Networking and Professional Development

One of the most worthwhile and lasting benefits of membership in ASIS is the professional development and networking opportunities provided for you.

ASIS Local Chapters
There are more than 200 official ASIS chapter organizations worldwide to give you the opportunity to network and interact with colleagues and other security practitioners in a local setting. Chapters are active in sponsoring local and regional seminars, focusing on local professional issues, and providing festive social activities for members.

Employment Resource Service
The ASIS Employment Resource Service provides members an opportunity to match professional skills with available employment opportunities. Members interested in new job listings and companies interested in listing job openings can access both options directly online.

Committees and Councils
Membership in ASIS will give you the opportunity to become an active voice in establishing and reviewing society policies and procedures. There are over 30 ASIS standing committees and councils whose role it is to identify and investigate those issues of concern to the society and those that will influence the course of the security industry.

ASIS Educational Programs
ASIS produces the security industry's largest, most comprehensive educational program and exposition, attracting over 15,000 security practitioners and 600 exhibiting companies from around the world. With over 140 educational sessions spread over four days, the Annual Seminar and Exhibits addresses all facets of security management and practice. Discounts on registration fees are available to all members. .

ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits
ASIS produces the security industry's largest, most comprehensive educational program and exposition, attracting over 15,000 security practitioners and 600 exhibiting companies from around the world. With over 140 educational sessions spread over four days, the Annual Seminar and Exhibits addresses all facets of security management and practice. Discounts on registration fees are available to all members.

Special Interest Group Listserves
More than 30 email groups allow ASIS members with similar security interests to communicate with each other efficiently and effectively. Options include posting messages to a group and subscribing to receive a digest of list mail on a particular topic.

Discussion Forum hosted by Security Management magazine
Open to the public, with free registration, the Discussion Forum is an online bulletin board of topics, ranging from access control and crime prevention to homeland security and professional training. Newcomers to the industry as well as seasoned experts post information, exchange ideas, and find solutions to the latest security challenges.