ASIS International, with more than 34,000 members, is the largest international organization for professionals responsible for security, including managers and directors of security. In addition, corporate executives and other management personnel, as well as consultants, architects, attorneys, and federal, state, and local law enforcement, are becoming involved with ASIS to better understand the constant changes in security issues and solutions.

ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security practices by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security concerns, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. By providing members and the security community with access to a full range of programs and services, and by publishing the only monthly magazine focused strictly on the issues and concerns of security, Security Management, ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.

History of ASIS

ASIS International (ASIS) is the preeminent international organization for security professionals, with 33,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1955, ASIS advocates the role and value of the security management profession to business, the media, governmental entities, and the public.

Facts about ASIS:

• Founded: 1955
• Members: approx. 33,000
• Chapters: 204 chapters worldwide
• Volunteer Councils: 33
• Board of Directors: 16 members
• Volunteer and Executive Leaders
• Headquarters Staff: More than 70 full-time staff
• ASIS Certifications: ASIS administers three certifications programs. The Certified Protection Professional (CPP™) designation indicates board certification in security management, and is recognized worldwide as the highest recognition accorded a security practitioner. Two technical certifications have been added recently: the Physical Security Professional (PSP™) and the Professional Certified Investigator (PCI™).
• ASIS Foundation: Incorporated in 1966. Funds and manages endowments for a wide range of academic, strategic, and professional development activities, and sponsors security industry reports and research, such as a newly commissioned study, Overview of the Security Industry, planned for publication in 2004.
• Professional Development
• Membership benefits include:
  • Award-winning monthly magazine, Security Management
  • Networking with security practitioners throughout the world
  • More than 30 quality educational programs and conferences annually
  • Volunteer leadership and professional development opportunities
  • Access to world-class security resources (Information Resources Center, ASIS Security Industry Buyers Guide, Bookstore, and through other members)
  • Member savings on educational programs, review courses, preparation materials, and publications.
• Advocacy: ASIS represents the interests of the security management profession to business, the media, government entities, and the public.
• ASIS Guidelines