Turn your security experience into credibility, recognition and advancement — with CorpSecurity credentials.
Six role-based certifications for corporate and physical security professionals, from officer to director. Enter at the level that matches your experience.
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A global network of certified security professionals across major regions.
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Recognized across six continents by a diverse community of professionals.
THE CREDENTIALS
Six credentials. One standard.
Credentials are role-based. Enter at the level that matches your experience.
CSA® — Certified Security Associate
Professional Baseline
CSS® — Certified Security Specialist
Physical Security & Operations
CSM® — Certified Security Manager
Security Management
CSD® — Certified Security Director
Enterprise Security Leadership
CSI® — Certified Security Investigator
Corporate Investigations
CSC® — Certified Security Consultant
Security Consulting
Triple Crown — CSS® + CSI® + CSM®: $1,500. Three credentials, one programme.
Annual maintenance fee: $75 per year. One fee maintains every CorpSecurity credential you hold. No separate recertification fee.
HOW CORPSECURITY CERTIFIES
What a professional credential delivers.
Credibility
Demonstrate verified competence against a published standard.
Recognition
Hold a credential employers can identify and independently check.
Advancement
Progress into specialist, management and leadership responsibility.
Your experience deserves more than a certificate of attendance.
Completing a course shows participation. Professional certification demonstrates what you know. CorpSecurity combines documented security experience with a proctored examination against published standards, so your credential reflects both.
Practitioner-governed standards
Standards are set by working security practitioners and governed by the Certification Board — not by academics or trainers.
Role-based, not sequential
Six credentials mapped to six real security roles. Enter at the level that matches your experience rather than working up from the bottom.
Experience required at every level
From 2 years at CSA® to 15 at CSD®, every credential requires documented security practice. Holding a CorpSecurity credential reduces the requirement for the next.
Meet a consistent benchmark
Every CorpSecurity certification requires a minimum examination score of 80% — whether you complete official training or prepare independently.
Proctored examinationCSA®
uses system-proctored delivery with browser lockdown. Advanced credentials use recorded screen-share proctoring.
Make your credential easy to verify
Your digital badge lets employers independently confirm your name, credential, and current status.
Keep your professional standing current
Annual maintenance and continuing professional education keep your standing active on the register.
Prepare in the way that works for you
Official training is self-paced and virtual. Prepare independently and register for the examination only if you prefer. Both routes require the same experience and meet the same passing standard. Completing training alone does not award certification.
Certified Professionals Worldwide
Security leaders holding CorpSecurity credentials across six continents.
Luke Bouveng, CSC®, CSI®
Senior Vice President, Bank of America
Australia
Victor Guembes, CSM®
Vice President - Security Ops
United States
Nezha Soussan, CSM®
Regional Head of Security & Governance
UAE
Kariyapatil Paul Varghese, CSD®
Security Director
India
Eddy E Omokhodion, CSM®, CSI®, CSS®
Regional Security Advisor
Nigeria
Muhammad Shafi Bin Mohmmed, CSI®, CSS®
Security Supervisor
Singapore
Your Corporate Security Certification Pathway
Enter at your level. Each credential reduces the experience requirement for the next.
CSA®
Corporate security professional baseline.
CSS®
Specialist certification for physical security and operations.
CSI®
Specialist certification for corporate investigations.
CSM®
Managing a security function and the people within it.
CSD®
Accountable for enterprise security strategy and policy.
CSC®
Independent consulting in corporate security.
Each credential brings the next one closer. Holding a CorpSecurity credential reduces the experience requirement for the credential above it. All other requirements still apply.
FIND YOUR LEVEL
The CorpSecurity Professional Framework
Security titles mean different things in different organisations and countries. A Security Manager in one company runs a regional function; in another, the same title supervises a single site. The CorpSecurity Professional Framework defines security roles by the responsibility they carry, not by the title on the door.
