“(Throughout the study programme) I held onto the fact that this qualification would make me stand out from the crowd and be the only one in my field in my organisation with a specialist qualification.”Successful PSP Candidate from Major UK Bank, 2007
The PSP (Physical Security Professional) qualification is an ASIS certification designed to enhance your ability and demonstrate your competence in specifying physical security systems, and overseeing the installation project. The programme is ideal for those whose job requires them to procure physical security systems for their organisation.
The syllabus is very detailed and is broken down into three domains:
Domain I: Physical Security Assessment
- Identify assets to determine their value loss impact and criticality.
- Assess the nature of the threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
- Conduct a physical security survey in order to identify the vulnerabilities of the organization.
Domain II: Application, Design and Integration of Physical Security Systems
- Establishing security system requirements and performance specifications
- Apply Physical Security Measures and Select Appropriate System Components.
- System Design and Integration and Recommendations
Domain III: Implementation of Physical Security Measures
- Outline criteria for pre-bid meeting to ensure comprehensiveness and appropriateness of implementation.
- Procure system and implement recommended solutions to solve problems identified.
- Conduct final acceptance testing and implement/provide procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures.
The next UK examination takes place on 3 November. For details on how to prepare for this very worthwhile internationally-recognised qualification contact David.
