What is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP)? 1

What is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP)?

Throughout the world, the Certified Protection Professional (CPP™) designation is acknowledged as the security profession’s highest recognition of practitioners. Ongoing professional development is required in order to maintain the credential. The CPP™ is administered by ASIS International, the preeminent international organization for security professionals, with more than 35,000 members worldwide.

CPP Eligibility Requirements

  • Nine years of security work experience, with at least three of those years in responsible charge of a security function -or-
  • A bachelor’s degree or higher and seven years of security work experience, with at least three of those years in responsible charge of a security function

Source: ASIS International