12 | (800) 323-7212 • induscom.com Detect Determining your risk level Before implementing physical security measures in your building or workplace, it’s important to determine the potential risks and weaknesses in your current security. Detection is of the utmost importance in physical security. While it is impossible to prevent all intrusions or physical security breaches, having the right tools in place to detect and deal with intrusions minimizes the disruption to your business in the long run. To locate potential risk areas in your facility, first consider all your public entry points. Where people can enter and exit your facility, there is always a potential security risk. Baseline physical security control procedures, such as proper access control measures at key entry points, will help you manage who is coming and going and can alert you to potential intrusions. Once inside your facility, you will want to look at how data or sensitive information is being secured and stored. Do you have server rooms that need added protection? Are desktop computers locked down and kept secure when nobody is in the office? Do employees have laptops that they take home with them each night? Even USB drives or a disgruntled employee can become major threats in the workplace. List all the potential risks in your building and design security plans to mitigate the potential for criminal activity. Common threats to physical security In the digital era we live in, the number of threats is alarmingly increasing, with many originating from cyberspace. From data breaches to hacking, the focus of many organizations has shifted, with greater focus on security solutions for physical security that also protect digital assets. There are common threats to physical security. These threats can be targeted not only at the assets on your premises but also at your digital and human resources. Physical security threats can be natural or man-made, so it’s vital that your strategy addresses both vulnerabilities. Threats can also be categorized based on the place of origin of the attacks: Internal threats This type of physical security threat comes from within your organization. Internal physical security risks are more challenging to contain than external threats as they are tougher to predict. They can be accidental or malicious in nature. Examples of such risks include: • Employees committing theft or causing property damage • Careless staff members leaving restricted areas open • Mistakes made by your security team • Faulty infrastructure or hazardous work conditions In fact, internal theft from employees is estimated to top $50 billion each year for U.S. businesses. Therefore, you need to have security measures in place to keep internal members from being tempted to act maliciously. This can include RFID-enabled access devices and video security systems to protect critical areas of your facility. Internal threats can also come from non-human sources such as fires due to faulty wiring, mishandled equipment, and more. Because these types of threats are harder to predict, it’s best to identify any areas of your facility that are more exposed to this type of danger and take proactive steps to mitigate this physical security risk. A proper emergency preparedness and response plan is also a critical physical security measure for these types of scenarios. Physical Security
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