1303 independent risk assessments

DESIGNING & IMPLEMENTING AN EFFECTIVE SECURITY

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Jenny ReidMarch 2013

Independent Security

Assessment

Intelligence

Manpower

TechnologySystems

&Procedures

Vulnerability

Independent Security

Audit

To improve the protection of the company, its staff and assets

To examine and evaluate the overall effectiveness of the existing security

• Analysis of the crime in the area

• Analysis of all security incidents.

• Does the existing system provide adequate response to risks?

• Could intelligence improve the implementation and control of security?

Intelligence

Manpower•Check the structure and manning of contract security personnel.

•Determine the amount and level of security personnel required.

•Evaluate the job description of each security position.

•Security training and induction programme.

•Evaluate company and contractor employee screening programme

Equipment•Check all security related equipment and assess effectiveness

•Determine the level of staff required to ensure effectiveness

•Can any technical solutions could be implemented? •Analyse maintenance and operational processes and costs. 

Systems & Procedures

•All procedures would be reviewed to assess the level of risk.

Vulnerability Testing

•Examine existing testing procedures.

•Review current emergency plans. •Assess staff knowledge in an emergency situation. 

Interviews

Site visits

Financial reports

Systems&

Procedures

Analysis

Independent Security

Audit

Security Report

OperationsManual

Security Report

TenderRequirements

& Documents

Security Report

SecurityManagement

Jenny Reid

082 600 8225

jenny@ifacts.co.za