Association of Security Consultants

What Association of Security Consultants does

The Association of Security Consultants is a UK-based, member-owned professional membership body founded around 1994, serving independent security consultants and corporate security practitioners. Its core offering centers on three revenue lines: membership subscriptions across individual and corporate tiers, fees for professional certifications — most notably the Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) register and the SABRE (Security And Business Resilience Expertise) certification — and income from a recurring events program that includes AGMs, regional meetings, and training workshops.

The association operates as a non-profit with no external investors. Service distribution is member-direct: directories, events, training, and credentialing are delivered through the association's own channels and partner bodies, with international reach supported via its affiliation with IAPSE (International Association of Professional Security Experts). Operationally, it has sustained continuous activity for over 30 years with a recent leadership transition (Simon Crane appointed Chair in March 2026).

Commercially, the model is a classic membership-association revenue stack: recurring subscription dues, one-time certification assessment and registration fees, and event ticket and training income. Customer concentration is inherently low given the fragmented individual-professional membership base, and the principal economic moat is the chartered status of the CSyP credential, which competitors cannot replicate without parallel regulatory recognition.

Name

Association of Security Consultants

Legal name

Association of Security Consultants

Website

https://securityconsultants.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Association of Security Consultants is a UK non-profit membership body founded circa 1994 that serves security consultants and practitioners through CSyP and SABRE certifications, training events, member networking, and international affiliations such as IAPSE.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Membership Association

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Security Strategy & Program Advisory (BPAKADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory (BPAKADAG), Cybersecurity & Identity Consulting (BPAHAEAG)

Keywords

• Professional membership association
• Security consultant certification
• Credentialing programs
• Industry CPD events
• Professional networking directory

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions providing access to professional network, CPD events, resources, and member directory listings. Members receive discounted event pricing.
2. Event Tickets and Conferences: Revenue from ASC events including seminars (ASC Summer Seminar, Autumn Seminar) and annual ConSeC conference. Members receive free or discounted entry; non-members pay higher fees.
3. Professional Certifications: Fees for CSyP certification and SABRE assessment programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Association of Security Consultants is a UK professional membership body that administers security practitioner credentials (CSyP and SABRE), delivers an annual programme of CPD seminars and the ConSeC conference, publishes The Sentinel monthly newsletter, and operates a public directory that connects organizations with vetted, accredited security consultants and affiliates.

Product overview

The Association of Security Consultants (ASC) operates as a professional membership organization rather than a single product company. The ASC's core offerings include professional accreditation programs (CSyP certification and SABRE assessment scheme), a comprehensive events program (CPD events, annual seminars, and the ConSeC conference), The Sentinel monthly newsletter, an online directory connecting members with consultants and affiliates, and an awards program. The organization functions as a unified professional body with interconnected services: membership credentials (CSyP) validate practitioner expertise, SABRE provides assessment methodology, CPD events maintain professional development, and the Find a Member directory enables networking between accredited professionals and those seeking security expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CSyP: Certified Security Professional certification program offered by the Association.
• SABRE

Products and services

• CSyP (Certified Security Professional) Professional certification program for security practitioners that validates expertise in threat and risk assessments, system design, procurement, and strategic security solutions. Available to ASC members pursuing recognized credentials.
• SABRE Security assessment and benchmarking scheme covering security risk and resilience across the built environment, national infrastructure, commercial operations, and related sectors. Offered to ASC members and the wider security industry.
• ASC Events Annual seminar series including the Summer Seminar, Autumn Seminar, and ConSeC conference, covering themes such as modern security technologies, smart cities security, and IMS approaches to surveillance and access control.
• Find a Member Directory Public directory service connecting users with ASC member consultants and affiliates who specialize in security risk and resilience across various sectors, supporting client acquisition for members.
• CPD Events Continuing Professional Development events and opportunities for members, providing education for both experienced leaders and next-generation professionals in the security industry.
• The Sentinel Monthly newsletter bringing members the latest updates from the Association and the industry, covering news, events, chair addresses, director updates, and real-world insights from members.
• ASC Awards Annual awards program recognizing excellence and leadership in the security consulting profession.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)coreOthersPartner organization shown in the Our Partners section of the ASC website
• International Association of Professional Security Experts (IAPSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational professional security association partnership providing cross-border professional recognition and networking
• Security LiveminorOthersMedia partner organization shown in the Our Partners section
• Professional Security Association (PSSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK-based professional security association partnership
• The Security EventcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor UK security industry exhibition - ASC partners for events and promotion
• British Security Industry Association (BSIA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading UK security industry trade association partnership for standards and industry representation
• Security Journal UK (SJUK)minorOthersIndustry publication partner shown in the Our Partners section
• International Security ExpocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor international security exhibition partnership
• International Association of Professional SecuritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational professional security association partnership
• Total Security Services (TSS)minorOthersSecurity services provider partnership shown in the Our Partners section

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• ISACA: ISACA is a global professional association for IT governance, risk, and cybersecurity practitioners offering certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC). Comparable to ASC as a standards-driven credentialing and member organization in the security/risk domain.
• ASIS International: ASIS International is the largest global professional association for security management practitioners, offering certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI) and CPD events. It is comparable to ASC as a credentialing and member-body for security professionals, but operates globally rather than UK-only.
• (ISC)²: (ISC)² is the leading global professional association for cybersecurity professionals, offering the CISSP and other certifications. Comparable to ASC's CSyP credentialing model but specialized in cybersecurity rather than physical/strategic security consulting.

Emerging players

• International Association of Professional Security: An international partner organization of ASC focused on professional security practitioner recognition. Comparable as a credentialing and networking body, but with a broader international scope than ASC.
• International Association of Professional Security Experts (IAPSE): IAPSE is an international professional security association partnered with ASC. It offers overlapping professional recognition and networking for security experts, serving as both a partner and a partial-overlap peer organization.
• Security Management Association: A professional association for security management practitioners offering networking, education, and advocacy. Comparable to ASC's role in representing security consultants and influencing industry best practices.

Direct peers

• British Security Industry Association (BSIA): BSIA is the UK's leading trade association for the security industry and a core ASC partner. Both bodies represent overlapping UK security practitioner audiences, lobby on standards, and offer member-facing services, making BSIA the closest direct comparator to ASC.
• The Security Institute: The Security Institute is a UK-based professional body for security practitioners, offering its own membership grades and CPD. It directly competes with ASC for UK security consultants seeking professional recognition and CPD engagement.
• Professional Security Association (PSSA): PSSA is a UK-based professional security association that partners with ASC. It serves an overlapping UK audience of security practitioners and supports similar industry representation and standards advocacy.

Regional players

• International Security Expo (organizer: Nineteen Events): A major UK security exhibition partnered with ASC. Comparable as an event-driven platform for the security industry, providing CPD, networking, and supplier exposure that overlaps with ASC's ConSeC and seminar offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/assocsecurity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@ASecCon
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/association-of-security-consultants-limited

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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