ASIS International (ASIS), the leading association for security management professionals worldwide, has named Enterprise Security Risk Management (ESRM) a global strategic priority for the association and has committed to infusing its concepts into all programs and services.
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Both a philosophy and management system, ESRM uses globally established risk management principles to help security professionals manage the varied security risks facing organizations. By making ESRM a strategic objective, ASIS is looking to shift the profession from a siloed approach to security management to a more collaborative process.
“Threats today are increasingly more sophisticated, targeting organizations in myriad ways. In addition, the rapidly evolving business and compliance landscape requires a more holistic and strategic approach to managing organizational risk,” says David C. Davis, CPP, President, ASIS International. “As the only global professional association representing the total spectrum of security, ASIS is uniquely positioned to lead this effort.”
ESRM covers not only traditional security issues such as loss prevention and terrorism, but also a broad array of topics including brand protection, business continuity, corporate espionage, cybersecurity, information security, resilience, and white collar crime. Davis goes on to note “by embracing an ESRM mindset, our members will become more effective security professionals and more valuable members of their organizations.”
