1. Risk and Vulnerability
Assessments
Lighting Surveys
CPTED
Physical Security
Assessments
Policy and Procedure
Review
Incident Command Review
1 of 7 PSP’s in the
State of Indiana
2. What is a Board Certified PSP?
The Physical Security Professional designation is a specialty certification
awarded to security practitioners who have demonstrated in-depth
knowledge and experience in threat assessment and risk analysis; integrated
physical security systems; and the appropriate identification, implementation,
and ongoing evaluation of security measures.
The PSP credential allows practitioners to demonstrate expertise in
conducting physical security surveys to identify vulnerabilities and performing
cost analysis for the selection of integrated physical security measures. The
PSP officially recognizes specialized knowledge in systems design,
procurement, final acceptance testing, and implementation procedures.
Editor's Notes
One must be approved to sit the exam, a work history/experience coupled with a minimum five years in the field is required in order to sit the exam. Once approved, a candidate has two years to schedule and pass the exam. The exam is a weighted test taken at a Prometric testing center where the results are provided after submitting your final questions or the time limit expires.The test is 2 ½ hours for the certification which provides testing in three domainsPhysical Security AssessmentsApplication, Design and Integration of Physical Security SystemsImplementation of Physical Security MeasuresThis designation requires continuing professional education hours every three years to re-qualify.There are approximately 964 PSP’s worldwide.PSP – Physical Security ProfessionalASIS International Board Certified Physical Security Professional 1 of 8 in the State of Indiana (Kimball Limited, NiSource, Old National, Marathon and ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor.