ASIS International leads the way for advanced security performance
If you are serious about developing your career, and are committed to professionalism in security management, then you should join ASIS. With more than 36,000 members worldwide, ASIS International is the pre-eminent organization for security professionals. What makes ASIS special is its focus on you, the security professional. It is an organisation that is purely for individuals and has no corporate membership. It is essentially a networking and professional development organisation with a committed membership that has, as a key aim, improvement of security industry standards and professionalism. ASIS International has its head office in theUSA.
ASIS Membership, networking and professional development
Providing security advice and services is a responsibility that requires a range of skills, and broad-based experience. The prevention of security incidents is becoming increasingly difficult in a world of rapidly evolving technology, instantaneous communication, and highly sensitive contrasts in political and cultural agendas.
Not only are security professionals searching for answers to unique and complicated situations, but in today's business environment of shifting job responsibilities, many non-security professionals are being asked to address a broad range of security concerns. Often times, in the face of a crisis, a lack of procedural understanding augments a confusion of job responsibilities to produce an unwanted, sometimes unrecoverable outcome. ASIS membership can provide the resources you need, when you need them the most.
Joining ASIS is the right decision
Membership in ASIS International defines your role in security. Whether you have a vast range of security experience or have recently assumed responsibility for protection services, you will find the means to heighten your abilities and expand your understanding of appropriate security practices through the wide-reaching opportunities your membership in ASIS will provide.
Participating in your local ASIS Chapter
There are three Chapters operating within Australia - based respectively inNew South Wales, Victoria and the Australian Capital Territory. There is also a chapter operating in New Zealand. All Chapters provide opportunities to become involved in various activities and special events.
ASIS NSW Chapter is the largest in the region
The NSW Chapter of ASIS International is one of the most progressive and active chapters within the ASIA Pacific region. Members of the NSW Chapter represent a major user base of security products and services. The Chapter often represents the needs of users and the public in supporting efforts for improvement of the security industry, but does not act as an industry pressure group. The Chapter organises a range of activities every year and is a major contributor to the University of Western Sydney's courses leading to a degree in Security Management.
CPP promotion
The NSW Chapter is also proud to have the highest number of members who have obtained the Society's highest professional designation - the "Certified Protection Professional" or CPP within Australia and New Zealand.
This situation has not come about by accident. Key members in the chapter have worked hard in coordinating study programs for local candidates who wish to sit the CPP exams.
Benefits of Membership
By joining ASIS International and participating in the NSW Chapter you will gain access to many benefits both at the local level, and through being part of a major world-wide security organization. Some benefits include:
Networking opportunities - Meet other leading security professionals through your local chapter and through attendance at major ASIS International events
Events - Breakfast Briefings, Annual conference, industry meetings, all available at member rates
Assisted study programs - Organised by the NSW Chapter help you to gain the necessary knowledge to sit for the CPP exam.
Assisted study programs - Organised by the NSW Chapter help you to gain the necessary knowledge to sit for the CPP exam.
ASIS Bookstore - The ASIS Security Resources catalogue contains over 200 educational books and related publication items addressing virtually every topic in the security field. Access to the bookshop is on-line. Discounts on all items in the catalogue are available to members.
ASISNET - ASISNET is the official on-line service of ASIS. This state-of-the-art resource gives subscribers direct access to the information and services required to stay abreast of the most recent developments in the security industry.
Security Management - Security Management, ASIS' award-winning monthly magazine, provides articles and information about topical areas of interest written by leading experts from every aspect of security management. ASIS members are automatically entitled to a complimentary subscription as part of membership.
ASIS Dynamics - Dynamics, ASIS' bi-monthly newsletter, keeps members up-to-date on all international, national, regional, and local society activities. The annual Dynamics Membership Directory provides user-friendly listings of all ASIS members which allow you to locate colleagues throughout the world, all in one convenient publication.
ASIS Certification Programs - Today's complex security challenges demand multi-faceted solutions that require a greater depth and breadth of knowledge on the part of security practitioners. ASIS certification proves that this level of knowledge is present. ASIS Certification is recognised world-wide
For details on how to become a member of ASIS NSW please email one of the members of our Membership Subcommittee:
Andrew Dufton
Nick Graves
Carol Michael
Laurie Mugridge
*Please ensure that payment details are entered for credit cards and also ensure that 'NSW Chapter # 227' is entered in the chapter criteria.