- Baseline Carries out security duties directly — access control, patrol, incident response, and reporting — and escalates matters beyond their authority.Security Officer · Security Supervisor · Security CoordinatorCertified by CSA®
- Specialist Applies specialised competence within the security function, in physical security operations or corporate investigations.Physical Security Specialist · Security Operations Lead · Investigator · Loss Prevention SpecialistCertified by CSS® and CSI®
- Management Manages the security function and the people who deliver it, makes decisions within the programme, and advises business leaders.Security Manager · Regional Security Manager · Head of Security OperationsCertified by CSM®
- Leadership Leads the security function and is accountable for its outcomes, setting security strategy and policy for the enterprise.Security Director · Head of Corporate Security · Chief Security OfficerCertified by CSD®
- Independent Practice Advises organisations on security as an independent practitioner rather than an employee.Security Consultant · Risk Advisor · Independent Security PractitionerCertified by CSC®
GOVERNANCE
Examined by CorpSecurity.
Governed by LYL Corp International.
CorpSecurity International is a certification body of LYL Corp International, an international professional certification organization operating since 2020. LYL Corp International governs certification standards across three disciplines, delivered through three certification bodies — CorpSecurity International (corporate security), LYL BCM (business continuity management), and LYL HRM (human resource management).
Standards are set by working security practitioners and governed by the CorpSecurity Certification Board. Every CorpSecurity certificate carries two marks: the certification body that examined and issued it, and the governing authority whose standards it was awarded under.
THE CSA® 1-MILLION MISSION
Your security experience | CSA® certification | fully funded.
Cost should not decide who can demonstrate their security competence. Through the 1-Million Mission, CorpSecurity covers 100% of CSA® training and examination fees for eligible security professionals worldwide.
With at least two years of security experience, you can apply, prepare for the examination, and earn a credential employers can verify.
- The fees are covered.
- The certification standards are not reduced.
- Certification requires passing the proctored examination at 80%.
- A $75 annual maintenance fee applies after certification, payable on passing.
- The Mission applies to CSA®. All other credentials are awarded at full fee under standard requirements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is CSA® certification?
CSA® stands for Certified Security Associate, the professional baseline credential issued by CorpSecurity International. It requires two years of security experience and is awarded on passing a proctored examination at a minimum score of 80%.
What security certifications does CorpSecurity offer?
CorpSecurity International issues six credentials: CSA® (Certified Security Associate, professional baseline), CSS® (Certified Security Specialist, physical security and operations), CSI® (Certified Security Investigator, corporate investigations), CSM® (Certified Security Manager, security management), CSD® (Certified Security Director, enterprise security leadership), and CSC® (Certified Security Consultant, security consulting).
How much does CorpSecurity certification cost?
CSS® and CSI® are $700 for training and examination. CSM® is $900. CSD® is $1,500. The Triple Crown programme covering CSS®, CSI® and CSM® is $1,500. CSA® training and examination are fully funded under the 1-Million Mission. A $75 annual maintenance fee applies after certification and covers every CorpSecurity credential a professional holds.
How much security experience do I need?
CSA® requires two years. CSS® and CSI® require five years, reduced to four for CSA® holders. CSM® requires seven years, reduced to six for CSA® holders. CSD® requires fifteen years, reduced to twelve for CSM® holders. CSC® requires seven years plus an active CSS®, CSI® or CSM® credential.
Do I have to start with CSA®?
No. CorpSecurity credentials are role-based rather than sequential. Enter at the level that matches your experience. Holding a lower credential reduces the experience requirement for the next one.
Is training mandatory for CorpSecurity certification?
No. Official training is optional and delivered virtually at your own pace. Candidates may prepare independently and register for the examination only. Both routes require the same experience and the same passing standard. Completing training alone does not award certification
Are CorpSecurity examinations proctored?
Yes. CSA® uses system-proctored delivery with browser lockdown. Advanced credentials use recorded screen-share proctoring.
Does the 1-Million Mission cover certification fees?
The CSA® 1-Million Mission covers 100% of CSA® training and examination fees for eligible security professionals. Candidates must still meet the two-year experience requirement and pass the examination at 80%. The $75 annual maintenance fee is payable on certification. The Mission applies to CSA® only.
How long is CorpSecurity certification valid?
CorpSecurity certifications are valid for three years, subject to annual maintenance and continuing professional education requirements. Credentials that lapse are marked inactive on the register.
How can employers verify a CorpSecurity credential?
Employers can independently confirm a holder's name, credential, and current certification status through the credential's digital badge and its verification record.
Who governs CorpSecurity certifications?
CorpSecurity International is a certification body of LYL Corp International. Standards are set by working security practitioners and governed by the CorpSecurity Certification Board, under LYL Corp International standards.
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