What ASIS International - UK does

ASIS International - UK (Chapter 208) is the United Kingdom chapter of ASIS International, the world's largest professional membership association for security management professionals. Founded as a standalone chapter in 1993 after separating from the European Chapter (Chapter 44) headquartered in Brussels, the chapter serves approximately 800+ UK members spanning all sectors and organization sizes, making it the largest ASIS chapter outside North America. The chapter holds one of the highest Certified Protection Professional (CPP) and Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification ratios globally, with over 40 Chartered Security Professionals (CSyPs) within its ranks and a 5-year licensee contract with the Register of Chartered Security Professionals re-signed in October 2025.

The chapter's core offerings are non-technological and delivered through programming rather than products: ASIS International certifications (APP, CPP, PSP, PCI), the Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) designation administered under the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals, four major annual seminars (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter), CPE Days sponsored by Axis Communications, and community programmes including Women in Security, NextGen (with the Security is You(th) competition), Armed Forces Transition Support, and an annual Charity Golf Day for PTSD Resolution. The chapter does not build software or technology products and has no AI/ML capability of its own; AI features only as a topical subject in member education sessions.

ASIS UK is a not-for-profit volunteer-led association operating under the ASIS International umbrella with a small operational team of approximately 9 employees. Revenue mechanics are membership subscriptions (no additional UK chapter fee beyond parent membership), event participation fees for non-members, certification examination fees collected at the global level, and corporate sponsorship from approximately 10 named 2026 sponsors including Axis Communications, AlertMedia, Axon, Convergint, Everbridge, Genetec, ISM, QCC Global, Milestone Systems, and SALTO. Registered office is at Kirkland House, Harrow, Middlesex.

Name

ASIS International - UK

Legal name

ASIS UK Chapter 208

Website

https://asis.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ASIS UK (Chapter 208) is the United Kingdom chapter of ASIS International, a volunteer-led professional membership association serving 800+ UK security management professionals through certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI, APP, CSyP), four annual seminars, CPE Days, and community programmes including Women in Security, NextGen, and Armed Forces Transition Support.

Ownership category

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Product category

Professional Security Association

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Risk Assessment, Auditing & Security Consulting Training (BPAKAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Training & Compliance (Guard Training, SOPs, Drills) (BPABAMAN), Information Security, Privacy & IT Governance (CISSP CPE, Privacy CE) (EDAAALAL)

Keywords

• Security professional association
• Security certifications
• Continuing professional education
• Security networking events
• Security industry membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Harrow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: ASIS International charges membership fees. Student membership is available for $20. ASIS UK chapter membership has no additional fees beyond the parent organization membership.
2. Event Participation Fees: Revenue generated from event tickets including seminars, CPE Days, and networking events. Non-members can attend events for a small fee.
3. Professional Certifications: Revenue from ASIS International certification programmes including CPP, PSP, PCI, and APP certifications which require examination fees.
4. Sponsorship: Corporate sponsors including Axis Communications, AlertMedia, Axon, Convergint, Everbridge, Genetec, ISM, QCC Global, Milestone Systems, and SALTO support the chapter's events and programmes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ASIS International - UK (Chapter 208) provides professional certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI, APP, CSyP), continuing professional education events (CPE Days), four annual seminars (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter), and community programmes (NextGen, Women in Security, Security is You(th), Armed Forces Transition Support) for security professionals across the UK. The chapter operates as part of the global ASIS International network of 35,000+ members, with 800+ UK members.

Product overview

ASIS International - UK is the UK Chapter of the world's largest organisation for security professionals, offering a portfolio of professional certifications, educational programmes, and networking initiatives. The core offerings include ASIS International certifications (APP, CPP, PSP, PCI) as entry to senior-level credentials for security professionals, alongside the Chartered Security Professional (CSyP) designation through the Register of Chartered Security Professionals. Education is delivered through four annual seminars and monthly CPE Days sponsored by Axis Communications. The NextGen programme supports emerging professionals through the Security is You(th) competition and Speed Mentoring events. Community groups include Women in Security networking and Armed Forces Transition Support. The organisation functions as a membership association rather than a technology product company, with membership available from $20 for students to standard adult membership, serving approximately 800+ members in the UK.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Security is You(th): A practical competition bringing together students and emerging professionals to work through realistic security and resilience scenarios alongside industry mentors and judges.
• Women in Security
• NextGen

