Career Opportunities in the Security Industry

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1 Spring Conference 2013 Developing Future Leaders for Tomorrow s Challenges Career Opportunities in the Security Industry Mike Rock Division Director Asset Protection Wal-Mart (773) mike.rock@wal-mart.com Don Knox, CPP, CITRMS Security Risk and Analysis Manager Caterpillar (309) knox_don@cat.com

2 What Is Security? Security is Dynamic Security is Growing Security is Diverse 2

3 What Is Security? Security Can Be Proprietary Contract Security Can Be Public Or Private Security Is Different Than Law Enforcement 3

4 Security Disciplines The security field is divided into a number of specialized disciplines. In a large organization, a security professional may work full-time in one of these disciplines. In smaller organizations, a security professional may need to have some proficiency in each of them. These disciplines may be found in most of the Security Specialty Areas 4

5 Security Disciplines Physical Security focuses on the protection of people, property and facilities through the use of security forces, security systems and security procedures. Physical security personnel oversee proprietary or contract security operations, identify security system requirements, assess internal and external threats to assets and develop policies, plans, procedures to counter those threats. Physical security can include the use of barriers, alarms, locks, access control systems, protective lighting, closed circuit televisions and other security technology. 5

6 Security Disciplines Personnel Security deals with ensuring the integrity and reliability of an organization's workforce. Personnel security encompasses background investigations, drug testing, and other pre-employment screening techniques, as well as adjudication of results and granting security clearances and other information access privileges. 6

7 Security Disciplines Information Security involves safeguarding sensitive information. It deals with issues such as who should access the data and how the data is stored, controlled, marked, disseminated and disposed of. It can include privacy data, proprietary information, contractual information, and intellectual property. 7

8 Security Disciplines Information Technology Security is information security applied to computers and networks. It includes processes and mechanisms by which computer-based equipment, information and services are protected from unintended or unauthorized access, change or destruction. Key areas include anti-virus and malware protection, firewalls, encryption, intrusion detection and social engineering. 8

9 Security Disciplines Homeland Security is a government umbrella term originally designed to refer to prevention of terrorism and critical infrastructure protection. It is now inclusive of crisis, incident and emergency management including planning, preparedness, response and recovery. This can also include business continuity management and continuity of operations planning. 9

10 Security Specialty Areas The following areas are some of the specialties within the security field. Each specialty area will give you a typical description of an average security professional and duties associated with both entry and management levels, as well as prerequisites necessary to enter that specific specialty 10

11 Government Industrial Security This industry is concerned with the classification, declassification, and protection of national security information in the custody of industry. Personnel within this specialty must meet the requirements, restrictions, and other safeguards necessary to prevent unauthorized disclosure of classified information released by US Government Departments and Agencies to their contractors. Government industrial security professionals protect special categories of classified information, including restricted data, formerly restricted data, intelligence sources and methods information, sensitive compartmented information and special access program information. All of these procedures are applicable to licensees, grantees, and certificate holders to the extent legally and practically possible within the constraints of applicable law and the Code of Federal Regulations. 11

12 Transportation Security Security in the transportation industry airports, airplane hangers, trucking, land and/or sea operations and more is a multi-faceted and challenging endeavor. Terrorism is becoming more and more prevalent in today's global economy. Airlines and airports are heightening security to prevent terrorist acts. Transportation security professionals are responsible for protecting gift shops, restaurants, retail stores, parking lots, transportation drop-off and pick-up stations, and customs offices each requiring different protection needs. 12

13 Retail Security Asset protection and loss prevention are practices employed by retail companies to reduce and deter losses from theft and fraud to aid in shrink reduction. Responsibilities often include observing for shoplifters and conducting internal investigations. Practices are reinforced traditionally through a visible security force matched with technology such as CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) and EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) security barriers to minimize the loss to a business. Asset protection and loss prevention departments have also become involved in civil loss recovery. 13

14 Manufacturing Security Manufacturers make products which, in turn, are sold either to wholesalers, distributors, or directly to consumers. Professionals within the manufacturing security specialty are responsible for issues involving not only sales transactions, but transport issues, ordering and purchasing of raw materials, and the protection of resources against loss or theft. Manufacturers are becoming increasingly aware of the potential for loss. Prevention of loss can be accomplished only through employing competent security directors and managers who can help integrate the security function into the total operation rather than allowing it to remain isolated. 14

