With the 2007 ASIS certification examinations looming in the UK, it is never too early for those who have not yet earned an internationally recognised professional certification in security management to begin thinking about the 2008 examinations.Registration for the May 3 2008 CPP examination begins in January, and the distance learning PSP Preparation Programme begins in June. Click here to enquire about either.
The PSP certification is based on the premise that today's employers want highly-trained, suitably qualified, professionals who have solid, hands-on experience with both current and emerging security technologies and solutions. This means that there are multiple areas in which physical security specialists must be knowledgeable.
ASIS rightly argues that the Physical Security Professional certification will separate those who have this technical background from those who do not, giving them that professional edge. Organisations which recognise the importance of the PSP certification and which are investing in the future of their physical security systems by putting their managers through the UK PSP examination in 2007 include the Bank of England, Orange, the Swiss-based World Intellectual Property Organization, Control Risks, Lloyds TSB, the UK Government, Camelot, Control Risks Group, Thailand’s, leading oil and gas company PTT, and Diageo.
The physical security examination is targeted at security professionals whose responsibility includes conducting threat surveys; designing integrated security systems that include equipment, procedures, and people; or installing, operating, and maintaining those systems. The test comprises a multiple choice question paper. Details can be found online by clicking here.
Begin your preparation for the PSP now. Register your interest with Janet Ward, download one of the course books for free - US Army Field Security Manual - and click here to order David Patterson’s excellent PSP Study Guide from the ASIS Bookstore.
