ASIS International, founded in 1955, is the world's leading association for security management practitioners with over 38,000 members and 234 chapters. It offers unrivaled networking opportunities, professional development, and industry certification programs to enhance the skills and recognition of security professionals. The organization focuses on promoting excellence in security management through standards, guidelines, and advocacy efforts.

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ASIS International
The world’s leading association for security management practitioners

2. WHO WE ARE
• The leading professional association for security
management practitioners, with more than 38,000
members worldwide
• Founded in 1955
• Vision: Be the recognized leader advancing security
worldwide.
• Mission: Promote excellence and leadership in the
security management profession.

3. CURRENT STATUS
• Members: 38,000+, 28% non-U.S.
• Chapters: 234
– U.S. 140
– Non-U.S. 94
• Councils: 29 (In addition to two Working Groups)
• Commission on Standards and Guidelines

4. CURRENT STATUS (CONT’D)
• Board of Directors: 13 members
• 2014 President: Richard E. Widup, Jr., CPP
• 2014 President-elect: Dave N. Tyson, CPP
• Chief Executive Officer: Michael J. Stack
• Headquarters staff: 82 full-time positions

5. BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
• Unrivaled networking (face-to-face and virtual); 24/7
access to member directory
• Information and research to keep pace with evolving
techniques, tools, and technology.
• Opportunities to build leadership skills and a reputation as
a competent security management professional
• Professional development to stay up-to-date on the latest
best practices and technology trends
• Industry standards to ensure the highest quality programs
and plans

6. UNRIVALED NETWORKING
• Online member directory: connect with more than 38,000
colleagues throughout the world
• Local chapters: your means to stay informed about local and
regional issues
• Councils: build your network by serving on one of 29 standing
councils and two working groups that focus on specific
interest areas
• Annual Seminar and Exhibits: epicenter for the latest trends,
education, innovative security solutions, and networking.
About 20,000 practitioners gather each year for this event
• ASIS International LinkedIn Group: 65,000+ members
connect with peers, share best practices, 24/7

7. UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION
• www.asisonline.org: your source for upcoming ASIS
programs and events, late-breaking news, and standards
developments
• Security Management: ASIS’ monthly award-winning
magazine, delivered free to members
• Security Management Daily and Weekly: the top security-
related headlines delivered directly to your inbox
• ASIS Dynamics: bimonthly e-newsletter focused on member
news, chapters, and ASIS events

8. UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION (CONT'D)
• O.P. Norton Information Resources Center (IRC):
reference desk available to answer members’ questions
• ASIS Career Center: industry's best source for security
management positions, Job Seekers—post resumes,
search jobs worldwide, resume/career coaching, ‘Ask the
Expert’ career advice; Employers—post jobs, reach
thousands of highly qualified applicants
• ASIS Store: more than 350 peer-reviewed security
industry publications and your source for ASIS
merchandise

9. BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND A
REPUTATION
• Certification: Visible acknowledgement of your
demonstrated mastery of core security principles and
skills. Milestone accomplishment that will help you reach
your career goals.
• Chapter participation: Get involved by lending your
expertise and time to chapter efforts, such as educational
programs, certification, leadership development, and
community action
• Call for presentations: Share your expertise by presenting
at the Annual Seminar or conferences around the globe

10. ASIS BOARD CERTIFICATION
• Three credentials
– Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
– Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)
– Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• Provides evidence of substantial, relevant experience, as
well as demonstrated and tested competence
• Security professionals in 85 countries proudly maintain
their ASIS board certifications.

