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ASIS International

The world’s leading association for security management practitioners

WHO WE ARE• The leading professional association for security

management practitioners, with more than 38,000 members worldwide

• Founded in 1955

• Vision: Be the recognized leader advancing security worldwide.

• Mission: Promote excellence and leadership in the security management profession.

CURRENT STATUS• Members: 38,000+, 28% non-U.S.

• Chapters: 234

– U.S. 140 – Non-U.S. 94

• Councils: 29 (In addition to two Working Groups)

• Commission on Standards and Guidelines

CURRENT STATUS (CONT’D)• Board of Directors: 13 members

• 2014 President: Richard E. Widup, Jr., CPP

• 2014 President-elect: Dave N. Tyson, CPP

• Chief Executive Officer: Michael J. Stack

• Headquarters staff: 82 full-time positions

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

• Unrivaled networking (face-to-face and virtual); 24/7 access to member directory

• Information and research to keep pace with evolving techniques, tools, and technology.

• Opportunities to build leadership skills and a reputation as a competent security management professional

• Professional development to stay up-to-date on the latest best practices and technology trends

• Industry standards to ensure the highest quality programs and plans

UNRIVALED NETWORKING• Online member directory: connect with more than 38,000

colleagues throughout the world

• Local chapters: your means to stay informed about local and regional issues

• Councils: build your network by serving on one of 29 standing councils and two working groups that focus on specific interest areas

• Annual Seminar and Exhibits: epicenter for the latest trends, education, innovative security solutions, and networking. About 20,000 practitioners gather each year for this event

• ASIS International LinkedIn Group: 60,000+ members connect with peers, share best practices, 24/7

UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION

• www.asisonline.org: your source for upcoming ASIS programs and events, late-breaking news, and standards developments

• Security Management: ASIS’ monthly award-winning magazine, delivered free to members

• Security Management Daily and Weekly: the top security-related headlines delivered directly to your inbox

• ASIS Dynamics: bimonthly e-newsletter focused on member news, chapters, and ASIS events

UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION (CONT'D)• O.P. Norton Information Resources Center (IRC):

reference desk available to answer members’ questions

• ASIS Career Center: industry's best source for security management positions, Job Seekers—post resumes, search jobs worldwide, resume/career coaching, ‘Ask the Expert’ career advice; Employers—post jobs, reach thousands of highly qualified applicants

• ASIS Store: more than 350 peer-reviewed security industry publications and your source for ASIS merchandise

• Certification: Demonstrate your professional competency and commitment, and increase your ability to add value to your employer and clients

• Chapter participation: Get involved by lending your expertise and time to chapter efforts, such as educational programs, certification, leadership development, and community action

• Call for presentations: Share your expertise by presenting at the Annual Seminar or conferences around the globe

BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND A REPUTATION

ASIS BOARD CERTIFICATION• Three credentials

– Certified Protection Professional (CPP)– Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)– Physical Security Professional (PSP)

• Provides evidence of substantial, relevant experience, as well as demonstrated and tested competence

• Security professionals in 85 countries proudly maintain their SIS board certifications.

SIGNIFICANCE OF CERTIFICATION

• To individuals:– Immediate recognition of competency– Career enhancement/compensation– Personal achievement– Networking opportunities– Skills development

SIGNIFICANCE OF CERTIFICATION

• For employers:– Competence and credibility– Validated knowledge, skills, and abilities– Commitment and self-motivation– Increased value and demonstrated expertise– High professional and ethical standards

CPP DESIGNATION• Established in 1977

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and management skills in eight key areas of security

• Designates board certification in security management

• Accepted as the highest recognition accorded a security professional

CPP DESIGNATION

• Requirements:– Work experience: Nine years of security work experience,

with at least three years in responsible charge of a security function

OR– Work experience: Seven years of security work experience,

with at least three years in responsible charge of a security function

– Education: An earned bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education

PCI DESIGNATION

• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and experience in case management, investigative techniques and procedures, and case preparation

• Requirements:– Work experience: five years of investigations

experience, including at least two years in case management

– Education: An earned high school diploma or GED equivalent

PSP DESIGNATION• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and experience in physical

security assessment; application, design, and integration of physical security systems; and implementation of physical security measures

• Requirements:– Work experience: four years of progressive experience in

the physical security field– Education: earned bachelor’s degree or higher from an

accredited institution of higher learningOR

– Work experience: six years of progressive experience in the physical security field

– Education: high school diploma, GED equivalent, or associate’s degree

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION

• ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits: delivers high-caliber education, access to the most innovative products and services, and the best networking in the industry

• Global conferences: three days of education, networking, and exhibits highlighting regional and global challenges

• Classroom programs: offerings cover the breadth and depth of security-related issues; all experience levels

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION• Webinars: the best educational value that you’ll find. 60

or 90 minutes of interactive learning. Great for team building! Yearly subscription available. Recordings may be purchased for 24/7 access.

• e-Learning: 24/7 web-based instruction at your convenience. Includes all three certification review programs.

• Executive education: partnerships with leading universities to enhance business skills.

• On-site training: customized programs, scheduled at your convenience, at location of your choice.