15 Educational Institution Security The primary objective of an educational institution security program is to educate the campus community on the potential for crime both on and off campus. The central theme of a campus crime prevention program is awareness, self-protection, and prevention. Educational institution security has been a growing concern throughout the 1990s. With increasing publicity about campus crime, it is likely that the trend will continue. The level of violence on and around educational institutions has brought about a need for security at public and private educational institutions at both the elementary and secondary school levels. Many educational institutions operate a commissioned police department which makes police academy training or law enforcement certification a requirement. Interested college students can often enter this field by working for campus security departments on a parttime basis. 15

16 Insurance and Financial Services Security Careers in this industry include those associated with banking, stock brokerages, insurance companies, and other financial institutions. Unlike other industries, the financial industry is regulated by various government agencies. Financial institution security directors and managers must deal with the generic concerns that can result in losses for their organizations and these regulations. The financial services industry's competitiveness has caused banks to search for new ways to market their services to attract new customers. However, this has also added to their security-related concerns. With an increasingly large number of customers becoming involved in financial services, the need for security professionals is continually growing. 16

17 Healthcare Security Security in the healthcare industry provides opportunities not only in hospitals, but also in long term care facilities, clinics, and nursing homes. The healthcare industry is a multi-faceted, challenging field which includes dealing with immobile, unconscious and emotionally distraught patients, and providing security to gift shops, cafeterias, parking lots, pharmacies, and emergency rooms. Employee investigation plays a substantial role in asset protection. The work environment is oriented toward patient protection and service. Security opportunities may include being a security officer, security director, or public relations person in charge of interacting with the medical community as well as patients. 17

18 Information Technology Security Information Systems Security (ISS) shares protective features, such as administrative and organizational measures, provisions that ensure the loyalty and reliability of personnel, and traditional physical and environmental safeguards with other types of security. It includes securing hardware, software, and communication networks for their organization. ISS includes the security specialties of computer security, telecommunications security, and internet security. The functions of ISS are critical in today's business environment to prevent the organization from losing its competitive advantage. 18

19 Pharmaceutical Security Ensures protection and product security. Includes multiple aspects of security including manufacturing, transportation, supply chain, logistics, brand and investigations. 19

20 Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Security Facilitates protection of people in high risk environments and locations of value. Includes many aspects of security including physical security and personnel security. Involved in many other areas including travel, investigations, brand, environmental and transportation. 20

21 Lodging Security The lodging industry has become a very lucrative business. The owners of hotels are becoming very aware that they need to protect their guests, as well as their assets. The best way to accomplish this goal is to invest in security professionals. The primary interest must always be on the protection of life, and the secondary focus on the protection of property for the lodging industry to continue to be successful. With huge lawsuits filed against hotels alleging inadequate security in recent years, hotel security has expanded greatly. Hotel security jobs generally pay well and have good benefits within a professional work environment. As increasing amounts of people take more leisure time, the outlook for the lodging industry in general looks promising, and career opportunities continue to expand. 21

22 Food and Agriculture Security Proactively identifies food defense and agriculture security issues to ensure farm to fork protection for average consumer. Areas include bioterrorism, agro terrorism, copyright and patent infringement, supply chain resilience. 22

23 Utilities Security Utility security takes appropriate measures for the protection of personnel, property, equipment, and other corporate resources in the event of crime, natural disaster, technological emergency, resource shortage, civil disturbance, or war. A utility is a public service, but not necessarily a "public utility." Both public and private utilities answer to a public utility committee that approves rates and provides some form of guidance and oversight. Security responsibilities may include but are not limited to security staffing and equipment for 24 hour access control, employee ID systems, visitor registrations, security inspection, reporting of findings to management, procedures and practices to ensure accountability, and plans for coping. 23

24 Certification Certified Protection Professional (CPP) Physical Security Professional (PSP) Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) Industrial Security Professional (ISP) Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) Certified in Healthcare Security (CHS) Certified Lodging Security Supervisor (CLSS) Certified Lodging Security Director (CLSD) 24

25 Certification Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Systems Security Certified Practitioner (SSCP) Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) Global Information Assurance Certificate (GIAC) Loss Prevention Qualified (LPQ) Loss Prevention Certified (LPC) 25

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33 Conclusion A career in security presents challenges to one s skills, creativity, and ability to work well with people at all levels both within and outside organizations. Regardless of the security specialty or career opportunity, a good education is necessary to cope successfully with the multitude of security problems and situations faced on a daily basis. 33

34 Questions? Mike Rock Division Director Asset Protection Wal-Mart (773) Don Knox, CPP, CITRMS Security Risk and Analysis Manager Caterpillar (309)