ASIS and BICSI sign memorandum of understanding

ASIS International and BICSI (Building Industry Consulting Service International) have signed a memorandum of understanding to foster the growth of the security and information technology systems industries, promote public safety and protect critical infrastructure globally.

The primary focus of this agreement is collaboration and information sharing in the areas of research, education, standards and advocacy. The associations hope to address these key issues:

• Privacy concerns over the use of security and information technology systems technologies
• The development of an educated security and information technology systems workforce
• Voluntary consensus standards
• The availability of federal and state financial resources for the protection of critical infrastructures during a time of fiscal austerity

“The collective knowledge and expertise within our membership bodies is quite substantial,” said Geoffrey T Craighead, ASIS President. “By focusing on common goals and leveraging our core assets, ASIS and BICSI have a tremendous opportunity to impact and shape the future of homeland security by influencing and driving practice, policy and strategy across the private and public sectors.

“Together, we possess the information, skills and abilities to exponentially increase the effectiveness and efficiency of security and information systems technology systems for the global benefit of public safety and business resiliency.”