The Exam

Areas of Expertise:
General Security
Industrial Security
Information Security
Physical Security
Personnel Security


Items Provided at the Assessment Location
  • Blank paper or worksheets, as applicable
  • Computer and workstation (if online)
  • Assessment(s) to be taken
See the SPeD Candidate Handbook, Appendix A, for Accommodations for Disabilities.

Estimated Time to Complete the Assessment
For the Security Fundamentals Professional Certification:
  • 45 minutes to complete the Asset Protection Principles Assessment
  • 45 minutes to complete the Security Countermeasures Assessment
  • 30 minutes to complete the Security Methods and Tools Assessment
Assessment completion times will be determined during the Beta Testing Period. An assessment comment form will be available with each assessment to provide feedback

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