The San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of ASIS International has approximately 800 members. Our membership represents the entire spectrum of security professionals including managers and directors of security from many Fortune 500 companies. In addition, corporate executives and other management personnel, as well as consultants, providers of security services, attorneys, and federal, state and local law enforcement from the Bay Area metropolitan region are actively involved in the SFBA Chapter.

ASIS is an organization which is purely for individuals and has no corporate membership. It is essentially a networking & professional development organization with a committed membership that has, as a key aim, improvement of security industry standards and professionalism.

Membership in ASIS International defines your role in security. Whether you have a vast range of security experience or have recently assumed responsibility for protection services, you will find the means to heighten your abilities and expand your understanding of appropriate security practices through the wide-reaching opportunities your membership in ASIS will provide.

Membership benefits from the SFBA Chapter include:

• Monthly meetings to which a variety of speakers are invited covering a wide range of security related topics

• Announcements of employment opportunities specifically for members

• Networking opportunities with colleagues

• A major trade show every spring where local providers can display their new products and services

• An annual golf outing at a local country club

• Publication of a monthly newsletter that provides articles of common interest and is also a forum in which local companies can advertise their products and services

• Periodic ASIS Virtual Forums - interactive learning covering relevant and newsworthy topics

Membership benefits from ASIS International include:

• Award-winning monthly magazine, Security Management

• Networking with security practitioners throughout the world

• More than 30 quality educational programs and conferences annually

• Volunteer leadership and professional development opportunities

• Access to world-class security resources (Information Resources Center, ASIS Security Industry Buyers Guide, Bookstore, etc)

• Member savings on educational programs, review courses, preparation materials, and publications.

• Networking opportunities with colleagues and national newsmakers from Federal, State, and local Government, as well as private industry

The SFBA Chapter of ASIS International welcomes interest from prospective members, particularly those holding senior security management or advisory positions within corporate and government organizations.