11. SIGNIFICANCE OF CERTIFICATION
For individuals:
• Elevate your professional stature and peer recognition
• Gain a competitive edge in job placement or advancement
within your organization
• Realize deep personal satisfaction and professional
achievement
• Broaden your knowledge base
• Keep updated on best practices
• Achieve global recognition as a highly motivated expert in
your field

12. SIGNIFICANCE OF CERTIFICATION
For employers:
• Competence and credibility
• Validated knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Commitment and self-motivation
• Increased value and demonstrated expertise
• High professional and ethical standards

13. CPP DESIGNATION
• Established in 1977
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and management
skills in eight key areas of security
• Designates board certification in security management
• Accepted as the highest recognition accorded a
security professional

14. CPP DESIGNATION
• Requirements:
– Work experience: Nine years of security work experience,
with at least three years in responsible charge of a security
function
OR
– Work experience: Seven years of security work experience,
with at least three years in responsible charge of a security
function
– Education: An earned bachelor’s degree or higher from an
accredited institution of higher education

15. PCI DESIGNATION
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and experience in case
management, evidence collection, and preparation of
reports and testimony to substantiate findings
• Requirements:
– Work experience: five years of investigations
experience, including at least two years in case
management
– Education: An earned high school diploma or GED
equivalent

16. PSP DESIGNATION
• Demonstrates knowledge and experience in threat assessment
and risk analysis; integrated physical security systems; and the
appropriate identification, implementation, and ongoing
evaluation of security measures
• Requirements:
– Work experience: four years of progressive experience in
the physical security field
– Education: earned bachelor’s degree or higher from an
accredited institution of higher learning
OR
– Work experience: six years of progressive experience in the
physical security field
– Education: high school diploma, GED equivalent, or
associate’s degree

17. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AND EDUCATION
• ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits: delivers high-
caliber education, access to the most innovative products
and services, and the best networking in the industry
• Global conferences: three days of education, networking,
and exhibits highlighting regional and global challenges
• Classroom programs: offerings cover the breadth and
depth of security-related issues; all experience levels

18. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AND EDUCATION
• Webinars: the best educational value that you’ll find. 60
or 90 minutes of interactive learning. Great for team
building. Yearly subscription available. Recordings may
be purchased for 24/7 access.
• e-Learning: 24/7 web-based instruction at your
convenience. Includes all three certification review
programs.
• Executive education: partnerships with leading
universities to enhance business skills.
• On-site training: customized programs, scheduled at your
convenience, at location of your choice.

19. CSO ROUNDTABLE
• Exclusive forum for the most senior security professionals
from the world’s largest and most influential organizations
• Primary objectives:
– Create opportunities for senior security practitioners
to network and share information
– Develop and advance executive leadership skills to
influence business decision making
– Deliver quality education and significant research to
advance security
– Mentor and develop succeeding generations of
security leaders

20. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Targeted to security management professionals aged 40 or
less, as well as those who are early in their security career, or
those that have a desire to support the development of young
professionals
• Objective:
 To develop and educate young security management
professionals
• Key offerings:
 Local and international networking
 Education (face-to-face and virtual)

21. • Standards and Guidelines Commission created in 2001
• ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organization
• Objectives:
– Advance security management and best practices
– Openness, balance, consensus, impartiality, and
transparency to ensure credibility and broad acceptance
• Granted ISO liaison status in 2007 and serves on committees
related to risk, resilience, and security management
• Recognized as a liaison body with CEN, the European
standards body
STANDARDS & GUIDELINES

22. In 2013, completed the Private Security Company or Private
Security Service Providers ("PSCs") series of ANSI standards
• Quality Assurance and Security Management for Private
Security Companies Operating in the Maritime
Environment—PSC.4
• Maturity Model for the Phased Implementation of a Quality
Assurance Management System for Private Security
Service Providers—PSC.3
• Conformity Assessment and Auditing Management Systems
for Quality of Private Security Company Operations—PSC.2
• Management System for Quality of Private Security
Company Operations—PSC.1
STANDARDS

23. • Designated Chair of ISO/PC 284 and ANSI US TAG
Administrator for the development of an ISO International
Standard for private security service providers.
• PSC Series of standards
• Provide auditable criteria for quality of private security service
provider services and operations in regions where rule of law has
been undermined due to conflicts or natural disaster
• Ensure consistency with human rights, legal obligations, and good
practices
• Demonstrate accountability
• Provide more cost-effective services
• Business and risk management principles support the business
objectives of any security service provider
• Required for contracting by governments and private sector
STANDARDS

