AESRM Recognizes Winner of First Annual Excellence in Security Convergence Award
Award honors leadership and initiative in growing security field
San Diego, California, USA (25 September 2006) — The Alliance for Enterprise Security Risk Management (AESRM), a partnership of the three leading international security associations — ASIS International, ISACA and the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) — today presented Dave Tyson, MBA, CPP, CISSP, with the first-ever AESRM Excellence in Security Convergence Award.
David Kent, Vice President of Security for Genzyme Corporation, and Dave Morrow, CISM, Chief Security and Privacy Officer for EDS, were the two other finalists for the award.
The award was created to honor individuals who are leading the growing field of “security convergence,” which is the integration of traditional and information security functions. Thirty-three entries were received, nominating security professionals from around the world for the first installation of this award.
“We are thrilled to have received so many high-quality nominations from such a variety of global organizations, particularly in the award’s inaugural year,” said Ray O’Hara, CPP, Chairman of AESRM. “We congratulate Dave Tyson, the finalists and everyone who participated in the award competition, and thank them all for the role they are playing in advancing the security profession through convergence.”
Tyson, Chief Security Officer for the City of Vancouver in Canada, is a member of all three AESRM partner organizations and has played an active role in the formation and initiatives of the AESRM to promote convergence and enterprisewide risk management.
Dubbed “Mr. Convergence” by Canadian Security magazine, Tyson is considered to be one of the thought leaders in the field of security convergence and one of the few practitioners to successfully implement convergence in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment such as the City of Vancouver.
All nominations/entries were judged by at least two representatives from each of the AESRM partner organizations. Among the criteria for the award was extensive leadership in improving the convergence of traditional and information security throughout an organization. The award also recognizes progress in areas such as: improved security and decreased risk within an enterprise; achieved demonstrable ROI/cost savings; convergence progress achieved in all three domains of people, process and technology; and demonstrated leadership in sharing convergence accomplishments outside of one’s own enterprise.
Tyson was recognized for his achievements and presented with the AESRM Excellence in Security Convergence Award at a special awards luncheon during the ASIS International 52nd Annual Seminar and Exhibits, being held September 25-28 in San Diego, Calif.
Earlier this month, AESRM — as part of its commitment to raising awareness of the need for a broad and unified method of addressing enterprise security — released Convergent Security Risks in Physical Security Systems and IT Infrastructures, an overview examination of the issues related to the converged security risks in physical security systems and IT infrastructures.
For more information on all AESRM publications and initiatives, please visit: www.aesrm.org.
Background on AESRM
The Alliance for Enterprise Security Risk Management (AESRM) was formed in February 2005 by ASIS International, ISACA and the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) to encourage board and senior executive attention to critical security-related issues and the need for a comprehensive approach to protect the enterprise. The alliance brings together more than 90,000 global security professionals with broad security backgrounds and skills to address the significant increase and complexity of security-related risks to international commerce from terrorism, cyber attacks, Internet viruses, theft, fraud, extortion and other threats.
About ASIS
ASIS International (ASIS) (www.asisonline.org) is the preeminent organization for security professionals, with more than 34,000 members worldwide. Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness and productivity of security professionals by developing educational programs and materials that address broad security interests, such as the ASIS Annual Seminar and Exhibits, as well as specific security topics. ASIS also advocates the role and value of the security management profession to business, the media, government entities, and the public. By providing members and the security community with access to a full range of programs and services, and by publishing the industry’s number one magazine —Security Management— ASIS leads the way for advanced and improved security performance.
About ISACA
With more than 50,000 members who live and work in more than 140 countries, ISACA® (www.isaca.org) is a recognized worldwide leader in IT governance, control, security and assurance. Founded in 1969, ISACA sponsors international conferences, publishes the Information Systems Control Journal®, develops international information systems auditing and control standards, and administers the globally respected Certified Information Systems Auditor™ (CISA®) designation, earned by more than 48,000 professionals since inception, and the Certified Information Security Manager® (CISM®) designation, a groundbreaking credential earned by 6,000 professionals.
About ISSA
The Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) (www.issa.org), with more than 13,000 individual members and 111 chapters around the world, is the largest international, not-for-profit association for information security professionals. It provides educational forums, information resources and peer interaction opportunities to enhance the knowledge, skill and professional growth of its members. ISSA members are consistently recognized as experts on critical issues in the area of information security, and the Association is viewed as an important resource for small businesses, global enterprises and government organizations alike. Working closely with other industry organizations such as (ISC)2, ASIS and ISACA, and leading worldwide initiatives like the GAISP and the recommended CISO education curriculum, ISSA is focused on providing leadership and maintaining its role as The Global Voice of Information Security.
Media Contacts
For ASIS: Chris Flynn, cflynn@asisonline.org, 703.518.1466
For ISACA: Kristen Kessinger, kkessinger@isaca.org, 847.590.7455
For ISSA: Ira Winkler, ira@isaq.com, 443-994-0245