Associate Protection Professional (APP)

Associate Protection Professional (APP) Practice Exam is intended for those with one to four years of security management experience.

ASIS International launched the Associate Protection Professional (APP) certification program in 2019, as part of ASIS International’s ongoing strategy to offer professional development and educational opportunities for professionals at all levels of the security management field.

Associate Protection Professional (APP) exam covers the following domains - 

• Security Fundamentals
• Business Operations
• Risk Management
• Response Management

• Experience as a security professional in the protection of assets, in the public or private sector, criminal justice system,  government intelligence, or investigative agencies
• Experience with companies, associations, government, or other organizations providing services or products, including consulting firms, provided the duties and responsibilities substantively relate to the design, evaluation, and application of systems, programs, or equipment, or development and operation of services, for protection of assets in the private or public sectors.
• Experience as a full-time educator on the faculty of an accredited educational institution, provided the responsibilities for courses and other duties relate primarily to knowledge areas pertinent to the management and operation of protection of assets programs in the public or private sectors.

Security Management Experience* Education

• One year - Master’s degree (or international equivalent)
• Two years - Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) 
• Three years - No higher education degree

• Exam Name Associate Protection Professional 
• Exam Code APP
• Exam Duration 120 mins
• Exam Format Multiple Choice and Multi-Response Questions
• Exam Type Security
• Number of Questions 125 Questions
• Eligibility/Pre-Requisite As defined*
• Exam Language English
• Pass Score Pass / Fail