2. NEW! ASSOCIATE PROTECTION
PROFESSIONAL (APP)
• Board certification in the fundamentals of security
management
• First rung on your security management career
ladder
• Demonstrates knowledge in Security
Fundamentals, Business Operations, Risk
Management, and Response Management
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3. APP ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
• One year of experience with Master’s Degree
in Security Management (or int’l. equivalent).
• Two years with undergraduate degree in
Security Management (or int’l equivalent).
• Three years with any undergraduate degree
(or int’l equivalent).
• Four years with no degree.
4. H OW A P P F I T S W I T H OT H E R A S I S
C E RT I F I C AT I O N S
CPP With Degree No Degree
Current Experience Requirement 7 9
With APP 5 7
PSP
Current Experience Requirement 4 6
With APP 3 5
PCI
Current Experience Requirement 5 5
With APP 4 4
5. IN ADDITION…
• Other eligibility requirements for the CPP, PCI or PSP must still
need to be met (e.g., responsible charge or case management)
• The new designation expires if candidate obtains the CPP
(cannot hold both designations at the same time)
• CPPs not permitted to take the APP.
• PCI- and/or PSP-certified will be eligible to take the APP exam
(provided they meet the requirements of the individual
program)
6. BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO AT TAIN THE
NEW APP DESIGNATION
• ASIS beta tested the new APP exam in December
2018 through February 2019. Waiting results to set a
passing score
• The APP officially launches mid-2019
• Contact certification@asisonline.org or visit the
website to apply
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7. GET TING STARTED
Visit www.asisonline.org/certify for an
overview of the certification program
and application process including:
• Certification Handbook
• Self-Assessment Guide
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