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Welcome to the Unlocking PSP – Video Library, your on-demand hub for all recorded sessions of our PSP Study Group. Each video covers critical topics aligned with the ASIS International PSP certification domains, including risk assessment, physical security systems design, and program implementation. Whether you're reviewing a specific domain or starting from the beginning, this video archive is designed to help you study smarter and pass with confidence.
Develop a Physical Security Assessment
In this recorded session, we kick off the series with an overview of the PSP Certification: what it covers, how it’s structured, why it matters for security professionals, and what you can expect as a candidate. We then dive deep into Domain 1, Task 1: Conduct a Threat Assessment — exploring key concepts, risk analysis steps, relevant definitions, and real-world examples that bring the material to life.
Identify Assets, Their Value, Criticality, and Loss Impact
In this session, we focus on Task 2: Identify Assets to Determine Their Value, Criticality, and Loss Impact — a core concept for any security professional conducting risk assessments and developing effective countermeasures.
Assess the Nature of Threats and Hazards to Determine Risk
In this session, we address Domain 1, Task 3 of the ASIS PSP certification: Assessing the Nature of Threats and Hazards to Determine Risk.
Assessment to Identify and Quantify Vulnerabilities
Identifying and quantifying vulnerabilities is essential to risk mitigation and security system design. A vulnerability is a weakness that a threat can exploit to gain unauthorized access or disrupt operations. This task guides security professionals through a structured vulnerability assessment process, encompassing environmental observations, technology evaluation, procedural reviews, and compliance with standards.
Perform a Risk Analysis to Develop Countermeasures
This session will equip you with essential skills in risk analysis, including key formulas and methods—qualitative, quantitative, and hybrid. You'll learn to select and apply the Design Basis Threat (DBT) and utilize the all-hazards risk assessment framework. Additionally, you'll discover how to align risk management strategies with your business goals and assess residual risk while building a sustainable monitoring process.
Develop a Physical Security Assessment
In this session, we will delve into Domain 2, Task 1: Establishing Security Program Performance Requirements, an essential aspect of designing physical security systems. You will learn how to translate risk analysis into functional and performance requirements, balance technical capabilities with regulatory and budget constraints, apply relevant codes and standards along with success metrics, and design systems that ensure reliability, fault tolerance, and operational efficiency.
Structural Barriers & CPTED Explained
In this recorded session, we dive into Domain 2, Task 2, Session 1 of the PSP Exam, focusing on: Structural Security Measures and Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Explore how smart design can naturally reduce crime and improve the sense of security.
Access Control Intrusion Detection & Contraband Detection
In this Unlocking PSP study group session, we dive deep into Domain 2, Task 2 of the ASIS International Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification, focusing on three critical physical security measures: Access Control Systems , Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and Contraband Detection Systems .
Video Surveillance & Communication Systems
In this class, we take a deep dive into Video Surveillance Systems and Communication & Annunciation Systems—two pillars of effective security monitoring and emergency response.
Security Officers & The Human Element
In this recorded session of the Unlocking PSP Study Group, we explore one of the most powerful and irreplaceable components of physical security: The Human Element. While technology continues to evolve, trained security personnel remain the frontline force in asset protection and incident response.
System Design Principles
Welcome to this high-impact session of the Unlocking PSP study group! In this episode, we shift from selecting individual components to designing integrated, effective, and scalable physical security systems—a core competency for any PSP-certified professional. Aligned with Domain 2, Task 3 of the ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification exam, this session explores how to translate security goals into functional designs and procurement-ready documents.
Implementation of Goods and Services...
In this session of the Unlocking PSP Study Group, we bring you a powerful double-feature that explores two vital responsibilities of physical security professionals: Task 3 – Manage the Implementation of Goods and Services and Task 5 – Monitor and Evaluate the Program Throughout the System Life Cycle