Career Details

Industrial Security Professional Certification

Description

The intent of the ISP designation is to award professional certification and recognition to qualified candidates who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities their profession demands. The basis for the examination is primarily the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), the supplements, and other information security concomitant rules and regulations to include Operations Security, proprietary information, etc.

Certifying Organization

Society of Industrial Security Professionals

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Protection Professional

Certifying Organization

ASIS

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

Professional Certified Investigator

Certifying Organization

ASIS

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Community Bank Security Officer

Certifying Organization

Independent Community Bankers of America

Type

A - Core

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