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Welcome to the Unlocking PSP Podcast, your new go-to audio series dedicated to physical security professionals, created by Nelson Torres CPP®, PSP®. Whether you're studying for the ASIS International Physical Security Professional (PSP®) certification or simply striving to deepen your knowledge in physical security protection, this podcast is built with you in mind.
🔐What's inside?
Each episode brings to life core concepts from ASIS’s Physical Security Principles, guiding you through the essential domains of:
- Physical Security Assessment
- Application, Design, and Integration of Physical Security Systems
- Implementation of Physical Security Measures
Informed by real-world experience and aligned with ASIS’s PSP Body of Knowledge, we translate technical language into practical insights—without losing the rigor that exam candidates need.
🎧WHY LISTEN?
- PSP-Certified Content
Created by PSP® and CPP® certified professionals with decades in the field. - Learn at Your Pace
It is ideal for commute-time listening, on-the-go review, or brushing up before the exam. - Field-Tested Knowledge
Podcast episodes draw from Pref-tech’s deep experience protecting assets across industries, including healthcare, government, education, and enterprise. - Integrated Learning
Each episode complements internal training, study groups, and your career development path.
🎧 About the Podcast
Structure. Methodology. Sources.
The Unlocking PSP Podcast was created as a professional development resource to help listeners prepare for the ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP®) certification. Each episode is designed to break down complex security concepts and present them in a clear, engaging format—making PSP exam prep practical, accessible, and even enjoyable.
🛠️ How It’s Built: Our Structure & Methodology
Our episodes follow the structure outlined by the official PSP Body of Knowledge, which includes three core domains:
- Physical Security Assessment (34% of the exam)
- Application, Design, and Integration of Physical Security Systems (35%)
- Implementation of Physical Security Measures (31%)
Each episode focuses on specific tasks and knowledge areas from these domains, as defined in the ASIS PSP Certification Handbook. Episodes are approximately 20–30 minutes each, allowing for focused learning in digestible segments. Over time, listeners will comprehensively understand all knowledge areas tested on the exam.
The methodology behind each episode includes the following:
- An outline based on the PSP domain framework
- AI-assisted summarization and structuring for clarity
- Expert validation by Nelson Torres, CPP® and PSP®
- Real-world examples to illustrate academic concepts
- Integration of exam-relevant terminology and definitions
📚 Documents and Sources Used
The content in this podcast is not improvised. It’s meticulously curated from the leading resources in the field of physical security, including:
- Protection of Assets (PoA) – Physical Security (2021 Edition)
ASIS's cornerstone resource covers structural, electronic, and human security measures. - ASIS BCM-2021 – Business Continuity Management
Adds critical context for resilience planning and integration with physical security systems. - ASIS PAP-2021 – Physical Asset Protection
It offers foundational frameworks and layered security principles that are directly aligned with PSP tasks. - Standard Security Management – Physical Asset Protection (PAP)
A reference for operational, administrative, and implementation details in security management. - David Cribbs, CPP® PSP® – PSP Study Slide Deck (2018)
A comprehensive and time-tested review tool that maps closely to the exam content outline.
These resources are combined using AI-enhanced content structuring to ensure fidelity to the official certification material while maintaining an approachable podcast format.
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Unleash potential & enable a fulfilling life
At Unlocking PSP, we aim to empower security professionals to reach their potential. Through structured learning and a supportive community, we help individuals gain confidence, advance their careers, and lead fulfilling lives in the security industry and beyond.
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Unlocking PSP is designed to fuel both personal development and career advancement. By mastering core security principles and building critical thinking skills, learners gain the confidence, knowledge, and credentials needed to grow as individuals and thrive as professionals in a competitive industry.
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