Products and services

• Membership (Individual & Corporate) Annual membership subscription to ASIS International's UK chapter (Chapter 208) providing UK security professionals with access to global ASIS benefits including CPE credits, member resources, and global peer networking across 35,000+ members. Includes both individual and corporate tiers.
• CPP (Certified Protection Professional) Globally recognised, premier security management certification issued by ASIS International, regarded as the gold standard credential for senior security management professionals. Validates competence in security principles and practices across seven key domains of security management.
• PSP (Physical Security Professional) Specialist certification issued by ASIS International for security professionals whose primary responsibilities involve physical security assessment, design, and implementation of physical protection systems.
• PCI (Professional Certified Investigator) Specialist certification issued by ASIS International for security professionals who perform investigation functions including case management, evidence collection, and reporting.
• APP (Associate Protection Professional) Foundational certification issued by ASIS International for security professionals with 1-4 years of experience, validating foundational security knowledge and serving as a pathway to CPP.
• CSyP (Chartered Security Professional) Chartered Security Professional designation recognising senior UK security practitioners meeting rigorous competence standards; administered by the Register of Chartered Security Professionals and accessible to ASIS members who meet the criteria.
• CPE Days (Continuing Professional Education) Structured one-day educational events delivered by the ASIS UK chapter delivering Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits required to maintain ASIS certifications and CSyP status. Sponsored by Axis Communications.
• ASIS UK Annual Seminars (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) Four flagship in-person seminars per year (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) delivering keynote presentations, panel discussions, and structured networking opportunities for ASIS UK members and the wider UK security community.
• NextGen Programme Structured development programme for early-career security professionals in the UK, providing mentoring, networking, and career-progression pathways within the ASIS UK community.
• Security is You(th) Competition Annual competition organised by ASIS UK to engage school-age and youth participants with the security profession as a career path.
• Armed Forces Transition Support Programme ASIS UK programme supporting UK Armed Forces personnel as they transition into civilian security careers, leveraging their service experience within ASIS membership and networking.
• Women in Security Networking Networking community and events for women working in the UK security profession, fostering peer support, mentorship, and visibility within the broader ASIS UK programme.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ members served in the UK chapter
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, major and minor.

• Security CommonwealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASIS UK participates as a member of the Security Commonwealth, standing alongside partners from across the security profession in support of inclusion, collaboration and community. The chapter participated in London Pride 2026 as part of this collaboration.
• PTSD ResolutioncoreOthersOfficial charity partner of ASIS UK. The chapter organizes annual Charity Golf Day fundraising events for PTSD Resolution, a UK charity providing therapy for veterans and their families suffering from military trauma. Raised £3,630 in 2026 with potential to double to £7,260 through The Big Give.
• Axis CommunicationsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerEducation partner delivering CPE Days for ASIS UK members. Axis Communications runs structured lunch-and-learn professional development sessions helping security professionals maintain certifications and stay current. CPE Days are free to members thanks to Axis sponsorship.
• International Security ExpomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerASIS UK participates in and supports the International Security Expo as a media and event partner. The chapter hosts a stand and showcases chapter activities at this major UK security exhibition.
• The Security EventmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerASIS UK supports The Security Event as a media and event partner. Board members attend and host the ASIS Lounge at NEC Birmingham.
• Security Twenty EventsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerASIS UK supports Security Twenty events across the UK as media and event partners, attending conferences and exhibitions at venues including Edgbaston Cricket Grounds, Twickenham Stadium, and DoubleTree Westerwood Glasgow.
• Security and Fire Excellence AwardsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerASIS UK supports the Security and Fire Excellence Awards as a media and event partner.
• Security Journal UKminorGTM or Marketing PartnerASIS UK partners with Security Journal UK (SJUK) as a media partner.
• FSM AwardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerASIS UK supports the FSM (Fire Security Management) Awards as a media partner.
• AlertMediacoreGTM or Marketing Partner2026 sponsor supporting ASIS UK seminars, Women in Security initiatives, and NextGen programmes. AlertMedia provides emergency communication solutions.
• AxoncoreGTM or Marketing Partner2026 sponsor supporting ASIS UK events and programmes including seminars and NextGen initiatives.
• ConvergintcoreGTM or Marketing Partner2026 sponsor. Convergint sponsored the ASIS UK networking drinks at ASIS Europe 2025 in Dublin.
• EverbridgecoreGTM or Marketing Partner2026 sponsor supporting ASIS UK programmes. Hosted event at Chocolate Nation during ASIS Europe 2026 in Antwerp.
• GeneteccoreGTM or Marketing Partner2026 sponsor of ASIS UK seminars and programmes. Featured in chapter news articles about State of Physical Security reports.
• ISM (Security Institute)coreGTM or Marketing Partner2026 sponsor supporting ASIS UK initiatives.
• QCC GlobalcoreGTM or Marketing Partner2026 sponsor of ASIS UK programmes. QCC Global provides TSCM (Technical Surveillance Counter Measures) equipment.
• Milestone SystemscoreGTM or Marketing Partner2026 sponsor supporting ASIS UK events and seminars.
• SALTO SystemscoreGTM or Marketing Partner2026 sponsor of ASIS UK programmes including seminars and Women in Security initiatives. SALTO provides smart access control solutions.
• SIA (Security Industry Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASIS UK collaborates with SIA (Security Industry Authority) along with S12, BSIA, ASC, and the Security Institute on industry standards development.
• BSIA (British Security Industry Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASIS UK collaborates with BSIA (British Security Industry Association) along with SIA, S12, ASC, and the Security Institute on industry standards and regulatory matters.
• Security InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASIS UK collaborates with the Security Institute on industry standards development and professional development initiatives.
• ASIS InternationalflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing global structure, certifications, standards, publications, and international network for the UK Chapter 208.
• Register of Chartered Security ProfessionalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASIS UK is a licensed body of the Register of Chartered Security Professionals (CSyP). Richard Stevens CPP CSyP signed a new 5-year licensee contract on behalf of ASIS UK in October 2025.
• Worshipful Company of Security ProfessionalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Master of the Worshipful Company of Security Professionals signed the licensee contract with ASIS UK for the Register of Chartered Security Professionals.

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Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@asisukchapter208
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asis-international-uk-chapter

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Profiles10 records

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