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Developing a Comprehensive Security Program answers the question common among security managers, "e;What is a model security program, and how does our program compare to it?"e; In this seven-minute Proven Practices presentation, narrator Elizabeth Lancaster outlines the baseline elements of a security program, which have been defined by experienced Security Executive Council members and research. This presentation is not sector-specific--meaning it's applicable for all organizations and industries. In addition to the baseline security program elements, Lancaster also discusses business-aligned program elements, program characteristics, a program maturity model, and the skills and knowledge the security department needs to possess. Developing a Comprehensive Security Program may be used as a benchmark for existing programs and to educate senior management. It also provides a general understanding of the security function as it currently exists. Developing a Comprehensive Security Program is a part of Elsevier's Security Executive Council Risk Management Portfolio, a collection of real world solutions and "e;how-to"e; guidelines that equip executives, practitioners, and educators with proven information for successful security and risk management programs. The seven-minute, visual PowerPoint presentation with audio narration format is excellent for group learning Information is drawn from the many years of collective knowledge and experience of the Security Executive Council community Identifies program characteristics and the knowledge areas and skills security leaders should possess