International Foundation for Protection Officers

IFPO Members — save when you register for GSX 2022!

Are you an IFPO member and considering attending GSX 2022, the security event of the year? Well, this news just might make that decision a bit easier -- as an IFPO member, you can take advantage of discounts offered by ASIS! Here is what you need to know -- Promo code for VIP discount to [...]

By |2022-08-14T10:40:58-04:00August 14th, 2022|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on IFPO Members — save when you register for GSX 2022!

Act now! IFPO discount pass offered for GSX+ security conference

The International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO) is a longtime partner of the upcoming Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+), the groundbreaking virtual security conference, which takes place Sept. 21-25. With the conference just days away, the IFPO is offering a complimentary marketplace-only pass (up to $50 value) to GSX+ by using the promo code EV153. [...]

By |2020-09-14T06:29:47-04:00September 14th, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Act now! IFPO discount pass offered for GSX+ security conference

Gen. Stan McChrystal to present keynote address on Military & Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at GSX+

  4-star general, former commander of U.S. and International forces in Afghanistan and best-selling author to address leadership and team building in an ever-changing global landscape Alexandria, VA (9 July 2020) — ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, has announced that General Stan McChrystal, US Army (RET), will present a Global [...]

By |2020-07-23T05:50:02-04:00July 20th, 2020|News|Comments Off on Gen. Stan McChrystal to present keynote address on Military & Law Enforcement Appreciation Day at GSX+

‘Fully virtual experience’ Global Security Exchange moves online, renamed GSX+

New virtual experience delivers world-class security education, networking, and marketplace all over the globe Alexandria, VA (22 June 2020)—ASIS International, the world's largest association for security management professionals, today announced its decision to move Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2020 to a fully virtual experience, titled Global Security Exchange Plus (GSX+), which includes more than 80 [...]

By |2020-06-22T18:16:16-04:00June 22nd, 2020|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on ‘Fully virtual experience’ Global Security Exchange moves online, renamed GSX+

GSX 2020 Update: Options considered for safely accommodating attendees

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJlByFn5fcQ A May 8 update on GSX 2020 from ASIS International President Godfried Hendriks and CEO Peter J. O’Neil -- As the COVID‐19 pandemic continues to affect the way of life of security professionals and citizens around the globe, ASIS International is currently tirelessly exploring options for Global Security Exchange (GSX) 2020, scheduled to take place [...]

By |2020-05-11T06:13:38-04:00May 11th, 2020|News|Comments Off on GSX 2020 Update: Options considered for safely accommodating attendees

Pics from the IFPO at #GSX2019 in Chicago

  IFPO Nigeria representative Dr. Ona Ekhomu, IFPO Director Chris Hertig, IFPO Executive Director Sandi Davies and IFPO Nigeria representative Deinde Lateef. This year's Global Security Exchange, held in Chicago, was a rousing success. Members of the IFPO were on hand at booth 1489, greeting patrons and spreading the word about the IFPO's certifications. Here [...]

By |2019-09-16T10:59:49-04:00September 15th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Pics from the IFPO at #GSX2019 in Chicago

Want to boost your career in security? Go to GSX 2019’s Career HQ!

Career Opportunities for Protection Officers at GSX 2019 It can be difficult to find the time to develop your resume, expand your professional network, and find new educational and learning opportunities - all of which are necessary to further your career. Fortunately, the organizers at ASIS recognize this and have you covered at Global Security [...]

By |2019-07-18T06:23:11-04:00July 18th, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Want to boost your career in security? Go to GSX 2019’s Career HQ!

Protection officers can learn, network and unwind at GSX 2019

As the practice of security becomes more complex, with information security and physical security merging to become the single discipline of risk management, the responsibility of protection officers is becoming more complex as well. And with analytics technology, AI, and increasingly advanced software solutions entering the market, it is more important than ever for protection [...]

By |2019-05-31T08:38:26-04:00May 31st, 2019|About IFPO, News|Comments Off on Protection officers can learn, network and unwind at GSX 2019

Voting for the 2019 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards now open

Nominations for the annual US OSPAs are now being accepted through to July 1st. Click here to cast your vote. Here are the categories: Outstanding In-House Security Manager/Director        Outstanding Contract Security Manager/Director Outstanding Security Team                                          Outstanding Contract Security Company (Guarding) Outstanding Security Consultant                              [...]

By |2019-05-22T06:18:58-04:00May 22nd, 2019|News|Comments Off on Voting for the 2019 US Outstanding Security Performance Awards now open

GSX19: Insight on Innovation

By Mark Folmer, CPP; Brad Gordon; and Eddie Sorrels, CPP, PSP, PCI As reported by Grand View Research, the value of the physical security market globally is estimated to top $290 billion by 2025. Those “zeroes” alone give security professionals good reason to pay attention to this ever-increasing sector. By most estimates, security guard services make up [...]

By |2019-04-23T14:35:08-04:00April 23rd, 2019|News|Comments Off on GSX19: Insight on Innovation

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