| Overview | The various assessments presented here will help you identify the risks and target vulnerable assets in each category. Potential threats range from break-ins and thefts to previously overlooked risks of terrorism, espionage and sabotage. | | | | Assignment: Answer each question, use a Response letter (A, UA, NA) and add short notes to clarify. | Due in Week-7 |
| | Site Security Assessment Guide |
| | Risk assessment |
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| # | Questions | Response | | | Comments |
| | | A | UA | NA | (A=Acceptable, UA=Unacceptable, NA=Not applicable) |
| 1 | Has your company (previous Company or school) completed a systematic risk assessment for security threats? Is it updated at least annually? | | | | Date of last security assessment? |
| 2 | Does the risk assessment clearly identify key vulnerable assets and sensitive processes requiring protection? Are the threat levels clearly understood? |
| 3 | Does the risk assessment identify the likelihood and severity of consequences with credible threat scenarios? |
| 4 | Does a multi-disciplinary team conduct the risk assessment? Does the team have appropriate training to conduct the risk assessment? |
| 5 | Is there a plan in place which utilizes an effective strategy for prevention and mitigation |
| 6 | Are any neighborhood operations, building tenants and location risk factors present that contribute to an increase in terrorism and other security threats? |
| | | | | | Rating (A, B, C, D) with notes below |
| 7 | Are there designated people and procedures in place for monitoring the early warnings of increasing threat levels and an escalation of security efforts in response? Alpha = Normal conditions, Bravo = Credible threats issued (alert), Charlie = Reported incidents elsewhere, Delta = Actual incident |
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| | Access control | Response | | | Comments |
| | | A | UA | NA | (A=Acceptable, UA=Unacceptable, NA=Not applicable) |
| 1 | Is the access approaching, and entry into, the facility controlled? Are there restricted access points? |
| 2 | Is there a documented access control procedure in place? Access control could include:• Photo identification check• Proximity access cards• Strict key control program• Biometrics |
| 3 | Are all visitors and contractors screened and required to sign-in/sign-out and produce valid photo identification? Are the logs reviewed regularly |
| 4 | Are all visitors and contractors clearly identified and escorted while on the property? |
| 5 | Are the visitors and contractors briefed on the site’s safety and security procedures including evacuation, restricted areas, search policies, etc.? |
| 6 | Are search procedures for packages and delivery/contractor/visitor vehicles activated in case of heightened security? Search procedures could include:• X-ray scanning• Metal detectors• Physical searches• Surprise security sweeps |
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