Associate Protection Professional (APP)

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Where do you want to go in your security career? The Associate Protection Professional (APPĀ®) certification will help you get there. This globally recognized designation from ASIS International opens new pathways for professionals who have recently entered the security field. Get started today.

The Associate Protection Professional certification is designed for entry-level security professionals with one or more years of related, compensated experience (or six months of related, compensated experience if you have obtained a related, approved certification).

Additional requirements include:
  • Full-time employment in a security-related role

  • Have not been convicted of any criminal offense that would reflect negatively on the security profession, ASIS, or the certification program

  • Willingness to sign and agree to abide by the ASIS Certification Code of Conduct

  • Willingness to agree to abide by the policies of the ASIS Certification programs as outlined in the Certification Handbook

Why Earn the APP Designation?

Need a few more great reasons to start your application?
  • Validate your security expertise
  • Gain global recognition by your peers and the industry
  • Get a competitive edge in the marketplace
  • Enhance your career and earnings potential
  • Enjoy personal satisfaction and professional achievement