In keeping with our business continuity planning, for the health and safety of ASIS staff during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, all Headquarters and Brussels-based staff will be performing their roles remotely through 1 May at the minimum. We will maintain our normal operating hours (Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET) as we remain committed to serving our global community of security professionals. ASIS Headquarters in Alexandria, VA, USA will be closed during this time.
As always, please contact ASIS Member Services at asis@asisonline.org or +1.703.519.6200, or anyone on the ASIS staff, if you require assistance. Thank you for your patience and stay healthy.
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has had a major impact on the security and business continuity of organizations around the globe. In light of the outbreak, ASIS has curated useful resources for security professionals.
The pandemic has increased demand for security among many, and officers are being challenged with new duties and tasks.
The ASIS Foundation offers security scholarships to help individuals gain certification and higher education to assist in achieving their career goals. Also available, the Public-Private Partnership Excellence Grant in honor of Matthew Simeone recognizes an active P3 program that makes communities safer.
In support of our members who are facing personal and professional challenges related to COVID-19, the ASIS Foundation has extended the deadline to apply for Foundation scholarships and grants to 30 April 2020. Don’t miss out on these important opportunities.
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Certified Protection Professional (CPPⓇ)
The Certified Protection Professional (CPP) is considered the "gold standard" for security management professionals. This certification validates your knowledge in all areas of security management. Eligibility requirements include 7-9 years of security experience and 3 years in responsible charge of a security function.
Associate Protection Professional (APP)
The Associate Protection Professional (APP) designation provides the first "rung" on the security manager's career ladder. It is for those with 1-4 years of security management experience and measures the professional’s knowledge of security management fundamentals, business operations, risk management, and response management.
*The APP Certification was supported in part by a grant from the ASIS Foundation.
Professional Certified Investigator (PCIⓇ)
The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) certification provides demonstrable proof of an individual's knowledge and experience in case management, evidence collection, and preparation of reports and testimony to substantiate findings. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED equivalent and five years of investigations experience, with at least two years in case management.
Physical Security Professional (PSPⓇ)
The Physical Security Professional (PSP) demonstrates your knowledge in physical security assessments, application, design, and integration of physical security systems, and implementation of security measures. Eligibility requirements include a high school diploma, GED equivalent, or associate degree AND six years of progressive experience in the physical security field OR a Bachelor's degree or higher AND four years of progressive experience in the physical security field.
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