Physical Security Professional, Board - Certified (PSP) ASIS

Domain I: Physical Security Assessment (30%)
Identify assets to determine their value loss impact and criticality.
Knowledge of:
Nature and types of assets (e.g., property, personnel, and information)
Valuing various types of assets 01/
Definitions and terminology
Risk management principles
Types of security programs and security management processes
Qualitative vs. quantitative risk assessments
Assess the nature of the threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
Knowledge of:
Nature, categories, and types of threats (e.g., natural, man-made)
Different environmental types and severity (e.g., natural disasters, criminal events, socio-political, cultural)
Crime demographics
Critical business operations of various types of facilities
External organizations and their potential impact on facility's security program
Other external factors (legal, loss of reputation, economic, etc) and their impact of the facility's security program
Conduct a physical security survey in order to identify the vulnerabilities of the organization.
Knowledge of:
Security survey techniques
Security technologies and equipment applications
Interpretation of building plans, drawings and schematics
Methods of collecting relevant data
Analysis and interpretation of relevant data
Different levels of vulnerability and effects on assets 1/03/08 Assess existing equipment, physical security systems, personnel and procedures 1/03/09 Ability to recover from natural disasters and business interruptions
Perform a risk analysis so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.
Knowledge of:
Types of risk analyses
Cost and loss analyses
Appropriate countermeasures related to specific threats
Legal issues related to various countermeasures/security applications
Domain II: Application, Design and Integration of Physical Security Systems (40%)
Establishing security system requirements and performance specifications
Knowledge of:
Relevant security terminology and concepts 02/01/02: Applicable codes and standards
Methods of setting priorities
Types of security measures
Functional requirements
Performance requirements
Materials, equipment and system compatibility
Apply Physical Security Measures and Select Appropriate System Components.
Knowledge of:
Exterior security applications
Interior security applications
Barriers
Access control (physical and electronic)
Intrusion detection applications
CCTV and video recording/storage devices
Lighting
Security computer systems (hardware, software, peripherals)
Security communications (radio, telephone, intercom)
Systems monitoring, display and supervision types (field panels, multiplexers, control centers/consoles)
Systems redundancy alternative power sources (battery, UPS, generators, surge protection)
02/02/12 Asset tracking technologies 02/02/13 Wire/cable types and transmission methods
System Design and Integration and Recommendations
Knowledge of:
Design phases (pre-design, schematic design, design development, construction documents and cutover plan)
Design elements (calculations, drawings, specifications, review of manufacturer's submittals and technical data)
Systems integration
Project management
Scheduling
Cost estimates and cost-benefit analysis
Value engineering
Passive and active designs
Major report elements
Domain III: Implementation of Physical Security Measures (30%)
Outline criteria for pre-bid meeting to ensure comprehensiveness and appropriateness of implementation.
Knowledge of:
Bid package components
Criteria for evaluation of bids
Technical compliance criteria
Procure system and implement recommended solutions to solve problems identified.
Knowledge of:
Project management functions and processes
System integration
Qualifying vendor factors
Change order reviews
Procurement process
Task 03/03: Conduct final acceptance testing and implement/provide procedures for ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the measures.
Knowledge of:
Installation/maintenance inspection techniques
Establishing test criteria
End-user training requirements
Maintenance needs of design
Loss prevention techniques
System programming techniques
Commissioning and installation problem resolution (punchlists)