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Electronic Security Association (ESA)

Established in 1948, ESA is the largest trade association in the United States representing the electronic life safety and security industry.
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Established in 1948, ESA is the largest trade association in the United States representing the electronic life safety and security industry. Member companies install, integrate and monitor intrusion and fire detection, video surveillance and electronic access control systems for commercial, residential, industrial and governmental clients. In cooperation with an alliance of chapter associations, ESA provides technical and management training, government advocacy and delivers information, advice, tools, and services that members use to grow their businesses and prosper.  Together, ESA member companies employ more than 500,000 industry professionals and serve more than 34 million residential and commercial clients.

Press Releases

ESA has honored LOUD Security’s John Loud and industry veteran Mike Keegan with its highest awards for lifetime achievement and distinguished volunteer service, respectively.
June 5, 2025
The new apprenticeship program launched by ESA and NJELSA provides aspiring security and life safety professionals in New Jersey with hands-on training, industry-specific education...
May 12, 2025
ESX 2025 will be held June 16-19 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Cobb County, Atlanta, GA.
Dec. 6, 2024
Michael Bonner will lead the workshop, entitled Battling Burn Out: How the Best Leaders Inspire, Support and Motivate Teams.
Nov. 19, 2024
This event, hosted by ESA CEO Merlin Guilbeau and Chairman Kevin Stone, will offer valuable updates on ESA’s initiatives, advocacy efforts, and industry insights.
Nov. 14, 2024
ESA’s Leadership Identification & Nomination Committee (LINC) invites Integrator and Associate Members to submit nominations by February 15.
Jan. 30, 2024
National Security Technician Day was promoted and established in 2022 by the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST), along with ESA and SIA.
Jan. 25, 2024
Barnes succeeds Kevin Stone, who assumes the role of Chairman Elect from 2023-2024.
Jan. 12, 2024
Inaugural award will be announced by SIA and ESA at ISC East
July 21, 2023
Braunger will lead efforts to effect legislative influence and change for the electronic security and life safety industry in the upcoming years
Jan. 4, 2023

Blogs

High level business acumen sets the stage for 6th annual show
May 29, 2013
Interactive services and deserving awards
Feb. 28, 2013
Business today means vigilance at the political level
Oct. 17, 2012
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) alerted the security industry of a court case occurring right now in Massachusetts that could be a watershed case for the industry. The...
Sept. 7, 2012
ESA bestowed its highest honors during ESX -- Weinstock and Jackson awards
June 27, 2012

News

The Electronic Security Association says the new advisory council will help guide the strategic direction of its Industry Research Center and support development of the upcoming...
July 9, 2026
ESA's new initiative developed with Beacon Economics will introduce an Industry Performance Index designed to measure the health and trajectory of the electronic security and ...
June 2, 2026
Barnes, founding partner of Barnes Associates, will be recognized during ESX 2026 for more than four decades of leadership and service to the electronic security industry and ...
May 21, 2026
Virtual Pass to enable access to the Summit’s content from Oct. 11-31
Sept. 28, 2021
Melissa Brinkman, Jeremy Bates and Jason Lutz elected
July 26, 2021
Organizers announce Innovation Award product winners; 2022 in-person event in Ft. Worth
June 29, 2021
Longtime security business owner named Weinstock Person of the Year
Oct. 1, 2020
GM of Wash.-based Security Solutions NW succeeds Chris Mosley
July 23, 2020
Digital-only event set for Sept. 29 through Oct. 1
July 23, 2020
ADT, Alarm.com, ESA, SIA, Vector Security and others have partnered to develop guiding principles for consumer privacy
Feb. 24, 2020

Articles

Coming off a long-awaited victory against false alarm fines in Georgia, the renowned security business owner looks ahead to two years at the helm of the Electronic Security Association...
Nov. 8, 2022
As the AT&T deadline looms in February, do not depend on the FCC to give you an extension
Jan. 14, 2022
Integrators must embrace a fundamental change in talent acquisition and retention
March 11, 2021
New Electronic Security Association president faced unprecedented challenges in first six months
Feb. 12, 2021
Despite a declining number of complaints, industry vows to maintain pressure on fraudsters
May 22, 2018
Photo: Ron Sachs/CNP/Zuma Press/TNS
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai.
Forget streaming video, the biggest effect for this industry concerns direct competition with ISPs
Dec. 15, 2017
The security industry is making great hires among military veterans
Nov. 10, 2015
Security dealers may see do-it-yourself solutions as a threat, but the potential is there to turn it into an opportunity
May 18, 2015
Exclusive 1-on-1 on the industry, his company and the future of the Electronic Security Association
Oct. 9, 2014
New emphasis on company growth, business intelligence
Dec. 2, 2013

Contacts

Merlin Guilbeau

Executive Director

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Day is dedicated to recognizing the valuable work that security technicians do to secure our nation
Dec. 15, 2022
Kocher, president of Force Security Solutions, will join the expert group of security and life safety professionals in guiding FAST’s efforts to promote careers in the physical...
Aug. 22, 2022
Join a community for those charged with the strategic and financial leadership of security integration and monitoring companies
Aug. 22, 2022
Renown coach and sports psychologist to present on the ESX Main Stage on June 15th
April 19, 2022
Stone is the Chief Operating Officer of Doyle Security Systems in Rochester, NY
March 9, 2022
ISC West event will support initiatives to grow the workforce in the electronic security industry
Jan. 25, 2022
Members will be able to list jobs for free through August 2022 to help the security industry recover from the business impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
Aug. 30, 2021
Keynoters to lend leadership expertise in winning the talent war, growing grit and maximizing potential
Aug. 26, 2021
ASIS, ESA, TMA, PSA, and SIA share comprehensive list of cybersecurity resources to help strengthen industry practices
March 17, 2021
Company increases its commitment to the Electronic Security Association
Feb. 9, 2021
Strategic partners invest in the association to support initiatives that significantly impact members’ businesses and the industry
Dec. 10, 2020
Courses are available now and will help students maintain certifications and licenses
Nov. 24, 2020