You should now have a good idea of what is expected of a security professional and the ways in which you can best strive to meet those expectations. The legislation provides the legal framework in which you must perform your duties. Your employer defines where you do your work and under what circumstances it should be performed. But the choice to be an exemplary in your field is yours alone. Your commitment to seeking a security professional licence is the first of many decisions you will be asked to make in your career. By demonstrating professionalism and respect for the law and your organization, you are setting an example for the clients and community you will serve.

As a uniformed security professional, you are distinct amongst the crowd; keep the best practices you have just studied in mind so that you will be noticed for all the right reasons.