ABOUT ASIS
ASIS International, with more than 33,000
members, is the international organization for professionals
responsible for security, including managers and directors of security. In
addition, corporate executives and other management personnel, as well as
consultants, architects, attorneys, and federal, state, and local law
enforcement, are becoming involved with ASIS to better understand the constant
changes in security issues and solutions.
ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security practices by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security concerns, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. By providing members and the security community with access to a full range of programs and services, and by publishing the only monthly magazine focused strictly on the issues and concerns of security, Security Management, ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.
History of ASIS
ASIS International (ASIS) is the international organization for security professionals, with 33,000 members
worldwide. Founded in 1955, ASIS advocates the role and value of the security
management profession to business, the media, governmental entities, and the
public.
Facts about ASIS:
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Founded: 1955 |
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Members: approx. 33,000 |
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Chapters: 204 chapters worldwide |
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Volunteer Councils: 33 |
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Board of Directors: 16 members |
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President:
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ASIS Executive Director: Michael Stack | |
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Headquarters Staff: 70+ full-time staff |
Incorporated in 1966. Funds and manages endowments for a wide range of academic, strategic, and professional development activities, and sponsors security industry reports and research.
ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits:
The world's most comprehensive
educational and networking event in the security industry.
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More than 150 educational sessions |
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1,960 booth spaces occupied by 725 companies |
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Pre-registered attendees from countries throughout the world |
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Attendance of more than 17,000 security experts from private industry and
government |
Membership
benefits include:
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Award-winning monthly magazine, Security
Management |
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Networking with security practitioners throughout the world |
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More than 30 quality educational programs and conferences annually |
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Volunteer leadership and professional development opportunities |
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Access to world-class security resources (Information Resources Center,
ASIS Annual Buyers' Guide, Bookstore, ASIS Web site, and through other
members) |
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Member savings on educational programs, review courses, preparation
materials, and publications. |
ASIS International - North Texas Chapter - 2007