First-of-its-kind model by University of Phoenix and ASIS Foundation
outlines competencies required for security professionals
PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Security risks to individuals and organizations are evolving at such a
rapid pace, organizations of all sizes are struggling to maintain a
security workforce with the skills to thwart criminal efforts that
impact a company’s bottom line and to protect consumers’ data.
University of Phoenix announced that Time Warner Cable® and IBM® have
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taken an unprecedented step to address security workforce upskilling by
realigning security-related job descriptions to the University of
Phoenix® and ASIS Foundation™ Enterprise Security Competency Model. The
model is a first of its kind in the industry and allows employers of all
sizes to accurately define core skills and competencies required for
security positions, ensuring a clear path to education, training and
ultimately, competency to address 21st century security risks.
“The Enterprise Security Competency Model is the first in the industry
to identify the specific professional competencies and skills required
to respond to security risks,” said Brian Allen, chief security officer
for Time Warner Cable. “When we realigned our job descriptions to
conform to this model, it affected more than 100 security-related jobs,
increased skill sets and raised expectations for those already employed
by Time Warner Cable. It now serves as a guide for those looking to join
our company.”
The security industry is formidable, with an estimated $410 billion
annual market in the United States alone.1 Yet despite its
size and scope, the industry had not previously widely endorsed a clear
set of competencies and skills to enable the workforce to keep pace with
expanding roles and responsibilities.
“The Enterprise Security Competency Model is the industry standard IBM
uses to prepare our workforce to address security challenges now and
into the future,” said Mark Beaudry, Ph.D., CPP, senior security
professional, IBM Corporate Security. “The U.S. Department of Labor’s
endorsement of the model developed by University of Phoenix and ASIS
further reiterates the need to define security through an
industry-accepted standard.”
“We are incredibly pleased to see the Enterprise Security Competency
Model have an immediate impact in the industry,” said Dr. Linda
Florence, CPP, vice president and dean of specialty programs for
University of Phoenix College of Security and Criminal Justice. “Time
Warner Cable and IBM are examples of industry leaders championing the
need for an industry-wide standard. This will also allow higher
education to shape curriculum to train current and future security
professionals to help them better succeed in the industry.”
Work on the competency model began in 2013. The U.S. Department of Labor
has endorsed this model and has published it to its website.
“The Enterprise Security Competency Model is intended to define the
foundation for educating security professionals,” said Spider Marks,
executive dean with University of Phoenix College of Security and
Criminal Justice. “The endorsement by the U.S. Department of Labor, as
well as the adoption of the model by leading U.S. companies like Time
Warner Cable and IBM, signal we are moving closer to the consistent
education and training of professionals who play a critical role in
ensuring the safety and security of our nation.”
For more information about each of these programs, including on-time
completion rates, the median debt incurred by students who completed the
program and other important information, please visit phoenix.edu/programs/gainful-employment.
For more information about all University of Phoenix programs in
security, visit www.phoenix.edu/security.
About Time Warner Cable
Time Warner Cable Inc. (NYSE: TWC) is among the largest providers of
video, high-speed data and voice services in the United States,
connecting 15 million customers to entertainment, information and each
other. Time Warner Cable Business Class offers data, video and voice
services to businesses of all sizes, cell tower backhaul services to
wireless carriers, and enterprise-class, cloud-enabled hosting, managed
applications and services. Time Warner Cable Media, the advertising
sales arm of Time Warner Cable, offers national, regional and local
companies innovative advertising solutions. More information about the
services of Time Warner Cable is available at www.twc.com,
and www.twcmedia.com.
About IBM
IBM is the world's largest information technology company, with 80 years
of leadership in helping businesses innovate. IBM Software offers the
widest range of applications, middleware and operating systems for all
types of computing platforms, allowing customers to take full advantage
of the new era of e-business. The fastest way to get more information
about IBM software is through the IBM Software home page at http://www.software.ibm.com/.
About ASIS Foundation
The ASIS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to
fostering research and education opportunities that enhance the security
profession. The topics researched by the Foundation produce valuable and
actionable knowledge for the security professional. Additionally,
through the awarding of scholarships, the Foundation ensures that those
pursuing a career in the field of security management are able to
realize the highest academic achievements. Foundation programs are
supported solely by contributions from individuals, ASIS chapters, and
other organizations who share its vision of advancing both the security
profession and the professional. www.foundation.asisonline.org.
About the College of Security and Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix® College of Security and Criminal Justice
continues the University’s original mission when it began serving
working professionals such as police officers more than 30 years ago.
The College offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that
provide the skills needed to develop the next generation of leaders in
the security and criminal justice fields. Students are supported by
faculty members who are experts and leaders in their fields, and can
connect with students and professionals through online and campus
networking opportunities. The College of Security and Criminal Justice’s
Faculty Advisory Council reviews trends and helps keep curriculum on
pace with national and international market demands. For more
information, visit www.phoenix.edu/cjs.
About University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix is constantly innovating to help working adults
move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly changing world.
Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses, and interactive
learning can help students more effectively pursue career and personal
aspirations while balancing their busy lives. As a subsidiary of Apollo
Education Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:
APOL), University of Phoenix serves a diverse student population,
offering associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs
from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online
throughout the world. For more information, visit www.phoenix.edu.
Contacts
University of Phoenix
Jennifer Marshall, 847-476-2734