We're So Glad You're Here!

Welcome to ASIS International’s CSO Center, the leading membership forum for C-suite security management executives around the world. As a member, you’re not only aligned with leaders of premier organizations around the world, but the largest and most prominent security association globally. ASIS is your industry partner, committed to advancing the profession through communities of knowledge, high-level networking opportunities, and respected security certifications and education.

Update Your Member Profile and Tell Us About Yourself

Log into the CSO Connects Community to update and customize your profile with current information, so like-minded peers can easily find and connect with you, update your community email preferences to ensure you receive the information you need, and add a photo to personalize your profile so members can put a face to your name. Don’t forget to also make sure your overall ASIS Communication Preferences are up to date–you don’t want to miss any newsletters, updates or exciting news! You’ll also be able to review the current CSO Center Member Directory. Bookmark this page for easy access to the resources and discussion forums within the community.

Connect with Executive Security Officers Around the World

ASIS’s membership is highly engaged—and connecting as we speak. Ready to see what your colleagues are saying? Log on to ASIS Connects, your exclusive 24/7 connection to the CSO community, to ask questions, share stories, contribute knowledge, grow your network, and collaborate on the leadership challenges you face. If you want to get more granular and delve into a specific aspect of security our Subject Area Communities can provide an additional resource to gain industry insight. Join us for an open, secure chat to connect with fellow leaders, learn the challenges they're facing, and collaborate on solutions. The CSO Center also offers CSO Huddles—twice monthly virtual C-suite chat to connect with fellow leaders, learn the challenges they’re facing, and collaborate on solutions. Join the CSO Center LinkedIn group to help advance our collective knowledge and strengthen our networks.

CSO Center Presents: Secure Horizons

Start your GSX experience early with a live pre-conference program presented exclusively for CSO Center members. Secure Horizons: An Immersive Experience for Senior Security Executives offers high-level content, experiential learning, and in-depth conversations on issues that are top of mind for today’s security leaders.

The two-day experience will encourage insights, skills, and networking to elevate the status of security professionals in the C-suite and beyond.

Learn more | View the 2024 Executive Summary

Upcoming Events

Member Open Houses

Join CSO Board members, ASIS staff, and fellow CSO members during one of our quarterly CSO Center Member Open Houses—your opportunity ask any burning CSO Center questions, learn how to access your resources, or meet a fellow CSO Center member!

Tuesday, 25 February 2025
11:00 am ET / 8am PT / 5pm CET
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Events

The Future CSO: Developing the Skillset Needed Tomorrow, Today.
DATE: Thursday, 20 March
TIME: 11:00 am ET
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This event is complementary and exclusive to CSO Center Members.

Secure Horizons: An Immersive Experience for Senior Security Executives
DATE: Sat - Sun, 27-28 September
LOCATION: New Orleans, LA (prior to GSX)
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ASIS Members save 25% on GSX All Access Passes.

Executive Education Programs

Strengthen your managerial knowledge and obtain tools you can implement immediately to establish a larger role in driving organizational success, all while building high-level connections in an intimate setting.

The Wharton School in Philadelphia*
28 April -2 May 2025 | Philadelphia, PA

IE Business School in Madrid*
23 June 2025 | Madrid, Spain

Apply for the ASIS Foundation Executive Scholarship-IE Business School by 12 March 2025!

*ASIS members receive discounted tuition as a benefit of membership.

Your CSO Center Membership Offers So Much

Your CSO Center membership unlocks a world of professional development opportunities that support your career journey and mission as a leader, from free CSO Center virtual programs, including the Secure Horizons: An Immersive Experience for Senior Security Executives to a vast array of ASIS programming including global events, certification prep, continuing education, and certificate courses that match your needs. And, don’t forget to check out the CSO Center Resource Library and Benchmark Reports.

CSO Huddle

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Join this twice monthly virtual C-suite chat to connect with fellow leaders, learn the challenges they’re facing, and collaborate on solutions.

Blog: Security Insights

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Stay informed with the CSO Center Security Insights: your monthly source for the latest in security trends and topics from security experts.

Development Pyramid

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Reach your career pinnacle by ascending to the top of the CSO Development Pyramid.

Benchmarking

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Take advantage of on-demand benchmarking across the CSO Center membership to gain expert input and advice.

CSO Center Resource Library

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Find exclusive senior-level leadership resources valuable to CSO Center members.

Communication App

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Join an exclusive members-only CSO Center discussion group on the communication app Telegram. 

Exclusive Virtual Programs

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Participate in virtual programs designed specifically and exclusively for CSO members.

CSO Center LinkedIn Group

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Join our LinkedIn group to connect with peers and stay updated on the latest events!

Security Management Magazine

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Stay well-informed by reading the latest articles from ASIS’s award-winning magazine. Sign up for daily or weekly Security Management newsletters through your communications preferences in your ASIS account

Career HQ

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Looking to take the next steps in your career? Take charge of your career and visit Career HQ to explore the latest security opportunities and exclusive resources to help you advance. 

ASIS Board Certifications

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Advance your career and elevate your earning potential by acquiring one of ASIS’s prestigious board certifications.

APP, CPP, PCI, PSP

Standards & Guidelines

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Keep current on security’s best practices with free, unlimited access to all ASIS Standards & Guidelines in E-Book form. Check out the ASIS Store for publications covering all aspects of security management and enjoy member discounts.

CSO Center Benefits Tutorial

Have questions about accessing all your CSO Center member benefits? Check out this quick tutorial!

 

2024 CSO Center Board

CHAIR
Anders Noyes, CPP | Honolulu Museum of Art

VICE CHAIR
Mark J. Landry, CPP | AMAROK

PAST CHAIR
Lisa Oliveri, CPP, PCI | National Democratic Institute

DIRECTORS
Michel de Jong, CPP | COFRA Holding
Avril Eklund, CPP | GitHub
RC Miles, CPP | AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Scott T. Fischer, CPP, PCI, PSP | James Hardie Industries
Adam C. Smith, CPP | UCHealth
Frazier R. Thompson IV, CPP | International Paper
Keith Waddell, CPP | Jacobs
Lisa M. Zarzycki | Daimler Truck North America

Learn more about the CSO Center Board

Your CSO Center Concierge

We’re here to support and guide you every step of the way. If you ever have a question regarding the CSO Center, please reach out to [email protected].