The Associate Protection Professional (APP) certification is designed for entry-level security professionals who are looking to build a strong foundation in security management principles.

To be eligible, candidates must:

• Have at least 1 year of paid experience in a security-related role.
• Candidates who hold an approved security certification may qualify with as little as 6 months of paid security experience.
• Be employed full-time in a security-related position.
• Have no criminal convictions that could negatively impact their professional standing in the security industry or the ASIS certification program.
• Agree to comply with the ASIS Certification Code of Conduct.
• Adhere to all ASIS certification policies and requirements outlined in the Certification Handbook.

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

• Understand the key concepts and principles of security management.
• Apply fundamental risk management practices to identify, assess, and mitigate security risks.
• Explain the relationship between security operations and business objectives.
• Recognize the roles and responsibilities of security professionals within an organization.
• Understand incident response and business continuity principles.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the four APP exam domains:
• Security Fundamentals
• Business Operations
• Risk Management
• Response Management
• Apply APP exam concepts through practice questions and case studies.
• Improve readiness and confidence for the ASIS APP certification examination.

• Entry-level security professionals
• Security officers and supervisors
• Security coordinators and team leaders
• Professionals transitioning into security roles
• Candidates preparing for the ASIS APP certification exam
• Individuals seeking a foundation in security management principles

About the Exam

• To gain the post-nominals ‘APP’, The ASIS exam can now be taken at your own home – meaning you don’t necessarily need to travel to a test center. Alternatively, you can sit the exam at a Prometric test center – 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 APP® exam consists of 100 scored and 25 unscored multiple-choice questions. The exam covers tasks, knowledge and skills across the four key domains in this course.

• The exam fee is not included in this training package.

Domain 1: Security Fundamentals (Approx. 33-35%)

This domain covers the foundational concepts, principles, and practices of security management.

• Security principles and terminology
• Security roles and responsibilities
• Ethics and professional conduct
• Legal and regulatory considerations
• Physical security fundamentals
• Access control concepts
• Security policies, procedures, and standards
• Crime prevention and loss prevention concepts
• Security awareness and security culture
• Information protection fundamentals

 Domain 2: Business Operations (Approx. 22-25%)

This domain focuses on how security supports organizational objectives and business functions.

• Organizational structures and governance
• Business processes and operations
• Strategic planning fundamentals
• Budgeting and resource allocation
• Human resources considerations
• Vendor and contract management
• Communication and stakeholder management
• Project management fundamentals
• Security program administration
• Business continuity concepts

Domain 3: Risk Management (Approx. 23-25%)

This domain focuses on identifying, assessing, and managing security risks.

• Risk management principles
• Threat identification
• Vulnerability assessment
• Risk assessment methodologies
• Risk analysis and evaluation
• Security surveys and audits
• Risk treatment and mitigation strategies
• Compliance and regulatory requirements
• Enterprise risk management concepts
• Security planning and resilience

Domain 4: Response Management (Approx. 18-19%)

This domain focuses on responding to incidents, emergencies, and crises.

• Incident management
• Emergency preparedness
• Crisis management fundamentals
• Business continuity planning
• Disaster recovery concepts
• Incident reporting and documentation
• Investigation fundamentals
• Coordination with emergency responders
• Post-incident review and corrective actions
• Recovery and restoration activities

APP Exam Preparation

• APP Exam Structure and Question Types
• Exam-Taking Strategies
• Domain Review Sessions
• Practice Questions
• Mock Examination
• Final Readiness Assessment