Risk assessment
Introducing the ASIS Security Risk Assessment Standard: A Comprehensive Framework for Assessing Security Risks
ASIS International announces the release of an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)-approved standard dedicated to security risk assessments. The ASIS Security Risk Assessment (SRA) Standard has been revised and designed to revolutionize how organizations assess and manage security risks. Developed by a team of seasoned security professionals, the ASIS SRA Standard offers an up-to-date and forward-looking comprehensive and systematic approach to identifying, analyzing, and evaluating security risks, ultimately empowering organizations to safeguard their assets, mitigate threats, and enhance resilience.
VidSys Shares Findings From Its Fourth Annual National Security Survey
Published on 14 Nov, 2013 Survey respondents report a rise in the number of new systems and technologies managed within their organisation Survey findings reveal budget to be the single largest obstacle to the advancement of security organisations VidSys , a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, recently shared a preview of findings from its fourth-annual National Security Survey. This year’s survey of senior-level IT and physical security professionals, once again includes responses from a mix of public and private organisations. Survey findings indicate that risk assessment and management are appearing with greater frequency on the C-Suite’s agenda, becoming a priority in driving security decisions for agencies and organisations across all sectors. Aligned with this prioritisation, survey respondents report a rise in the number of new systems and technologies managed within their organisation as well as the number of external agencies and organisations with which they coordinate. Survey findings also reveal that, while budget continues to be the single largest obstacle to the advancement of security organisations, the financial woes of recent years slowly are receding, with fewer of this year’s respondents noting budgetary concerns as a stumbling block to the development of their security programs compared to years past. Research Highlights Organisations are Increasingly Focused on Risk Reduction Respondents said the need to create a common operating picture across all security systems is the biggest driver of security plans for the next 12-18 months (22 percent), while the need to reduce risk to the organisation […]
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