PODCAST with Mircea Ciordas: Three Decades of Security Industry Development in Romania

In the latest episode, we speak with Mircea Ciordas, General Manager of AL.SE.RO Impex and President of the Romanian Security Industry Association (ARTS), about the transformation of Romania’s security industry over the past three decades. From an almost non-existent market in the early 1990s to today’s advanced systems monitoring hospitals, schools, museums, and public parking facilities, this development has been driven by technology integration, professional education, and the establishment of standards. A key role in this evolution has been played by the Romanian Security Industry Association (ARTS), founded in 2004. The association has laid the foundation for regulation, connected suppliers and end users, and ensured continuous professional training.

Today, ARTS organizes training programs, hosts events and provides guidance on implementing new technologies, including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. As Ciordas highlights, standardization and education have been crucial in professionalizing the industry. Integrated security solutions have become the norm – from fire detection and video surveillance to access control and alarm systems – all interconnected within networks that enable efficient monitoring and response. Ciordas emphasizes that while modern systems bring greater efficiency, they also introduce new challenges, particularly in terms of cybersecurity and network protection. The story of Romania’s security industry demonstrates how vision, standards, and technological integration can shape a safer environment for citizens. Today, the sector is stable, innovative, and ready to meet future challenges.