There various types of security operations. Security is preventative, improves recovery and attempts to provide evidence if there is a breach. Security operations are:
• Electronic data and communications. The three types are first Preventative or secures against breaches. Second, Detective operations provides the tools to detect the breach and analyze the methods. The third is Responsive or how to counter the threat and recover. Very technology dependent.
• Premises or physical security. These are the alarm systems protecting against a physical breach of the yards and buildings. Electronic surveillance of the outer perimeter. Roving security patrols also contribute to the integrity of the buildings and yards. This includes locks and safes. The second most technology dependent security operation.
• Personal security or bodyguards. Escorting vulnerable employees to their cars.
• Operations Security known in the government and military as OPSEC. Daily measures and procedures to minimize the revelation of proprietary and intellectual property theft. More of a mindset than relying on technology.
• Retail security, interior video and roving security personnel. This all work to interdict customer and employee theft.
These are just some of the security types and operations to be considered by management. Security is a two-edged sword. It is implemented to provide protection and prevent harm to the business’ operations, clients and employees as well as the physical premises. But untrained and unprofessional professionals can represent risk. All security actions and reports should be subject to preview by the risk manager or other designated management or administrative personnel. Review is critical for developing procedure and policies and for spotting deficits in training and education.
Trained Security Force
Most businesses view security as a necessary evil, or at least as an unwanted but needed overhead item. Therefore, the wages and budgets for security are restrictive and generally barely sustainable. But a professionally trained security force can minimize threatened violence, to clients who will hold the business responsible for any injury and employees who need a worry-free work environment.
Property Loss & Damage is Minimized By a Security Presence
A solid IT department with dedicated electronic, digital data networking and communications security force will help maintain the integrity of valuable operational and financial data, the loss of which could be devastating to a business. Strict enforcement of protocols, IT policies and procedures is necessary to protect the companies IT assets. These persons are responsible for detecting intrusions and will key to any IT recovery and defense actions.
Employee Verification Services
A word on social engineering. Most retail or service operations require that their personnel be helpful, not only to their clientele but with positive interaction with fellow employees. These conditions are what social engineers use to exploit and bypass security. Some training in this field is necessary, but not of nature to severely curtail employee to employee or customer interactions. Positive means of identification and verification of employees must be implemented.
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Subcontracting security services could be a method of choice. We are all human. We will make legitimate mistakes. Mistakes can be mitigated through training and experience. Understanding this basic fact of human nature would behoove one to hire trained and educated personnel, therefore, police and federal law enforcement agencies have academies. Also, there is a cooperative agreement that may spread the liability when things may go wrong. A professional security operation will minimize liability. Like the cops, you never know when your going to end up on the wrong side of a court decision even when acting in good faith. A good security plan is multifaceted and requires thought and planning. Contact Advanced Private Investigator & Security of Fort Lauderdale Florida for all your security and private investigation needs.
