ASIS International Collaborating on Security Awareness Standard

Emblez Longoria

Introduction Emblez Longoria is a retired law enforcement officer who is

currently a senior security consultant at Verizon Communications. Emblez Longoria obtained his Certified Protection Professional (CPP) from ASIS International. 

ASIS International is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. It is one of the leading security societies in the world. The organization aims to elevate the security profession by creating materials and educational programs, as well as holding exhibits and seminars. ASIS also performs an advocacy role for the security profession to other stakeholders in society. 

It was announced in early March 2016 that ASIS International will collaborate with ISACA to develop a Security Awareness American National Standard. ISACA is prominent information, cyber, and physical security professional association. 

ASIS International Because the world has become more

interconnected, security issues far surpass physical security. Protecting information and transactions is becoming a major issue. Thus, a holistic approach must be used to address the current environment where there is now a convergence of cyber, information, and physical security needs. 

Developing a security standard by combining industry best practices is intended to help to address current issues regarding asset protection.