cATO™ Index

Join the ranks of security and public safety professionals worldwide that have achieved the Certified Anti-Terrorism Officer (cATO™) credential as recognition of their unique expertise in the field of managing terrorism-related risk.

The Certified Anti-Terrorism Officer (cATO™) credential is the global benchmark for recognizing career achievement and knowledge in the protection of facilities, organizations, and the public against acts of terrorism.

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All Certified Anti-Terrorism Officer (cATO™) candidates are required to comply with essential eligibility requirements and complete the cATO™ application and examination.

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Each candidate for certification is required to pass the cATO™ Certification Examination to measure their knowledge of anti-terrorism and related risk management topics.

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The cATO™ Body of Knowledge includes a wide spectrum of topics related to contemporary terrorism and the protection of facilities and the public against acts of terrorism.

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IACSP offers several ways to prepare for the Certified Anti-Terrorism Officer (cATO™) Certification Examination including live seminars, online training/review courses, and independent study.

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Eligibility for cATO™ certification is limited to active members of the International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP).

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