Key Success Factors for Women In Security

Session 3302September 13, 2016

Key Factors

•Strategy

•Certification

•Networking

•Brand

Success

Rose Miller, CPP, CHPAStaff Consultant

Columbus, OHRisk & Vulnerability Assessments

Security Master Planning

Security Program Development

SRMC, LLC

Columbus, OH

35 years/8 in private sector

Army Military Police Officer for 27 years

Board Certified (ASIS International)

Certified Protection Professional

Board Certified (IAHSS International)

Certified Healthcare Protection

Administrator

Joined SRMC, LLC January 2016

Ann Trinca, Esq.

CPP, PSP, PCISr. VP, SecTek, Inc.

Reston, VA

Corporate Compliance;

Professional Development

Training; Business Development

SecTek, Inc.

Guard Services / National

ASIS Professional Certification Board

ASIS Board Certifications:

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)

• Professional Certified Investigator (PCI)

• Physical Security Professional (PSP)

ASIS WIS Council

• Chair, Certification Committee

• Chair, Strategic Alliance

VA DCJS, Private Security Services

Advisory Board

Joined SecTek in 1999; principal

George Washington U Law; UC Davis

Worldwide

Soft Target Site Assessments

Red Teaming, Exercise Planner

DoD Graduate School Professor

Academic Author

30 Years – 21 military, 9 private contractor

Military Installation Commander

Directed Security for Air Force 1, POTUS

Dept of Defense Grad School Professor

Counterterrorism and Security

Soft Target Hardening Expert/Practitioner

ASIS Book of the Year, 2015

Just returned from 2 years in Middle East

WIS liaison for Doha chapter; ASIS Middle

East speaker in Dubai

Dr. Jennifer HestermanColonel, USAF (retired)

Independent Contractor

Charleston, SC

Gail Essen, CPP, PSPEnterprise Integrated Security

Golden Valley, MN

Security Plans

Risk, Threat, Site Assessments

Strategic Execution

Business Valuation

Honeywell

Americas West

25 Years / Last 10 in Enterprise Security

Owned WBE, MBE, DBE Business

Board Certified (ASIS International)

2017-2019: ASIS Board of Directors

2015-2016:Chair ASIS WIS Council

2013-2016:Chair ASIS Certification

Committee (MN)

2016: Adjunct Instructor–CPP Review

Course

CVI (Chemical-Terrorism Vulnerability

Information)

Joined Honeywell June 2015

Rose Miller, CPP, CHPAStaff Consultant

Columbus, OHRisk & Vulnerability Assessments

Security Master Planning

Security Program Development

SRMC, LLC

Columbus, OH

Strategy

Strategy – Plan of Action

Think Long Term

Describe the end state

Be flexible – living plan

Make it detailed

Be bold

Focus is your unlimited potential

Link to Corporate Strategy

Identify your role, department’s role

Align – eliminate silos

Look for mutual benefit

Get a place at the table

Find a champion

Put it into action

Create a timeline

Identify short term objectives

Plan to overcome obstacles

Determine requirements and resources

Communicate your plan

Show the value proposition

Be your own cheerleader

Avoid naysayers

Corporate Compliance;

Professional Development

Training; Business Development

SecTek, Inc.

Guard Services / National

Certification

Ann Trinca, Esq.

CPP, PSP, PCISr. VP, SecTek, Inc.

Reston, VA

CertificationsWhy Certification Matters: 3 Levels

Individual

Organization

Industry Consider the meaning of “profession / professional”

i.e. doctors, lawyers, accountants, nurses, security

Common denominators:

Common body of knowledge

Rigorous exam

Continuing education requirements

Code of ethics

Professional organization

Certifications

The Message of Certification:

Mastery of technical concepts

Relevant experience

Commitment to ethical standards

Commitment to continuing education and training

**Ability to add value to operations**

The Benefits of Certification:

Visibility in organization / industry

Expanded network

Marketing

Financial

Certifications: 2016 ASIS Compensation Survey

Certifications Certification Choice: Industry has many options

Better known: ASIS: CPP Certified Protection Professional

ASIS: PSP Physical Security Professional

ASIS: PCI Profession Certified Investigator

ISC2: CISSP Certified Information Systems Security Professional

ACFE: CFE Certified Fraud Examiner

SIA: CSPM Certified Security Project Manager

Specialty Certifications:

ICA: ICACP ICA Certified CPTED Practitioner

IAEM: CEM Certified Emergency Manager

IAHSS: CHPA Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator

IFPO: CPO Certified Protection Officer

IFCPP: CIPM Certified Institutional Protection Manager

Certifications

Certification Choice: Considerations

Personal / Career Vision Advancement within existing field? Attempting new or related field?

Does certification align with current/future career vision?

Experience / Education Requirements

Recognition / reputation of certification and certifying

organization

Commitment level

Certifications

Certification Success Strategies

Establish roadmap / think project management: What domains?

When to study: Be realistic and accept you must give up something, but only temporarily

How to study: Select study resources and methods that align with the way you learn i.e. individual versus group study, on-line versus in-person review classes

Recognize, then attack weaknesses

Keep steady momentum in effort

Maintain winning mindset

Certification may take more than one attempt; that’s fine

Dr. Jennifer HestermanColonel, USAF (retired)

Independent Contractor

Charleston, SC

Worldwide

Soft Target Site Assessments

Red Teaming, Exercise Planner

DoD Graduate School Professor

Academic Author

Networking

Networking

Definition: “The exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions; specifically the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business” (Webster’s)

Forming relationships – why?

Professional: Current or future business opportunities

Mentoring: Receiving/giving guidance and support

Personal: Security can be a lonely business!

Networking

Networking Strategy: How?

Every interaction is an opportunity

Find someone walking the same path, join forces

Seek those who’ve already attained your goals

Think people, not positions

Networking

Networking Strategy: How?

Build/cultivate relationships

Can start small – with family and friends!

Ask for introductions

If you want to connect with someone, find a way to help!

When you ask questions, listen: learn how to dialogue

Be sincere, NO manipulation: small industry, word travels fast!

Leverage technology: texting, email, social media, phone apps

Beware of toxic connections, cut anchors fast

If you want to connect with someone, find a way to help that person. ...

•Be intriguing. ...

•Think people, not positions. ...

•Give before you ask.

Gail Essen, CPP, PSPEnterprise Integrated Security

Golden Valley, MN

Security Plans

Risk, Threat, Site Assessments

Strategic Execution

Business Valuation

Honeywell

Americas West

BrandCopyright©2016 Gail M Essen

Brand

“A brand is a set of marketing and communication methods

that help to distinguish a company from competitors and create a lasting impression in the minds of customers.” Wikipedia

Distinguish: “Make oneself worthyof respect by one’s behaviour or achievements” Oxford Dictionary

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Bold Respect AttireNever

Give UpDeliver

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BOLD

•Market Yourself•LinkedIn Profile

• Professional Photo

•Volunteer• WIS Council Mentoring

• ASIS Chapter events

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RESPECT

Yourself & Other Women

Why do women disrespect other women?

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Attire

• The curse of Business Casual

• Your dress affects your mental game

• Your dress affects how you are perceived

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Never Give Up

• Keep an “Accomplishments” log

• Have a support system

• Don’t complain to someone who can’t do anything

• Document

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Deliver

• Your word is your Bond

• Consider the time and effort needed before accepting new commitments

• Respond with, “ Let me have a week to consider that”

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