About the Standard

The Industrial Asset Protection Standard (IAPS) is a comprehensive framework designed to enhance the protection of industrial assets. It aims to address the increasing threats faced by industrial facilities in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

The Standard’s Purpose, Scope and Audience

Purpose

To provide guidelines and best practices for the protection of physical and intellectual assets within industrial organizations. It emphasizes a unified and systematic approach to Asset Protection, involving every member of the organization.

Scope

A wide range of topics related to Asset Protection, including governance, risk management, infrastructure, administration, equipment, management systems, maintenance, and audits. It addresses the protection of physical assets, such as installations, resources, utilities, materials, and classified information, as well as digital assets, information, and intellectual property.

Audience

The IAPS is intended for a diverse audience involved in the protection of industrial assets. This includes:

  • Asset Protection professionals
  • Security managers and personnel
  • Risk managers
  • Operations managers
  • Executives and decision-makers in industrial organizations
  • Anyone responsible for safeguarding industrial assets

Main Sections and Subsections

Getting Certified

The IAPA Shield

7 Step Process to Revolutionize Asset Protection