AESRM Issues Series of Convergence and ERM Papers as Complimentary Resource for Security Professionals
Rolling Meadows, IL, USA (18 March 2009) — Security is a top-of-mind issue at every enterprise and the profession continues to rapidly evolve. To help security professionals keep up to date with the latest industry issues and changes, the Alliance for Enterprise Security Risk Management (AESRM) publishes complimentary resources, including a new five-paper series on contemporary security issues such as convergence and enterprise risk management (ERM).
The following five papers are now available as free downloads at www.aesrm.org:
- Business Impact Analysis—A Paradigm Shift, by Shankar Swaroop
- A Case for the Convergence of Corporate Physical and IT Security Management, by James Willison
- The Convergence of IT Security and ERM—A Security Professional’s Point of View, by Joerg Fritsch
- Forming a Consolidated View of Risk From the Perspective of Traditional and Information Security, by Melissa Mayo, Asha Jones, Reed Emmons and Salman Mazhar
- Risk Management for Identity Management Solutions, by András Gábor and Andrea Ko
The AESRM was formed in 2005 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–consisting of ASIS International and ISACA—brings together more than 100,000 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 ISACA
Serving more than 86,000 constituents in more than 160 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 ISACA Journal, and develops international information systems auditing and control standards. It also administers the globally respected Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation, earned by more than 60,000 professionals since 1978; the Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) designation, earned by more than 10,000 professionals since 2002; and the new Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) designation.
About ASIS International
ASIS International (ASIS) (www.asisonline.org) is the largest organization for security professionals, with more than 37,000 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, governmental 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.
Contact
Kristen Kessinger, +1.847.660.5512, news@isaca.org
Vicki Moeser, +1.703.518.1466, vmoeser@asisonline.org