ASIS News: The New Investigations Standard, GSX Translations, and More
Introducing: The Revised Investigations Standard
Investigations are a crucial component of an effective security program in an increasingly complex business environment. The newly updated ASIS International Investigations Standard delivers a solid foundation for security practitioners in all sectors of the industry, outlining the principles, processes, and best practices needed for robust and compliant investigations.
The revised standard contains valuable information and helpful tips to manage an investigations program including:
- Understanding the context and environment of the organization
- Stakeholders and key players, plus their roles and responsibilities
- Investigative impacts and outcomes
- Establishing objectives, scope, and methodology
- Mechanics of conducting an investigation
- Handling and using information in investigations
- Performing individual investigations
- Building an investigative process to minimize pitfalls and identify opportunities to improve
As always, the standard eBook is free for ASIS members. Members will also receive a 50 percent discount on a softcover copy of the standard.
GSX: Now in More Languages
All new in 2025, select GSX education sessions will feature real-time translation through Wordly. Attendees from around the globe can now get the same high-quality GSX content in their preferred languages using nothing more than a personal mobile device and headphones.
Translation will be offered via AI-generated captions and audio translations in more than 60 languages including Arabic, Chinese, and Spanish.
Learn more about this opportunity here, and don’t forget to register for GSX!
Get Fit and Give Back
Join the 2025 ASIS Foundation Virtual Fitness Challenge to get fit while raising funds for the ASIS Foundation. Join a team, start your own, or compete as an individual to see who can run, walk, bike, or swim the farthest before 25 August.
All donations raised by the Fitness Challenge will go towards the Foundation’s mission to serve the security industry through scholarship and research. The Foundation gives out more than 100 grants and scholarships each year to support continuing growth and education for security professionals across the globe. Additionally, the Foundation supports industry research on contemporary threats, best practices, and regulations.
Join the Fitness Challenge today!
Strategic Approaches to Security in Complex Africa
On 22-23 July, security professionals from across the continent and world will gather in Lagos, Nigeria to collaborate, share insights, and craft strategies for the unique challenges for security in Africa.
SASCON will feature more than 15 industry expert speakers and 30+ exhibitors showcasing the latest security technologies and services. Don’t miss this opportunity to be on the cutting edge of African security—register now.
That’s a Wrap! The Third Security LeadHER Concludes
The third annual Security LeadHER conference closed earlier this month in Detroit, Michigan. The event gathered 450 security professionals from eight different countries for a day-and-a-half of education and networking designed to advance, empower, and connect women in security.
Session topics included transformational leadership, adaptability, best practices for team management, AI in the security industry, architecting a purpose-driven life and career, beating burnout, empowering next-generation leaders, “superpowers” of women in security, and more. Additionally, attendees enjoyed motivating keynote presentations from Pamela Barnum, communications expert; Shayla Atkins, DE&I strategist, speaker, and leadership expert; and Erin Stafford, keynote speaker and author. The event also featured a variety of networking opportunities throughout the day and a lively evening reception overlooking the waterfront, where attendees could build connections with peers and industry leaders.
ASIS International and the Security Industry Association are excited to announce two more editions of Security LeadHER; the 2026 conference will be 15-16 June in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and the fifth conference will be 14-15 June 2027, in Austin, Texas. Keep an eye on https://securityleadher.org/ for all the latest updates.
Emily Callahan is a communications specialist for ASIS International. Connect with her on LinkedIn here.
