Eligibility Criteria

•  3–5 years of physical security experience
• Full-time employment in security-related role
• Clean professional and criminal record
• Agreement to ASIS Code of Conduct and certification policies

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the principles and best practices of physical security.
• Conduct physical security assessments and identify threats, vulnerabilities, and risks.
• Analyze security requirements and recommend appropriate security solutions.
• Design and integrate physical security systems to protect people, assets, and facilities.
• Apply industry best practices for access control, intrusion detection, video surveillance, and perimeter protection systems.
• Implement and manage physical security measures and security projects effectively.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of physical security programs and recommend improvements.
• Understand the key concepts and knowledge areas covered in the PSP certification domains.
• Apply PSP exam concepts through practical exercises, case studies, and practice questions.
• Enhance readiness and confidence for the ASIS PSP certification examination.

• Physical Security Managers and Supervisors
• Security Consultants
• Security Systems Designers and Integrators
•  Security Engineers and Project Managers
• Corporate Security Professionals
• Security Operations Managers
• Facility and Infrastructure Security Professionals
• Loss Prevention Professionals
• Risk and Security Assessment Specialists
• Professionals preparing for the ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification exam

About the exam:

• To gain the post-nominals ‘PSP’, you must sit and pass the exam, which is taken at a Prometric test center or taken at your own home which you book via ASIS directly.
• Whichever exam option you choose, you are responsible for booking it and submitting your education and experience references.
• The PSP® exam comprises a maximum of 140 multiple choice questions on three domains identified by physical security professionals as the key categories of physical security management.
• The exam fee is not included in this training package.

Domain 1: Physical Security Assessment (34%)

This domain focuses on identifying threats, vulnerabilities, and security requirements.

• Physical Security Principles and Concepts
• Threat Identification and Analysis
• Vulnerability Assessments
• Risk Assessment Methodologies
• Security Surveys and Site Assessments
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)
• Facility and Site Security Evaluation
• Security Requirements Analysis
• Asset Identification and Protection Priorities
• Security Recommendations and Reporting

Domain 2: Application, Design, and Integration of Physical Security Systems (35%)

This domain focuses on selecting, designing, and integrating physical security systems.

• Security System Design Principles
• Access Control Systems
• Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
• Video Surveillance Systems (CCTV)
• Perimeter Protection Systems
• Security Lighting
• Physical Barriers and Protective Structures
• Locks and Locking Systems
• Security Communications Systems
• Integrated Security Management Systems (PSIM)
• Security Technology Integration
• System Testing and Acceptance

Domain 3: Implementation of Physical Security Measures (31%)

This domain focuses on implementing and managing security solutions.

• Physical Security Program Implementation
• Security Project Management
• Installation and Commissioning
• Security Operations and Procedures
• Vendor and Contractor Management
• Maintenance and Lifecycle Management
• Security Policies and Procedures
• Performance Evaluation and Auditing
• Emergency and Incident Response Considerations
• Regulatory and Compliance Requirements
• Continuous Improvement of Security Programs

PSP Exam Preparation

• PSP Exam Structure and Blueprint Review
• Domain-Based Review Sessions
• Security Design Case Studies
• Risk Assessment Exercises
• Practice Questions
• Full Mock Examination
• Final Exam Readiness Assessment