The document defines what a Board Certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) is, stating that it is a specialty certification awarded to security practitioners who have demonstrated in-depth knowledge and experience in threat assessment, risk analysis, and the implementation and evaluation of physical security measures. The PSP credential allows practitioners to demonstrate expertise in conducting physical security surveys to identify vulnerabilities and perform cost analysis to select integrated security solutions. It recognizes specialized knowledge in systems design, procurement, testing, and implementation procedures.

1. 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.

2. Do You Ever Feel Like Security Is
Like Finding The Proverbial…

3. Perception
Prison – Or – Castle
Perspective: Prison Vs. Castle
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4. The 360˚ View – What Is 2B Protected?
 Regulatory
 Can it be attacked: Requirements
 From the front  Corporate
 From the rear  Local
 State
 From the flanks  Federal
 From above  Adjacent Risks
 From underneath  Petrochemical
 Via Brand  Penal
 Brand defamation  Hazardous storage
 Environmentally  Rail yards
 Flood(s), Tornado(s), etc.,
 Container yards
 Severe Weather
 Interstate or major
roadways, railways, etc.,
 Through utilities  Via infrastructure
 Power, water, gas, etc.,
 IT/IS
 Transportation  Hactivists
 Social media
 Virus

5. Design to the Environment
 Nature of Premise
 Understand the hours of operation
 Who their Customer’s are
 What is of value
 What is necessary to operate the business
 Crime Demographics
 Crime statistics, Crime Index, Sexual Predators
 Area vs. State vs. National Averages
 Census and Demographic Information, Culture
 Socio-economics, Behavior, Spouse and Non-Custodial Parent Issues
 Location
 Environmental impact – Severe weather
 Road infrastructure
 Rural, suburban, city or inner-city

6. Foreseeability
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Information from – Implementing Physical Protection Systems:
A Practical Guide by David G. Patterson, CPP, PSP

8. Concentric zones of protection…
 Delimiting Zone –
Delimiting Zone From bus pickup in
community to the edge of
the property line
Controlled Area
 Controlled Area –
Limited Edge of property to the
exterior of facility
 Limited – Exterior of
Exclusive facility leading into
corridors and elevators
 Exclusive – Classroom,
Administrative Areas,
Business Office, Record
Retention Area, Network
room, Cash Handling
Locations, High Value
Assets, etc.,…

9. Earth – Weather - Illness

11. Design Is A Process…
Information from – The Design and Evaluation of Physical Protection Systems 2 nd Edition:
Mary Lynn Garcia

12. Landscaping and Entry Points
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13. Access Control and/or Intrusion
Detection
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14. Credential
Technology

15. Closed Circuit Television

16. Pixels Per Foot (vertical)
80/ft Identification
60/ft Recognition
30/ft Detection
9’ Mounting Height
45’ Center FOV
45.89’ Relevant Distance
A = Mounting Height
B = Center FOV
C = Relevant Distance

17. Field of View

18. PTZ
Camera Tours

19. Ligh ting

20. Tailoring A System To Fit Your Goals,
Environment and Budget
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