The Security Institute supports and promotes the professional development opportunities offered by ASIS International.

​​​​ASIS International is the leading organization for security professionals 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 International 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, government 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 No. 1 magazine—Security Management—ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.

ASIS International Board Certification

Earn an ASIS International Board Certification, recognized in New Zealand and worldwide as a mark of excellence in security management!

Associate Protection Professional

ASIS developed this certification program to provide the first “rung” on the security manager’s career ladder. It is intended for those with one to four years of security management experience. Earning the APP will show your colleagues and supervisor that you have mastered the four domains of this APP:

  1. Security Fundamentals
  2. Business Operations
  3. Risk Management
  4. Response Management

Certified Protection Professional (CPP)®​ – Board Certification in Security Management

​​​​​​​​​​​The Certified Protection Professional (CPP®) credential provides demonstrable proof of knowledge and management skills in seven key domains of security. Those who earn the CPP are ASIS board-certified in security management.​

Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)® – Board Certification in Investigations

The Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)® credential provides demonstrable proof of an individual’s knowledge and experience in case management, evidence collection, and preparation of reports and testimony to substantiate findings. Those who earn the PCI are ASIS board-certified in investigations.

Physical Security Professional (PSP)® – Board Certification in Physical Security

The Physical Security Professional (PSP)® credential provides demonstrable knowledge and experience in threat assessment and risk analysis; integrated physical security systems; and the appropriate identification, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of security measures. Those who earn the PSP are ASIS board certified in physical security.

For more information go to www.asisonline.org or www.asis.org.nz