a membership-based trade association that develops and disseminates physical security industry standards (including OSDP, CP-01, and AG-01), administers professional certifications (CSPM and SICC), runs the OSDP Verified third-party device testing program, produces market research such as the annual Security Megatrends report, and hosts signature industry conferences including ISC West, ISC East, Securing New Ground, GovSummit, and AcceleRISE. It also advocates on policy issues and operates community programs for industry segments such as young professionals, women, veterans, and data center end users.

Product overview

The Security Industry Association (SIA) is a membership trade organization that provides standards, certifications, education, and events for the physical security industry. Rather than offering a unified product platform, SIA's portfolio consists of industry standards (OSDP protocol, CP-01 false alarm reduction, various technical standards), professional certifications (CSPM for project managers, SICC for cybersecurity), training programs (SIAcademy eLearning, OSDP Boot Camp, CSPM Review Course), industry events (ISC West, ISC East, AcceleRISE, Securing New Ground), and publications/research reports. SIA does not develop or sell its own security products but serves as the standards body and industry association for physical security manufacturers, integrators, and end users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SIA OSDP Verified Program A comprehensive third-party testing program that validates access control devices conform to the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol (OSDP) standard and related performance profiles (Secure, Smart Card, Biometric). It is sold to security product manufacturers seeking market differentiation and integrator/end-user confidence in OSDP-compliant devices.
• ANSI/SIA CP-01-2019 Control Panel Standard Security system control panel standard designed to reduce false alarms, covering event recognition, information handling sequences, and system layout testing for both residential and commercial properties. Sold as a downloadable standard document (priced at $80) to manufacturers, integrators, consultants, and end-users.
• OSDP 2.2.2 Protocol Standard The latest version of the SIA Open Supervised Device Protocol, an access control communications standard that improves interoperability among access control and security products. Sold as a one-time/perpetual license to manufacturers, integrators, and end-users.
• AG-01 Architectural Graphics for Security Standard Collection of architectural graphics for security intended for architects, building contractors, system integrators, and security managers using CAD to produce construction and installation drawings. Sold as a downloadable one-time/perpetual license.
• Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) Certification Professional certification for security project managers covering key concepts and skills for managing security systems projects, with review courses and exam preparation available. Sold to project managers and integrators in the physical security industry.
• Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC) Cybersecurity certification for security industry professionals covering 10 knowledge domains with review courses and candidate handbooks available. Sold to security professionals responsible for cyber-secure deployment of physical security systems.
• SIAcademy eLearning Online learning platform offering courses including Security Project Management Training, OSDP Boot Camp, Data Privacy Pro Certificate, and SIAcademy LIVE sessions. Sold to individual security professionals and corporate training buyers.
• AcceleRISE Conference Annual conference for emerging security leaders presented by the SIA RISE community, taking place August 3-5, 2026 in San Diego, California. Sold as ticketed conference access to young security professionals and their employers.
• Securing New Ground Conference Senior leadership conference for security industry decision-makers scheduled for October 20-21, 2026 at New York Marriott Marquis. Sold as high-priced ticketed access to senior executives across manufacturers, integrators, and end-users.
• Security Megatrends Research Annual publication forecasting the top 10 essential trends reshaping the security industry, with research and executive perspectives from SIA member companies and industry leaders. Sold as a one-time/perpetual license report, free for SIA members and priced for non-members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of security professionals see positive business conditions in the industry according to SIA Security Market Index
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Novaira InsightscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIA partnered with Novaira Insights to produce a report examining how new entrants including big tech companies are reshaping the physical security industry and how legacy companies can leverage international expansion to compete. The report identifies the 'Evolution of the Channel' as the top megatrend for 2025.
• Texas State University - ALERRT CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to research active shooter events in schools, analyzing 54 school-based incidents between 2000 and 2025. Research provides empirical evidence for eight evidence-based security recommendations for schools including ensuring classroom doors have functioning locks.
• ASIS InternationalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJointly announced the 2026 Security LeadHER conference focusing on leadership development and career advancement for women in security, scheduled for June 15-16 in Minneapolis.
• Idema Public SecurityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTeresa Wu from Idema Public Security provided input on SIA's Corporate Credential Design Guide, which establishes standardized practices for corporate ID creation addressing inconsistency where millions of credentials are made daily without common guidelines.
• ISC WestcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSIA is premier sponsor of ISC Expos and Conferences, delivering the SIA Education@ISC Program with over 150 sessions and 330+ speakers at ISC West 2026.
• US Department of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIA references US Department of Commerce data on Mexico's physical security market reaching US$1.85 billion in 2024, projected to surpass US$2.63 billion by 2028.
• MicrosoftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicrosoft senior director Jim Black appointed to chair SIA's new Data Center Advisory Board to address the sector's rapidly evolving security needs as AI drives unprecedented expansion.
• March NetworksminorOthersMarch Networks won SIA NPS Best in Video Surveillance Data Storage award at ISC West 2026 for Long Term Cloud Storage solution built on AWS S3 Glacier architecture.
• Artificial Intelligence Technology Solutions (AITX) / RAD / ImmixminorOthersAITX's RAD and Immix won SIA NPS Award in Commercial Monitoring Solutions category at ISC West 2026 for SARA Alive solution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PSA Security Network: Cooperative of security and systems integrators providing member services, training, and vendor partnerships. Competes with SIA for integrator mindshare and serves a similar but more distribution-focused audience.
• ASIS International: Global security industry association offering certifications (CPP, PSP), standards, and member education. Co-hosts Security LeadHER with SIA and serves an overlapping audience of security professionals, making it the closest functional peer.
• Electronic Security Association (ESA): US trade association for the electronic security and life safety industry. Competes for the same integrator and installer member base that SIA serves, with overlapping training and certification programs.
• The Monitoring Association (TMA): Trade association for the monitoring and alarm industry, including central stations. Overlaps with SIA in intrusion detection standards and end-user education.

Broad incumbents

• CompTIA: Larger trade association issuing widely adopted IT certifications (Security+, Network+). Overlaps with SIA's SICC cybersecurity certification and competes for the same professional development wallet in IT-security convergence.
• ISC (Reed Exhibitions / RX): Operates ISC West and ISC East, the flagship industry events that SIA is the premier sponsor of. As the event owner, RX is a strategic partner and partial substitute for SIA's conference business.

Emerging players

• Open Security Exchange (OSE): Industry group focused on converged security and interoperability standards. Operates in adjacent standards-developing space to SIA's OSDP and access control committees.
• ONVIF: Open industry forum driving interoperability standards for IP-based physical security products, particularly video. Operates as a standards body alongside SIA's video surveillance and OSDP work and represents an alternative governance model.
• (ISC)²: Global nonprofit issuing the CISSP and other cybersecurity certifications. Overlaps with SIA's SICC certification and targets similar security professionals seeking credentials.

Regional players

• National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA): Trade association for the US electrical construction industry whose members include low-voltage and security integrators. Shares standards-development and workforce training functions with SIA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/siaonline
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SIAonlineTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/securityindustryassociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/53084

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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