Physical Security Professional (PSP®) — Requirements & Free Practice

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ASIS board certification in physical security assessment, security systems, and implementing physical security measures.

Licensing authority: ASIS International

Initial by examination

Eligibility: ASIS states education-dependent physical-security experience requirements for PSP applicants, with a reduced experience period for APP holders; passage of the PSP examination is required for award.

Provider: Prometric test centers
Format: Computer-based multiple-choice examination
Exam questions: Total questions: 140; Scored questions: 125; Unscored questions: 15; The total includes the scored and unscored questions.
Time limit: Two and a half hours
Passing score: Scaled score of at least 650

Examination outline

Physical Security Assessment (34%)
- Develop a physical security assessment plan
- Identify assets to determine their value, criticality, and loss impact
- Assess the nature of the threats and hazards so that the risk can be determined
- Conduct an assessment to identify and quantify vulnerabilities of the organization
- Perform a risk analysis to develop countermeasures
Application, Design, and Integration of Physical Security Systems (35%)
- Establish security program performance requirements
- Determine appropriate physical security countermeasures
- Design physical security systems and project documentation
Implementation of Physical Security Measures (31%)
- Outline criteria for pre-bid meeting
- Develop procurement plan for goods and services
- Manage implementation of goods and services
- Develop requirements for personnel involved in support of the security program
- Monitor and evaluate program throughout the system life cycle

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