Many of these groups offer specialized training or certifications. For those simply interested in professional networking, LinkedIn also offers many informal groups that may be of interest to security managers.

American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)

http://www.asisonline.org/

Associated Locksmiths of America (ALOA)

http://www.aloa.org/

The Operations Security Professional's Association (OSPA)

http://www.opsecprofessionals.org/

The Operations Security Professional's Association (OSPA) is a tax exempt non-profit organization dedicated to improving awareness of OPSEC procedures, as well as building cohesion amongst its members. OSPA members work together behind the scenes to further the discipline, as well as creating and sharing information on a wide range of subjects, such as information security, OPSEC briefings, Security Briefings, OPSEC program management and more.

Military Intelligence Corps Association (MICA)

http://micorps.org/

National Military Intelligence Association (NMIA)

http://www.nmia.org/

The Society of Industrial Security Professionals (NCMS)

https://www.classmgmt.com/