Standard Development
Protective Intelligence Systems
BEPP/PIS-202x
​PURPOSE:
BEPP’s longstanding strategy is to first define intelligence and context from the user’s perspective. With the BEPP EPS 202X Standard serving as this foundation, our ANSI-registered project, BEPP/PIS-202x, expands this framework to standardize the organizational production side of the intelligence cycle. Together, these standards deliver a comprehensive, end-to-end intelligence function that seamlessly bridges the gap between producer and consumer covering the entire intelligence lifecycle from purpose, integration, generation, and delivery.
Our national standard focus on the knowledge base and duties required to provide Protective Intelligence Systems… ​
​By definition, the term “Protective” in this instance signifies that intelligence is systematically applied to safeguard both tangible and intangible assets. This ensures that the intelligence function provides security for physical personnel and infrastructure, as well as brand reputation, intellectual property, and organizational resilience.
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By definition, a “System” is a structured, interacting group of elements established to achieve a specific objective. The BEPP’s definition of “Protective Intelligence Systems” represents a total intelligence function. It covers every stage of the intelligence lifecycle, including but not limited to the integration, management, and standardized processes required for organizational intelligence.
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"Protective Intelligence Systems” represents a total intelligence function. It covers every stage of the intelligence lifecycle, including but not limited to the integration, management, and standardized processes required for organizational intelligence.
Standards Development Participation
Standard development is open to all directly and materially interested parties. The process is facilitated by two distinct bodies: the Working Group and the Technical Committee.
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Working Group
The Working Group serves as the primary drafting body. Its members are responsible for researching, formulating, and submitting recommendations to the Technical Committee for final review, revision, and formal approval.
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Technical Committee (The Consensus Body)
The Technical Committee acts as the final authority for developing new or revised language for BEPP standards. To ensure a fair and balanced consensus, no single interest category shall comprise more than one-third of the total committee membership.
Interest Categories
To maintain a balanced perspective, participants are classified into the following four categories:
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Producer: Intelligence developer, analyst, and/or manager
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User: Consumer of intelligence products
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Subject Matter Expert: An individual who has specific experience and/or certifications that integrates with "Producers" and/or "Users".
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General Interest: Technical or other Specialist that work with "Producers" and/or "Users"
Initial registration deadline is April 30, 2026.
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Petitioners Participation Requirements and Considerations
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To be considered for participation petitioners must complete the online application: Intelligence Standard Committee Application
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Petitioners must submit a current resume/cv to standards@ep-board.org
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Petitioners must have access to BaseCamp which is used for document/information sharing and scheduling. The BEPP will provide all those on the Working Group and Technical Committee access at no charge. DO NOT pay for a BaseCamp subscription.
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Those petitioners convicted of or pending any criminal charges to include felonies or certain misdemeanors may be excluded from consideration. ​
After Submission - Next Steps
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Individuals will be assigned to either the Working Group or Technical Committee
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Initial meetings will be set for both the Working Group and Technical Committee to explain the process and expectations of all participants.
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Working Document will be sent to the Working Group and the development process will begin.​
For procedural details, please refer to the BEPP Procedures for the Development of an American National Standard, updated and approved by ANSI on December 10, 2025.​
​​Any questions about the Working Group, Technical Committee and/or the standard development process should be sent to standards@ep-board.org
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Procedures
All American National Standards (ANS) approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) must strictly adhere to a rigorous, established process to ensure their legitimacy, impartiality, and effectiveness. This adherence is critical because the ANS designation signifies that the standard was developed in an environment where consensus was reached among all directly and materially affected stakeholders. By mandating steps like public review, open comment periods, and balanced committee representation, the process prevents any single interest group from dominating the final requirements. This methodical approach guarantees that the resulting standard is technically sound, broadly applicable, and widely accepted across the industry it governs, making it a reliable benchmark for best practices and compliance.
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The BEPP Standard Development Process complies with all ANSI requirements. It proceeds in the following manner:​​​
Phase 1
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Applications are accepted for those who wish to participate in the process. That application can be found at: Intelligence Standard Committee Application
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The BEPP BoD will develop the framework for the working document (WD) which will be put forward to ANSI for future approval as the ANS.
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Respondents will be reviewed and based on their individual application the BEPP Board of Directors (BoD) will assign respondents to either the Working Group (WG) or Technical Committee (TC).
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Phase 2
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The Working Group will be provided with the WD for no less than 60-days to review and make their comments and recommendations.
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The WG members will submit their comments using the provided spreadsheet EP Training Standard Comment Form to the BEPP no later then the stated due date.
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The BEPP will add the WG comments to the WD.
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The WD will then be provided to the TC for no less than 60-days to review and make their comments and recommendations.
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IF there are significant changes and/or the TC votes to send the WD back to the WG the BEPP will do so and steps 1-4 will be repeated
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Once all WG comments and recommendations are complete the TC will review the entire document via weekly virtual meetings.
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Phase 3
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Upon the completion of the TC review the completed WD will be prepared for public review and comment.
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The public review and comment period will be for no less than 45-days.
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All public comments will be reviewed by the TC and either accepted, accepted with modification, rejected or saved for the next standard update.
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All public commenters will be notified of receipt of their public comment(s) and the TC's decision regarding the comment(s).
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Phase 4
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Upon all public comments being addressed the TC will receive the entire WD for their review.
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During the TC review period of no less than 30 days each TC member will vote to accept or reject the WD as the proposed industry standard.
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Phase 5
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The BEPP provides all evidence and documentation to ANSI for their review and approval
