FEBRUARY 2009
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ASIS in the News
February 4, 2009: ASIS Foundation Announces Winners of the 2008 Student Writing Competition
January 29, 2009: ASIS International Signs Agreement with the Open Security Exchange
January 22, 2009: ASIS Foundation Releases CRISP Report on Security for Tall Buildings
January 14, 2009: ASIS International Presents International Security Conferences
Membership
If you haven’t renewed, there’s still time to ensure that your member benefits continue uninterrupted—if you renew by February 27! After this date, benefits will cease, including access to the online Membership Directory.
ASIS 2009 Reach Out! Member-Get-a-Member program is underway, so start recruiting! You’ll not only strengthen the Society, but you could be on your way to winning a valuable award.
ASIS Seminar
ASIS International 55th Annual Seminar and Exhibits
September 21-24, 2009 • Anaheim, CaliforniaSecurity Never Sleeps…ASIS Solutions Can Help You Rest Easy
Register early and save! Reserve your housing soon to ensure your choice of hotels.
Call for Presentations
Don't miss this opportunity to share your expertise and gain valuable recognition at security's leading annual event. Submit your proposal(s) online today.
Deadline Extended to February 11, 2009
Standards and Guidelines
ASIS Chief Security Officer (CSO) Organizational American National Standard
Development Underway of ASIS Business Continuity Management American National Standard
Efforts toward developing a new ANSI standard for business continuity management moved into high gear during a January 15-16 meeting, organized by ASIS and the British Standards Institution (BSI).
ASIS Submits Comments on Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Program
Read ASIS' comments (pdf) submitted to FEMA regarding the DHS Voluntary Private Sector Accreditation and Certification Preparedness Program.
Interested in becoming a certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor?
ASIS International will offer several ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Certification Courses in the coming year. To ensure these programs meet your needs, please respond to this four question survey.
Professional Development Programs
Classroom Programs
Crisis Management: Introduction to the Response Plan and Advanced Topics
February 9-12, 2009
Redondo Beach, CAPhysical Security: Introductory Applications & Technology
February 23-27, 2009
Alexandria, VA
Deadline for special hotel rate is TODAY.Assets Protection Course I: Concepts and Methods
March 16-19, 2009
New Orleans, LA
Deadline for special hotel rate is February 20, 2009.Corporate Investigations
March 30-31, 2009
Alexandria, VAManaging Your Physical Security Program
April 6-8, 2009
Charleston, SCAssets Protection Course II: Practical Applications
May 4-7, 2009
San Francisco, CAWebinars
With every paid download, you’ll have the opportunity to view the program two additional times within 30 days following the event—at absolutely no additional cost. For details, click here.
Cracking the Personality Code: Hire Right the First Time
February 25, 2009
Noon EasternWorkplace Violence—What Do I Do?
Sponsored by the ASIS Commercial Real Estate Council
March 18, 2009
Noon EasternGetting the Boss to Listen to You
April 15, 2009
Noon EasterneLearning
Learn at your own pace, place, and time—24/7 access. This month highlighting:
Digital Video and Networking
Ten hours of Web-based training covering the latest digital technology used in CCTV. Plus, downloadable course notes and online testing.Additional eLearning opportunities
Foundation News
From the Ground Up: Security for Tall Buildings (pdf) examines security threats, vulnerabilities, and the current responses used to secure tall commercial and residential buildings.
Don't let tough economic times keep you from achieving your professional goals
Apply today (pdf) for a 2009 Walsh Award, which pays tuition, travel, and hotel costs for a member to attend the March 16-19, APC I class in New Orleans. Deadline: February 6, 2009
Certification
Distinguish Yourself in an Uncertain Job Market
Now is the time to earn your ASIS board certification. The CPP, PCI, and PSP credentials validate your knowledge and experience, while communicating credibility. Apply now!
CPP, PCI, and PSP Classroom Reviews
Test your knowledge before taking your certification exam. Register for a CPP, PCI, or PSP Classroom Review and readily identify the subject areas that may require additional study.
CPP Classroom Review
February 6-7, 2009
Alexandria, VACPP, PCI, and PSP Classroom Reviews
April 3-4, 2009
Dallas, TX
This self-guided program is available online, or on CD. The PCI Online Review joins a suite of exam preparation products from ASIS, including the CPP and PSP programs.
ASIS Bookstore—Look What's New!
Book of the Month:
Securing Intellectual Property: Protecting Trade Secrets and Other Information Assets
New at the Bookstore:
Practical Aviation Security: Predicting and Preventing Future Threats
Intelligent Network Video: Understanding Modern Video Surveillance Systems
From the Ground Up: Security for Tall Buildings
Security Management
This month's cover story: Robbers Can't Bank on Lax Security
Banks in Mexico have spent over $200 million to upgrade security since 2003. Find out how improvements in CCTV coverage, increased training, and other measures have helped to reduce robberies.
Security Management introduces free monthly audio highlights (Podcasts) hosted by Assistant Editor Laura Spadanuta. The audio can be downloaded directly from the Web site, or you can subscribe through iTunes and get the monthly updates automatically.
ASIS International Conferences
ASIS International 8th European Security Conference:
Taking Security Management to the Next LevelApril 26-29, 2009
Montreux, Switzerland
Registration now open!ASIS Certified ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Training Scheduled for April
Learn to assess security and supply chain risks, maintain and improve security management systems, and conduct security management system audits at the ASIS ISO 28000 Lead Auditor Certification Course, April 24-30, 2009, at the European Conference in Montreux, Switzerland.
Call for Presentations
ASIS International 1st Middle East Security ConferenceDecember 6-8, 2009
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Submissions Due: April 3, 2009
Information Resources Center
2008 Annual Seminar Sessions have been added to the IRC database.
Partnerships
RIMS 2009 Annual Conference & Exhibition, taking place April 19-23 in Orlando, will provide you with the tools necessary to strengthen your risk program and prepare your organization for any situation. Click here to view the complete program.
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