Physical Security Client's Assessment Janet Roberts AJS 585 June 23, 2014 Instructor: Matthew Brandt Physical Security Client's Assessment Physical security describes measures that prevent or deter attackers from accessing a facility, resource, or information stored on physical media. (Physical Security Programs, System and Technology UOP ). In today’s world of advancing technology it is important for people and businesses to protect themselves against crime. Many organizations and home owners have taken security measure to protect their home, offices, and property. Many people have taken measures and have alarm systems in place at their homes and businesses for protection.
All though one category may be more adequate than the next, physical security will be discussed in this paper. Also the important components of physical security such as building security, ground security, access control systems, perimeter security, and information and technology security will be discussed in this paper. Physical security is one of the most effective advances in the technology of security put in place for the past few decades. Various devices have been designed to safeguard property and individuals against hazards, fires, accidents, sabotage, surveillance, and of course crime. The main goal of physical security is to make it difficult to gain entry of something.
While everything cannot be a hundred percent preventable there are ways to help the organization from most risk. Here are some ways to improve and safeguard risk at LocatePlus Corp • Security Policy-Implementing a security policy. This will give the organization as a whole the same policy so all must follow. • Workforce Security-each employee should obtain a badge that is controlled by a number. Unique username and passwords should also be giving to each employee.
Having a few stakeholders share ideas of what concerns they may have may help to establish certain policies and help to adjust standards that are used in the organization. This group will give the organization a good cross view of security practices that are being used. "Respect for the individual." This respect should be for each and every individual, including the ones who are believed to be violating your security policies and procedures (Giles, 2008). Proper respect will help to understand security concerns and this will help to form the best policies and standards for the
However there are changes that would have a small affect on the business. There are two areas that a business should look at when change happens. Impact on working methods and impact on the products and services offered and is the first thing that a business should look at to improve the quality. We have to review the impact on working methods. This could be ensuring that all staff is using best practice and everyone is working in the same way.
These data holds the vital basic information on each employee, and in the wrong hands, it can become detrimental to both the business and the employees. It is the reason everyone in the business should be secure, and report any suspicion that someone has tampered with his or her information. The company should deal with such matters with the necessary urgency, as they can prove catastrophic. The data can be either an electronic file or a hardcopy paper file. The storing of such data calls for necessary security that would protect the employees’ privacy on their information from any litigation or theft.
Network safeguards should include the use of firewalls, encryption of data, the use of digital signatures or certificates as well as web security protocols. Intrusion detection systems use is a great way for the organization to identify attempts or actions to penetrate a system to gain unauthorized access (Sayles, 2013). The organization should also address the issue of ensuring the quality of data being collected, stored and used. Ensuring data quality is also essential to an effective security program and can be managed through monitoring and tracking systems. The organization should ensure they implement a business continuity plan as well as a disaster recovery plan to ensure that the organization can continue operating during an unexpected shutdown or disaster.
The Prevention costs will help the organization by providing our employees the tools, training, and procedures needed to reduce the amount of defective products coming off of our assembly lines. This is the most cost effective way to prevent defects, as it captures potential failures at the beginning of the products creation. Appraisal costs, which are sometimes called inspection costs, involve testing and inspecting materials used in the production process for defects, before they reach the customer. Appraisal costs are typically high, and do not guarantee
“Safety is everyone’s responsibility” Improving the safety of waterfront shipyard workers and non-waterfront shipyard workers has to be a key target for not only the industry but for everyone who works there. But to achieve the target of “zero” accidents at more than just a “few” locations, it will call for everyone to take responsibility. For example, if you noticed your neighbor’s house was on fire, you would call the fire department. Correct? You would want to help the neighbor and also ensure that the fire doesn’t spread to other homes.
Faulty electricity, broken tools, belligerent co-workers and outdated equipment could all pose safety problems in the workplace. Identifying different types of workplace safety problems can help reduce or eliminate hazards for workers; offering training can help increase employee awareness to prevent safety problems from arising. Workers should be aware of their rights to be legally protected from serious workplace safety problems. Other People Are Reading * Safety Ideas for the Workplace * List of Rules for Safety in the Workplace * ------------------------------------------------- * ------------------------------------------------- * ------------------------------------------------- * ------------------------------------------------- Print this article 1. Maintenance * One type of workplace safety problem relates to maintenance.