About « ASIS Pittsburgh

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

Advocacy:

ASIS represents the interests of the security management profession to business, the media, government entities, and the public.

ASIS Standards and Guidelines:

ASIS International is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security practices by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security concerns.

By providing members and the business community with access to a full range of programs and materials, ASIS International leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.