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THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CERTIFIED SECURITY PROFESSIONAL (CSP) CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN HARNESSING LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES IN THE FIELD OF INDUSTRIAL SECURITY
Author(s) -
Lesmer G. Evasco,
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Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
international journal of advanced research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2320-5407
DOI - 10.21474/ijar01/14100
Subject(s) - certification , certified information systems security professional , credibility , professional certification (computer technology) , security management , thematic analysis , standard of good practice , government (linguistics) , information security , business , knowledge management , public relations , qualitative research , computer science , political science , computer security , security service , sociology , social science , linguistics , philosophy , network security policy , law
This study is a qualitative research using a descriptive analysis approach to analyze the importance of acquiring the Certified Security Professional (CSP) Certification Program in harnessing leadership capabilities among security professionals in the field of industrial security management. It was participated by purposively selected five (5) security professionals who are CSP holder – participants. Thematic analysis was used to interpret and analyzed the gathered data. The study revealed that CSP Certification program adds value to the leadership potentials among security professionals. It provides knowledge, guiding principles and standards in industrial security management. CSP title is advantageous and gives an edge to aspiring security professionals. It contributes credibility to former military/police and government officers as they seek opportunities in the corporate world. As educators, CSP Certification program serves as continuing professional education that shapes educational leadership.