ACCELERATING YOUR CAREER PATH IN SECURITY
Expert-design certifications to propel your career toward executive levels, based on the "gold standard" for the security industry
At Security Operations Institute (SOI), we don't just teach theory; we train the leaders that today's global security job market demands. We are an educational institute specializing in executive education in security, designed for professionals who want to move beyond operational roles and become strategists capable of managing corporate risks in complex environments.
We help professionals speak the language of senior management. We understand that their experience is essential, but official certification is what validates that leadership in front of a board of directors and helps them achieve the executive position they seek.
Our Track Record and International Support
We have a team with over 40 years of experience in training industry leaders. Our impact is global, having trained more than 1,000 professionals in 25 countries. What sets us apart is our unique institutional backing:
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Exclusive Representatives in the USA: We are the official representative in the United States of the Security International Institute (SII).
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Connection with ASIS International: Through SII —who is an ASIS preferred provider— we provide programs aligned with the body of knowledge and standards of ASIS International , the world's leading security organization.
Our Mission
To develop globally minded leaders in the security sector, training them to the highest international standards so they move beyond reactive measures and become the strategists that modern organizations demand. At SOI, we transform operational experience into undeniable leadership credentials, enhancing our students' employability and preparing them to make decisions that positively impact complex environments.
Our Values
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Excellence under Global Standards: We adhere to the industry's "gold standard", aligning every training program with ASIS International's body of knowledge. We provide top-quality programs designed by professionals with decades of real-world experience.
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Strategic Leadership: We believe in the evolution of the professional; therefore, we encourage the shift from a reactive mindset to a strategic vision. We prepare our students to manage risk and lead corporate security operations.
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International Authority and Backing: Our identity is built on the credibility of 40 years of experience and our position as the exclusive U.S. representatives of the Security International Institute (SII). We develop leaders with the necessary credentials to manage large teams and corporate budgets.
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Talent Validation: We recognize that experience is fundamental, but certification is the proof of mastery. We are committed to transforming our students' years of work into undisputed leadership credentials for any board of directors.
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Vision of Growth Without Borders: We operate with a global mindset, having impacted over 1,000 professionals in 25 countries. We foster careers that know no geographical limits, focused on employability and continuous management advancement.
Our Leadership Team
Hernando Hernández
Hernando Hernández is a professional with over 40 years of experience in the security sector and more than 50 years as an information analyst, with an operational background in Latin America and Africa. He has founded and led successful companies in the regional private security industry, including the security and investigations firm Trust International, as well as Instituto Securitas and its Professional Security School. Over the last decade, he has specialized in designing and delivering preparatory courses for ASIS International certifications, solidifying his reputation as a trainer for professionals from highly prestigious global companies. He is a member of OSAC, the global Overseas Security Advisory Council network, which promotes security cooperation between the private sector and the U.S. government
Edgar Lamela
Edgar Lamela isan accomplished Business Strategy and Marketing professional, with a proven track record in creating market leadership across the technology, consumer goods, direct sales, and education sectors. He has successfully developed projects and led teams at multinational corporations such as Procter & Gamble, Unilever, and Verizon, earning recognition for his contributions. He possesses extensive experience in the licensing and accreditation of higher education institutions in the United States. Additionally, he has managed growth initiatives in the markets of Colombia, Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, and has worked on regional projects for Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Victor Manrique
Víctor Manrique is an experienced senior advisor with a C-level track record in direct sales, consumer goods, and education, specializing in operations and business development. Throughout his professional career, he has become an expert in the Operations and Business Development verticals and has been successful in establishing the US market entry for companies from other countries. His experience includes the performance evaluation of educational platforms and institutions to help them achieve their operational and commercial goals. Víctor combines analytical skill with strategic vision to create and execute aggressive business development plans that drive growth and solidify market position in competitive environments.
