Why You Should Get the CSPM Designation

Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM)

The Security Industry Association (SIA) will offer a special opportunity to sit for the Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM) exam at SIA offices on Dec. 5. But why is this exam so important to you and your team?

The CSPM certification exam tests a candidate’s mastery of the most critical proficiencies required for a security project to succeed. The certification is built on a common body of knowledge pooled from highly experienced security project managers across multiple sectors, meaning everyone benefits—you, the CSPM certificate, your project team, your company, and your clients.

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When companies are hiring project managers to run security projects, they increasingly look for the CSPM certification to screen incoming resumes and prioritize candidates for interviews.

Security integrators have not been shy about telling clients they have CSPMs on their teams. In fact, they actively promote this advantage in competitive bidding situations, where its impact can make a difference. Top benefits of the certification include better problem solving, increased project efficiencies and greater ability to leverage knowledge and skills.

Bottom line—achieving the designation demonstrates your competency to manage complex security projects, and it is an investment in yourself and your long-term career. Being certified may be the most cost-effective decisions to enhance your professional career you make all year to open the door to more opportunities for career advancement. Owners and operators of integration firms seek highly qualified CSPM candidates to ensure they have the best people on their team.

So, how do you become a CSPM? Download the CSPM Candidate Information Brochure, review the eligibility requirements and submit your application for review. Upon approval, you can sit for the exam at any of 1,000 Kryterion testing centers worldwide.

SIA also will have an in-person exam option in their offices on Tuesday, Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. Download the Candidate Information Brochure and apply today for this special seating. Entering 2018 with CSPM certification is an excellent way to take your career to the next level in the new year.


For more information on the proctored exam at SIA, contact Kimberly Roberts at 301-804-4708 or kroberts@securityindustry.org.