About ASIS

ASIS International (ASIS) is the largest organization for security professionals, with more than 36,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. ASIS also advocates the role and value of the security management profession to business, the media, governmental entities, and the public. By providing members and the security community with access to a full range of programs and services, and by publishing the industry's number one magazine - Security Management - ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.

Facts about ASIS:

  • Founded: 1955
  • Members: approx. 36,000
  • Chapters: 204 chapters worldwide
  • Volunteer Councils: 31
  • Board of Directors: 16 members
  • Volunteer and Executive Leaders
  • Headquarters Staff: More than 80 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.

  • ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits: The world's most comprehensive educational and networking event in the security industry.

    • 150 educational sessions
    • Largest dedicated security show in the world with more than 2,600 booth spaces occupied by 950 companies, and more than 23,000 attendees
    • Pre-registered attendees from countries throughout the world
  • Membership benefits include:
  • Advocacy: ASIS represents the interests of the security management profession to business, the media, government entities, and the public.
  • ASIS Standards and Guidelines

The Golden Jubilee Year in Review (Note: These are large files and may take some time to download):

Your Professional Edge (video about ASIS in Windows Media or QuickTime Movie format). (Note: These are large files and may take some time to download. A loan copy is available to members.)

Maximizing Your ASIS Membership Benefits PDF