CSO ROUNDTABLE• Exclusive forum for the most senior security

professionals from the world’s largest and most influential organizations

• Primary objectives:– Create opportunities for senior security practitioners

to network and share information– Develop and advance executive leadership skills to

influence business decision making– Deliver quality education and significant research to

advance security– Mentor and develop succeeding generations of

security leaders

YOUNG PROFESSIONALSTargeted to security management professionals aged 40 or less, as well as those who are early in their security career, or those that have a desire to support the development of you professionals

• Objective: To develop and educate young security management

professionals

• Key offerings: Local and international network building Education (face-to-face and virtual)

• Standards and Guidelines Commission created in 2001

• ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organization

• Objective:– Advance security management and best practices– Openness, balance, consensus, impartiality, and

transparency to ensure credibility and broad acceptance

• Granted ISO liaison status in 2007 and serves on committees related to risk, resilience and security management

• Recognized as a liaison body with CEN, the European standards body

STANDARDS & GUIDELINES

In 2013 completed the Private Security Company or Private Security Service Providers ("PSCs")—series of ANSI standards

• Quality Assurance and Security Management for Private Security Company's Operating in the Maritime Environment—PSC.4

• Maturity Model for the Phased Implementation of a Quality Assurance Management System for Private Security Service Providers—PSC.3

• Conformity Assessment and Auditing Management Systems for Quality of Private Security Company Operations—PSC.2

• Management System for Quality of Private Security Company Operations—PSC.1

STANDARDS

• Designated Chair of ISO/PC 284 and ANSI US TAG Administrator for the development of an ISO International Standard for private security service providers.

• PSC Series of standards• Provide auditable criteria for quality of private security service

provider services and operations in regions where rule of law has been undermined due to conflicts or natural disaster

• Ensure consistency with human rights, legal obligations and good practices

• Demonstrate accountability• Provide more cost-effective services• Business and risk management principles support the business

objectives of any security service provider• Required for contracting by governments and private sector

STANDARDS

ANSI/ASIS Risk, Resilience, and Security Standards - Published

• Organizational Resilience: Security Preparedness and Continuity Management Systems - Requirements with Guidance for Use

• Business Continuity Management Systems - Requirements with Guidance for Use

• Security Management Standard: Physical Asset Protection

• Maturity Model for the Phased Implementation of the Organizational Resilience Management System

STANDARDS

Additional ANSI/ASIS Standards Published

• Chief Security Officer—An Organizational Model (2013)

• Workplace Violence Prevention & Intervention (2011)

STANDARDS

• Auditing Management Systems for Security, Preparedness and Continuity Management with Guidance for Application

• ASIS/RIMS Risk Assessment

• Investigations

• Supply Chain Risk Management Standard: A Compilation of Best Practices

STANDARDS IN PROGRESS

ADVOCACY• Monitor issues of importance, such as:

– Anti-piracy

– Chemical security

– Cyber security

– Guns in the workplace

– Employment background checks

– Reporting of suspicious activities

– Data breach legislation

ASIS FOUNDATION• A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-

quality and contemporary research and education opportunities that serve to enhance the security profession• Research

CRISP Reports (Connecting Research in Security to Practice)

Reports under development for 2014 release: Security Performance Metrics Security Talent Development Gap Analysis

Education Scholarships and awards for individuals and ASIS

chapters

2013 HIGHLIGHTS• Annual Seminar and Exhibits drew more than 20,000

practitioners to Chicago, which marked a 5.5% increase over 2012 attendance.

• Colocation of the (ISC)2 Security Congress with ASIS Seminar and Exhibits for the third consecutive year

• Global conference experienced strong growth: Middle East attendance rises 22%, Asia-Pacific up 7.6%

• Groundbreaking study of U.S. security industry market released (Updated version to be released Q1, 2014)

2013 HIGHLIGHTS (CONT’D)

• First Security Industry Buyers Forum embraced by practitioners and product/service providers

• ISO International Standard for Quality of Private Security Company Operations using ANSI/ASIS PSC.1 Standard

• Final two PSC Series Standards released; Work initiated on revision of the ASIS Chief Security Officer (CSO) Organizational American National Standard

• ASIS board certification applications up; PSP soars 44%

• New certificate programs introduced─Executive Protection first to launch (Three additional to be released in 2014)

2013 HIGHLIGHTS (CONT’D)

• POA (Protection of Assets series) released for Kindle

• Four chapters added in past year: Abu Dhabi, UAE; Budapest, Hungary; La Plata, Argentina; and Shanghai, China

• More than 100 chapters now have a Young Professionals liaison

• ASIS Foundation partnered with University of Phoenix to conduct security talent development study

• ASIS Foundation invested nearly $500,000 in professional education and research

• Actively pursue partnerships with security-focused organziations

• Build on the MOU with (ISC)2 to include expanded education offerings at global conferences, as well as colocating the (ISC)2 Security Congress with the 2014 ASIS Seminar and Exhibits

• Continue to collaborate with educational institutions, government agencies, business community, and non-security disciplines to establish joint or ASIS-sponsored standards development, educational programs, and certifications

PARTNERSHIPS

2014 GLOBAL CONFERENCES

• February 16-185th Middle East Security Conference & ExhibitionDubai, UAE

• March 13-14, 201424th New York City Security Conference and ExpoNew York, New York USA

• April 1-313th European Security Conference and Exhibition

The Hague, The Netherlands

2014 GLOBAL CONFERENCES (CONT'D)• September 29-October 2

60th Annual Seminar and Exhibits Atlanta, GA USA

• 8th Asia-Pacific Security Forum and Exhibition Location to be determined

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