Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics.

Facts about ASIS:
Founded: 1955
Members: approx. 35,000
Chapters: 204 chapters worldwide
Volunteer Councils: 33
Board of Directors: 16 members Volunteer and Executive Leaders
Headquarters Staff: More than 80 full-time staff

ASIS Certifications:
ASIS administers three certifications programs. The Certified Protection Professional (CPP™) designation indicates board certification in security management, and is recognized worldwide as the highest recognition accorded a security practitioner. Two technical certifications have been added recently: the Physical Security Professional (PSP™) and the Professional Certified Investigator (PCI™).
ASIS Foundation: Incorporated in 1966. Funds and manages endowments for a wide range of academic, strategic, and professional development activities, and sponsors security industry reports and research.
ASIS International Annual Seminar and Exhibits: The world's most comprehensive educational and networking event in the security industry. 150 educational sessions Largest dedicated security show in the world with more than 2,600 booth spaces occupied by 950 companies, and more than 23,000 attendees Pre-registered attendees from countries throughout the world
Membership benefits include: Award-winning monthly magazine, Security Management Networking with security practitioners throughout the world More than 30 quality educational programs and conferences annually
Volunteer leadership and professional development opportunities
Access to world-class security resources (Information Resources Center, ASIS Security Industry Buyers Guide, Bookstore, and through other members)
Member savings on educational programs, review courses, preparation materials, and publications.

The preceeding information courtesy of asisonline.org.