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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 36,000 members in 204 chapters worldwide.

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.

Certification Programs

  • Certified Protection Professional (CPP) – Board Certified in Security Management - indicates board certification in security management and is recognized worldwide as the highest recognition accorded a security practitioner. The CPP is the most comprehensive and prestigious professional designation in the security industry.[citation needed][1]
  • Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) - Board Certified in Private Investigations - provides an objective measure of an individual's broad-based knowledge and competency in investigations.
  • Physical Security Professional(PSP) - Board Certified in Physical Security - provides an objective measure of an individual's broad-based knowledge and competency in physical security.

North American Chapters

European Chapters

REGIONAL Chapters

Australian Chapters

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  1. ^ http://www.asisonline.org/certification/cpp/about/history.xml
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