15 | (800) 323-7212 • induscom.com Physical Security Limiting facility access Accessibility is an important factor to consider when it comes to security. Easy access to your facility makes it easier for malicious actors to compromise your assets. An effective way to stop this from happening is by restricting access to your facility. How you will restrict access to your property depends on what you want to protect and the risks you want to minimize. In areas that need less security, a guard will suffice. Some situations may call for visitors to verify their identity and for guards to conduct security checks when entering and leaving the building. However, in areas where maximum physical security should be implemented, more advanced access control like biometric readers and coded locks should be in place. Educating your employees Even with the most advanced security systems and trained guards implemented in a facility, it is crucial that employees are made aware of physical security protocols, particularly when it comes to natural disasters and physical intrusion. To guarantee that employees are prepared, make sure that they are well-trained to handle physical security threats. When they know the standard operating procedure, they can contribute to protecting an organization’s assets. Additionally, educating employees can give them peace of mind in knowing that they are protected when breaches and emergencies occur. Top considerations for physical security planning Physical security planning is an essential step in securing your building. Use this 10-step guideline to create a physical security plan that addresses your unique concerns and risks, and strengthens your security posturing: 1. Identify the scope of your physical security plans. This should include the types of employees the policies apply to and how records will be collected and documented. 2. Determine who is responsible for implementing your physical security plans, as well as the key decisionmakers for making adjustments or changes to the plan. 3. Include the different physical security technology components your policy will cover. 4. State the types of physical security controls your policy will employ. Include any physical access control systems, permission levels and types of credentials you plan on using. 5. List key access points and how you plan to keep them secure. 6. Define your monitoring and detection systems. What types of video surveillance, sensors and alarms will your physical security policies include? Identify who will be responsible for monitoring the systems and which processes will be automated. 7. Outline all incident response policies. Your physical security planning needs to address how your teams will respond to different threats and emergencies. 8. Scope out how to handle visitors, vendors and contractors to ensure your physical security policies are not violated. 9. Create a cybersecurity policy for handling physical security technology data and records. Include your policies for encryption, vulnerability testing, hardware security and employee training. 10. Address how physical security policies are communicated to the team and who requires access to the plan.
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