Time Warner Cable and IBM Use Enterprise Security Competency Model to Realign Job Descriptions

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Security risks to individuals and organizations are evolving at such a rapid pace, organizations of all sizes are struggling to maintain a security workforce with the skills to thwart criminal efforts that impact a company’s bottom line and to protect consumers’ data. University of Phoenix announced that Time Warner Cable® and IBM® have taken an unprecedented step to address security workforce upskilling by realigning security-related job descriptions to the University of Phoenix® and ASIS Foundation™ Enterprise Security Competency Model. The model is a first of its kind in the industry and allows employers of all sizes to accurately define core skills and competencies required for security positions, ensuring a clear path to education, training and ultimately, competency to address 21st century security risks.