(RABQSA: Sydney) -- Worldwide standards in asset and personnel security management systems are about to improve dramatically with the launch this week of an internationally recognized Security Management System (SecMS) Auditor Certification Scheme.

The scheme provides international recognition for auditors who conduct security audits to ensure organizations maintain management systems appropriate to manage security, based on the identification and management of risk.

The scheme was developed by RABQSA International with Sustainability Pty Ltd and a scheme committee of national and international representatives from the security and risk management industry. Under the scheme, participants will achieve certification through demonstration of the audit and security-related competencies that have been determined by the Sub-Scheme Committee for Security. The scheme is designed to meet the requirements outlined in the international standard ISO 17024 for competency-based personnel certification.

There are four grades of SecMS auditing certification that participants can achieve: Provisional Auditor, Auditor, Lead Auditor, and Business Improvement Auditor. To achieve certification, participants must demonstrate knowledge, skills, personal attributes and relevant industry experience as outlined in the certification requirements.

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