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SECURITY
requires adhering to the rudimentary process
of firstly prioritising the levels of identified risks
Categories of Risk
or whilst it escalates to a consequence, so
Security risks are mainly identified through
that the preventative measures proposed can
by considering numerous factors, including the
pure observation or experience and knowledge
be actioned on time. The methodology should
consequence of each risk and then measuring
gained in various security risks and their
provide details about :
the
potential consequences. The main categories
• basic procedural to complex measures to
affordability
corrective
of
implementing
measures.
Corrective
related
measures
are:
be implemented;
can either relate to appointing visible security
1) Obvious risks – detected with a visual
• the implementation of the innovation of
officers (site-specific trained) with supporting
inspection carried out by the inexperienced
different
physical deterrents (limited entry and exit
individual/company.
responses;
points, gates, doors, burglar bars, booms,
2)
perimeter
formal,
fencing,
speed
humps,
motion
Unapparent
risks
in-depth
–
detected
assessments,
through
including
technological
or
infrastructural
• allocation and the extent of appropriate
resources
(technological,
logistical
and
lighting, etc), or installing technology security
data gathering, data analysis and technical
human), management response; and where it
solutions (access control systems, scanners
evaluations that are generally conducted by
required; and
and biometrics, CCTV, night vision systems,
well-experienced security service providers.
• training interventions
detection and recording devices or alarms etc)
or applying both visible and technical security.
• preventativ e measures.
· Detailing
Risk Considerations
A step-by-step risk analysis of an existing
Advanced corrective measures can include
integrating
investigation
and
information
the financial implications of each
corrective action (including failure to act)
or potentially new security risk will allow
· Prioritising
full understanding of the intricacies involved
the above factors)
· Providing
the identified risks (based on
gathering experts and/or conducting covert or
in
overt crime prevention as well as combating
competent security experts would normally
corrective measures for each identified risk
operations. The corrective means and cost
present a plan and/or checklist after applying
(highlighting minor risks that can be dealt
should be measured against the estate’s set
a documented risk methodology.
with immediately).
achieve or uphold.
The following process should unfold:
SUSTAIN SAFETY
Prioritising a risk however, implies understanding
DETERMINE THE RISK
sustain effective and efficient physical security.
remedying
the
risk.
Experienced
and
criteria of the security level it is expected to
what constitutes a security risk, what the
consequence will be if the risk is left unattended,
what remedy is required to reduce the risk
to an acceptable level and what the related
cost implication will be.
· Monitor
historical data analysis, qualitative analysis)
measures to avoid reoccurring risks
· Nature of the risk (detailed description)
· Likelihood of the risk occurring (probability
on a scale of rare to certain)
Frequency and timing (how often and when
exactly)
A risk may, in relation to security, be defined
as the combination of the likelihood and
consequence of an event taking place. An
·
which may harm, injure or lead to the death
of a person and/or the loss or damage
and manage the corrective
· Reassessment
(scheduled).
Procedural Execution of
Remedial Action
The role of estate management includes
Consequence (the impact on a scale of
ensuring that all possible measures are put
insignificant to catastrophic, as well as for
in place to protect life and property on their
who or what).
estate. Formalised structures and meetings
event, in turn could include, but not be limited
to, any activity with our without criminal intent
Design financial imperatives and models to
(based on observation, information gathered,
·
Defining a Risk
·
time frames for implementing
therefore, need to be in place to address risk
DETER THE RISK
·
Design a security risk-reducing methodology
assessments that indicate the probability of a
security risk.
containing remedial measures or solutions to
to property or goods. Persons include any
be implemented to reduce the identified risks
These structures are expected to consider
resident,
to acceptable or tolerable levels. The risk
all suggested risks and their priority status
will, depending on the corrective measure, be
at set intervals. It goes without saying that
eliminated, reduced or controlled. Corrective
decisions that are taken about the corrective
measures can in addition detect a risk before
strategy should, for all intents and purposes,
and/or
employee,
their
visitor
property.
or
contractor
Reputational
environmental risks are not excluded.
and