Security Coalition for Equitable Advancement (SCEA)
Introducing the Security Coalition for Equitable Advancement (SCEA)
To unify our industry behind a common vision, we are introducing the Security Coalition for Equitable Advancement (SCEA), which will help us identify new, innovative, and diverse approaches for protecting our people and most valuable assets from new forms of attack. This coalition will serve as a guidepost helping prioritize diversity in thought to guarantee our defense strategies are as strong, creative, and comprehensive as those who seek to attack us.
OUR MISSION
The Security Coalition for Equitable Advancement (SCEA) accelerates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) across the security industry, fostering an environment where every individual can participate equitably.
OUR VISION
To cultivate a diverse security workforce at all levels.
Participating Organizations
ASIS International
Domestic Security Alliance Council (DSAC), Department of Homeland Security and FBI
Girl Security
International Organization of Black Security Professionals
International Security Management Association (ISMA)
Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), U.S. Department of State
SCEA’s Four Main Objectives
To build
a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce, reflective of the world we live in, across all echelons of the public and private security industry.
To capitalize
on the opportunity that diverse thinking creates, thereby ensuring the most comprehensive and sophisticated protection against evolving and diverse threat agents.
To consistently communicate
this DEI vision to key participants and decision makers across the security industry, encouraging accelerated progress, actionable programming, and measurable outcomes.
To create
a cohesive approach to how we accelerate DEI progress in the security industry, effectively unifying industry leaders and professionals behind the cause.
SCEA’s Pillars for Progress
To drive progress that is both meaningful and measurable we will build strategies and programs around four key pillars.
1. Hiring and Recruitment
Partner with university “ERG”/Specialty groups, and associations for career fair/focused events
Coordinate DEI-focused internship, mentorship, and fellowship programs for attracting and retaining candidates
2. Education and Training
Create a repository for sharing lessons learned/best practices and marketing/outreach content
Explore coordinated education/scholarship programs for attracting talented candidates
3. Marketing
Create a joint DEI marketing plan with shared content
Coordinate DEI-focused programs, events, and shared spaces at events (internal & external)
4. Data and Research
Conduct surveys and establish goals/metrics associated with DEI programs, recruitment, education, scholarships
Complete journey maps for respective organizations
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