ASIS International introduces Executive Protection Standard 

ASIS International has announced the release of its latest standard, the Executive Protection Standard.

According to the organization, this document sets forth comprehensive industry best practices for the protection of executives and other high-profile individuals, ensuring their safety and security in an increasingly complex threat landscape. 

A comprehensive framework

“The Executive Protection Standard represents a critical advancement in our profession’s ability to safeguard leaders who drive global commerce and innovation,” said Joe M. Olivarez, Jr., MBA, 2025 President of ASIS International.

“As threats to executives become increasingly sophisticated and complex, this standard provides the comprehensive framework our members need to deliver world-class protection services while maintaining the highest professional standards.” 

ASIS International says that the Executive Protection Standard was developed by a dedicated team of industry experts and practitioners, drawing on their extensive experience and knowledge to create a robust framework that addresses the unique challenges faced by executive protection professionals. 

Representing an industry first, this standard establishes a comprehensive program framework that aligns strategic objectives with protective operations using a structure approach that encompasses leadership, strategy, operational functions and resource management to address specific security needs for executives, their families and associated assets. 

“This standard reflects the collective expertise of seasoned executive protection professionals who understand that effective protection requires more than just physical security,” said Charles Tobin, Chair of the technical committee that developed the standard.

“It demands strategic thinking, meticulous planning and seamless coordination.

“We’ve created a practical roadmap that will elevate the entire executive protection industry while ensuring consistent, professional approaches to safeguarding our most valuable assets; the people who lead our organizations.” 

Key features of the Executive Protection Standard include: 

• Comprehensive needs analysis and security risk assessment methodologies to determine protection requirements and evaluate threats to executives and their families
• Strategic program framework to include leadership commitment, policy development, resource allocation and operational scope definition
• Personnel management and operational planning guidelines covering selection criteria, training requirements, legal compliance, ethics and communication protocols
• Protective operations procedures addressing intelligence gathering, close protection operations, security advances, transportation and emergency response coordination
• Program evaluation and continuous improvement processes through monitoring, compliance assessment, auditing and management review to ensure ongoing effectiveness

Executive protection

“ASIS International is committed to advancing the security profession by providing our members with the tools and resources they need to excel in their roles,” said Susan Carioti, CAE, CSP, Vice President, Certifications, Standards and Guidelines, ASIS International.

“The Executive Protection Standard is a testament to our dedication to promoting excellence and professionalism in the field of security management.”