ASIS International (ASIS) is the largest organization for security professionals, with more than 35,000 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. 35,000
• Chapters: 204 chapters worldwide
• Volunteer Councils: 33
• Board of Directors: 16 members
• 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.

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

  • 135 educational sessions
  • Largest dedicated security show in the world with 2,106 booth spaces occupied by 810 companies
  • Pre-registered attendees from countries throughout the world
• 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.