Physical security remains one of the first links a company must look to strengthen. Physical security is vital to the infrastructure of a company as it protects the most critical assets – the employees. A number of regulations require organizations to ensure that appropriate physical security is implemented.
Physical security risk assessment goals are to:
– Identify vulnerabilities and risks.
– Determine the level of exposure to physical security incidents.
– Indicate the necessary protective measures.
Physical security risk assessment stages
1. Defining internal and external parameters that generate and / or modify the physical security risks of the company and determine the working method and tools.
2. Identifying the risks taking into consideration its possible sources, the impact zones, the possible events and their possible causes and consequences.
3. Risk analysis: taking into consideration the risk causes and sources, the positive and the negative consequences and the likelihood of these consequences.
4. Risk assessment by comparing the risk level within a context and writing the Security Assessment Report and Recommendations.
If the identified risk levels don’t comply, the beneficiary must take into consideration implementing the proposed measures.
5. Risk re-assessment is necessary in this cases: within 3 years from the last evaluation; when changes are made in the company’s architectural or functional structure or in its field of activity; within 60 days from a security incident within the company.
Benefits for your company and your employees
– Respect the law and avoid penalties
– Estimate and prevent possible losses in case of an unwanted event
– Know what security measures to take to protect your assets
– You will be ready for action in case of emergencies
– You save time and money (prevention is much less expensive)