| Special Message from the PCB President Dear Colleague: As a security professional, I strongly recommend you do your own due diligence when selecting a certification to represent you and your skills. In the past several years, many other certifications have started to populate the landscape of our profession. This is why choosing a reputable and solid program is important - it can shape and profoundly impact your career. Companies too are increasingly relying on certifications to take the guesswork out of hiring or contracting qualified security practitioners. But with so many certifications available, which ones do companies recognize most frequently in the security profession? The three certifications of ASIS International (ASIS) are accepted globally as the leading security designations. Each ASIS certification requires appropriate levels of education and security experience, as well as passing of a written exam. Also, all ASIS certifications require each credential holder to continually recertify over a prescribed period of time to ensure their skills remain up to date and in line with industry best practices. In addition, ASIS has more than a quarter of a century of experience in developing and managing certification programs, along with the resources of over 36,000 members worldwide. If you compare the ASIS Board Certified certifications to others that are out there, you will see a clear difference, and I am convinced you will choose to be a certified by ASIS. Regards, Carla Naude, CPP |