24. ANSI/ASIS Risk, Resilience, and Security Standards—Published
• Organizational Resilience: Security Preparedness and
Continuity Management Systems - Requirements with
Guidance for Use
• Business Continuity Management Systems - Requirements
with Guidance for Use
• Security Management Standard: Physical Asset Protection
• Maturity Model for the Phased Implementation of the
Organizational Resilience Management System
STANDARDS

25. Additional ANSI/ASIS Standards—Published
• Chief Security Officer—An Organizational Model (2013)
• Workplace Violence Prevention & Intervention (2011)
STANDARDS

26. • Auditing Management Systems for Security, Preparedness, and
Continuity Management with Guidance for Application
• ASIS/RIMS Risk Assessment
• Investigations
• Supply Chain Risk Management Standard: A Compilation of
Best Practices
STANDARDS IN PROGRESS

27. ADVOCACY
• Monitor issues of importance, such as:
– Anti-piracy
– Chemical security
– Cyber security
– Guns in the workplace
– Employment background checks
– Reporting of suspicious activities
– Data breach legislation

28. ASIS FOUNDATION
• A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-
quality and contemporary research and education
opportunities that serve to enhance the security profession
• Research
 CRISP Reports (Connecting Research in Security to
Practice)
 Reports under development for 2014 release:
 Security Performance Metrics
 Security Talent Development Gap Analysis
 Education
 Scholarships and awards for individuals and ASIS
chapters

29. 2013 HIGHLIGHTS
• Annual Seminar and Exhibits drew more than 20,000
practitioners to Chicago, which marked a 5.5% increase
over 2012 attendance
• Colocation of the (ISC)2 Security Congress with ASIS
Seminar and Exhibits for the third consecutive year
• Global conference experienced strong growth: Middle East
attendance rose 22%, Asia-Pacific up 7.6%
• Groundbreaking study of U.S. security industry market
released (Updated version to be released Q2, 2014)

30. 2013 HIGHLIGHTS (CONT’D)
• First Security Industry Buyers Forum embraced by
practitioners and product/service providers
• ISO International Standard for Quality of Private Security
Company Operations using ANSI/ASIS PSC.1 Standard
• Final two PSC Series Standards released; Revision of ASIS
Chief Security Officer (CSO) Organizational American
National Standard released
• ASIS board certification applications up; PSP soars 44%
• New certificate programs introduced; Executive Protection
first to launch (three additional to be released in 2014)

31. 2013 HIGHLIGHTS (CONT’D)
• POA (Protection of Assets series) released for Kindle
• Four chapters added: Abu Dhabi, UAE; Budapest,
Hungary; La Plata, Argentina; and Shanghai, China
• More than 100 chapters now have a Young Professionals
liaison
• ASIS Foundation partnered with University of Phoenix to
conduct security talent development study
• ASIS Foundation invested nearly $500,000 in
professional education and research

32. • Actively pursue partnerships with security-focused
organizations
• Build on the MOU with (ISC)2 to include expanded education
offerings at global conferences, as well as colocating the (ISC)2
Security Congress with the 2014 ASIS Seminar and Exhibits
• Continue to collaborate with educational institutions,
government agencies, business community, and non-security
disciplines to establish joint or ASIS-sponsored standards
development, educational programs, and certifications
PARTNERSHIPS

33. UPCOMING GLOBAL CONFERENCES
• September 29-October 2, 2014
60th Annual Seminar and Exhibits
Atlanta, GA USA
• December 7-9, 2014
8th Asia-Pacific Security Forum and Exhibition
Singapore
• February 15-17, 2015
5th Middle East Security Conference & Exhibition
Dubai, UAE

34. 2014 GLOBAL CONFERENCES (CONT'D)
• April 1-3, 2015
13th European Security Conference and Exhibition
Frankfurt, Germany
• April 22-23, 2015
25th New York City Security Conference and Expo
New York, New York USA
• March 1-3, 2015

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