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DHS Adopts ASIS Organizational Resilience American National Standard
NEW Three-part Webinar Series
Building a Resilient Organization: Using the ANSI/ASIS Organizational Resilience Standard (a PS-Prep Designated Standard) to Improve Resilience and Preparedness
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CSO Roundtable Summit 2010
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Standards and Guidelines
Download or learn more about our published standards and guidelines, or review our standards and guidelines in progress.
New! 2010 Edition of the ASIS Private Security Officer Selection and Training Guideline
Updated Guideline recommends minimum selection and training qualifications to improve the performance of private security officers and the quality of security services. Obtain a copy.
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Society News

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Read Dynamics full coverage of the ASIS 55th Annual Seminar and Exhibits.
 

Read the ASIS 2009 Annual Report.


Resources for the Security Professional
Attempted terrorist attacks over the past year show that the threats posed by concealed explosives remain as dynamic as ever. Researchers continue to explore technology that could improve our ability to detect such threats before it's too late.
By Joseph Straw
ASIS International
192 pp., 2009, Softcover
$35 Member
$39 Nonmember
O.P. Norton Information Resources Center
For over 25 years, the IRC has been assisting ASIS members with their security-related questions. The Information/Reference Desk is available by phone during business hours; email and IRC Online are available 24/7.
Guidelines and Courses

On September 13, 2007, the US Dept of Homeland Security released the National Preparedness Guidelines and Target Capabilities List. The guidelines can be downloaded here (pdf).

Important: The US Dept of Homeland Security has asked ASIS to notify its members regarding the Federal Government Guide to Pandemic Planning (pdf) for businesses and other organizations.

Other ASIS Websites
CSO Roundtable
The CSO Roundtable provides a dedicated forum for the most senior security professionals from the largest and most influential organizations in the world.
Security Industry Buyers Guide
The Security Industry Buyer's Guide is the Security Professional's Source for Products and Services.
Security Management Online
Security Management is the award-winning publication of ASIS International.
Protection of Assets Manual
The POA Manual is a comprehensive resource covering all aspects of security including access control, training, employee awareness, internal and external theft and fraud, security and civil law, investigations, ethics, alcohol and drug abuse and more.
Advisories
Threat Level: (general)
elevated threat level
Threat Level:
high threat level
(for all commercial aviation operating in the U.S., including international flights)