ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwired - November 30, 2016) - 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.

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."

To lead this initiative, the Board of Directors has established a two-year ESRM commission, headed by Dave N. Tyson, CPP, 2016 ASIS International chairman of the board. Tyson notes that while ASIS has been involved in ESRM for years, it has never committed to driving the approach in this manner or emphasizing its vital importance to the work ASIS members do.

"The commission will develop a framework to integrate ESRM into all ASIS education, white papers, research, and other professional offerings," said Tyson. "We believe the result will be a more empowered membership, safer enterprises, a more strategic approach to risk, and a more cost-effective security function."

Serving alongside Tyson on the commission are Brian J. Allen, CPP; Raymond T. O'Hara, CPP, executive vice president, AS Solution; John A. Petruzzi, Jr., CPP; John E. Turey, CPP, senior director of Enterprise Security Risk Management, TE Connectivity; and Volker Wagner, senior vice president, Deutsche Telekom. Additional members -- from across the globe, industries, and specialties -- are expected to be added. ASIS will also look to collaborate with other organizations to advance the richness and value of the content it develops. For more information, visit www.asisonline.org/esrm.

About ASIS International
ASIS International (ASIS) is the largest membership organization for security management professionals that crosses industry sectors, embracing every discipline along the security spectrum from operational to cybersecurity. Founded in 1955, ASIS is dedicated to increasing the effectiveness of security professionals at all levels.

Through hundreds of chapters across the globe, ASIS develops and delivers board certifications and industry standards, hosts networking opportunities, publishes the award-winning Security Management magazine, and offers educational programs, including the Annual Seminar and Exhibits -- the security industry's most influential event. Whether providing thought leadership through the CSO Center for the industry's most senior executives or advocating before business, government, or the media, ASIS is focused on advancing the profession, and ensuring that the security community has access to intelligence, resources, and technology needed within the business enterprise. www.asisonline.org