Philadelphia, PA . . . November,  2021

NextGen Security, LLC, an integrated physical and electronic security provider serving key vertical markets nationwide, is proud to announce System Support Manager, Michael Becker, has earned the Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification (SICC). SICC is the industry’s only credential focused specifically on cybersecurity for physical security systems. The SICC designation validates that certified individuals possess the skills required to support technical security installations according to industry best practices for electronic security and cybersecurity.

According to the Security Industry Association, the SICC Certification has been developed for integrators, manufacturers, consultants and other related industry professionals who are responsible for technically supporting the installation, networking, configuration and/or specification of electronic security/low-voltage technology devices. The certification is designed to ensure that these professionals have hands-on experience working with industrial controls, safeguarding assets and processes and possess a deep understanding of physical security and cybersecurity convergence. The program is designed to assess and validate the core competencies these individuals must possess to effectively perform jobs involving critical aspects of cybersecurity.

“We at NextGen are very proud of Michael for earning this prestigious Security Industry Cybersecurity Certification,” says Ryan Loughin, President, NextGen Security. “This achievement is reflective of NextGen’s overall commitment to meeting and exceeding the requirements of cyber-based security protocols. NextGen’s is continuing in this initiative to get more of our operational and design team employees certified.”

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