The South African Institute of Security is committed to heightening and maintaining the level of excellence and professional competence of security practitioners, through: skills development training (Sector Safety and Security Training and Education Authority), diplomas/degrees through the University of South Africa (UNISA) and bursary schemes; implementing our Code of Ethics; encouraging the advancement of technology; enhancing the credibility, reputation and ethos of our membership by upholding high standards of qualification and enrolment; providing a career structure for the security industry through recognition of professional examinations for the levels of Graduate, Member and Fellow; liasing with business, industry, commerce, government departments, public bodies, professions, academic institutions and other associations; printing and distributing books, pamphlets, papers and articles of the activities of the Institute and security profession; inspiring trust among the public at large by raising issues that focus on their needs for safety and security;