How to Perform a Site Security Survey and Build a Risk/Vulnerability Matrix

Security technology is just one part enterprise risk management, even though an important part. Examining the organization from outside in and focusing on possibilities is a healthy exercise. Such a risk assessment has to be creative and subjective. But it is not the end point. Creating and constantly evolving a risk/vulnerability matrix adds the ability to prioritize threats while choosing or upgrading technology that will prove more effective both in terms of cost and loss prevention. Such exercises also bring personalized business intelligence to the job of the chief security officer or security director. This is especially helpful today with the ascent of security video and the challenges of analog and digital coexistence while security transitions to digital video surveillance.