Time Warner Cable and IBM Use Enterprise Security Competency Model to Realign Job Descriptions
September 28 2015 - 11:44AM
Business Wire
First-of-its-kind model by University of
Phoenix and ASIS Foundation outlines competencies required for
security professionals
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 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, www.twcbc.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.
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