Every industry is plagued with detractors and the security industry is no exception. When you think of this industry you think of extra measures being taken to protect different forms of assets and the extra investments that are made to reach security goals. You also think of certain levels of competence being used to implement security measures. While the security industry often tries to reduce/eliminate its unique detractors, it very often overlooks some of the key causes of security vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities are often caused by the ‘industry’ aspect of the need to remain employed and the need to turn a profit; ultimately, transferring risk to the unaware stakeholder.
Personnel Skill Sets
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In some cases, certifications can be misused in an effort to gain recognition or increase profit. An example of this would be when a management security certification is used to promote physical security experience; management security and physical security are quite different. Management Security is centered on developing and promoting security requirements that support security postures. Physical Security is centered on designing and implementing Physical Protection Systems. Misapplied skill sets can contribute to unique security vulnerabilities which often exposes stakeholders to higher levels security risks.
The industry also is filled with training courses for each sub-trade. These courses often last days or weeks; and can be taken online in most cases. The detractor associated with training courses is that they do not take the place of experience that is gained through industry exposure. A one day or two-week training course could never provide a security professional with the experience that is needed to manage a security program. Position skill sets and experience are two factors that are the backbone of the security …show more content…
They have implemented a $500 clause that limits their liability during the system monitoring effort and have implemented response clauses which gives them the ability to decide if alarm responses are needed. As a stakeholder do you know if you have given an installation/monitoring company the ability to make decisions for you that contradicts your asset protection/loss prevention goals? Installation/Monitoring Companies have also adopted legal statues from other states that restrict the legal rights of stakeholders. As a stakeholder do you know the ‘color of law’ that governs the operation of your security
Personnel Skill Sets
How do you know if you have gained …show more content…
In some cases, certifications can be misused in an effort to gain recognition or increase profit. An example of this would be when a management security certification is used to promote physical security experience; management security and physical security are quite different. Management Security is centered on developing and promoting security requirements that support security postures. Physical Security is centered on designing and implementing Physical Protection Systems. Misapplied skill sets can contribute to unique security vulnerabilities which often exposes stakeholders to higher levels security risks.
The industry also is filled with training courses for each sub-trade. These courses often last days or weeks; and can be taken online in most cases. The detractor associated with training courses is that they do not take the place of experience that is gained through industry exposure. A one day or two-week training course could never provide a security professional with the experience that is needed to manage a security program. Position skill sets and experience are two factors that are the backbone of the security …show more content…
They have implemented a $500 clause that limits their liability during the system monitoring effort and have implemented response clauses which gives them the ability to decide if alarm responses are needed. As a stakeholder do you know if you have given an installation/monitoring company the ability to make decisions for you that contradicts your asset protection/loss prevention goals? Installation/Monitoring Companies have also adopted legal statues from other states that restrict the legal rights of stakeholders. As a stakeholder do you know the ‘color of law’ that governs the operation of your security