ASIS International

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ASIS International (each letter pronounced separately), previously known as American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS) is an international organization for security professionals. Founded in 1955, it has more than 34,000 members in 204 chapters worldwide.

[edit] History

Founded in 1955 as the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), the organization officially changed its name in 2002 to ASIS International. This new name better reflected the growth and expansion of the society into the largest international organization for security professionals, covering a wide array of services and specialties within the security industry. ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals around the world by providing standardized certification, ongoing learning seminars and required RE-Certifications.

The Professional Certification Board (PCB) was established by ASIS to elevate the professional standing of the security profession and improve the practice of security through testing and certification of individuals meeting prescribed eligibility standards. All PCB members, including the President, are appointed by the President of ASIS. PCB members serve on the board for a maximum of three two-year terms. The president of the PCB serves a single one-year term.

[edit] Certification Programs

The Certified Protection Professional (CPP™) – indicates board certification in security management and is recognized worldwide as the highest recognition accorded a security practitioner.
Professional Certified Investigator (PCI™) - provides an objective measure of an individual's broad-based knowledge and competency in investigations.
Physical Security Professional (PSP™) - threat surveys, design integrated security systems that include equipment, procedures and people, or install, operate and maintain those systems.

The second two technical certifications have been only been added recently.