Plain-language definitions for the physical security and resilience terms we use.
Systems and procedures that decide who can enter a space, and when.
The plan and training that govern how a team reacts to an armed attacker on site.
Observable actions that can precede a threat, used to intervene early.
An organization's ability to keep operating during and after a disruption.
The documented handling of evidence or sensitive material from collection to use.
Ranking assets and functions by how much their loss would affect operations.
Techniques that lower the intensity of a developing conflict before it turns physical.
The defined order in which an incident is raised to the people who can act on it.
An on-demand senior practitioner who works as an extension of your team.
The coordinated actions a team takes during and after a security event.
A system for reaching many people quickly across phone, text, email, and other channels.
Steps taken to reduce the likelihood or impact of an identified risk.
An authorized attempt to bypass physical controls in order to find real gaps.
A single measure of how prepared a site or organization is at a point in time.
An ongoing program of assessments, drills, and advisory on a fixed annual fee.
The capacity to absorb a disruption and recover function quickly.
A structured review of threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences for a site.
A facilitated discussion that walks a team through a scenario to test their plan.
Evaluating a specific person or situation for the likelihood of violence.
A weakness in people, process, or place that a threat could exploit.
An independent certification for security vendors and organizations.
Threats or acts of violence directed at people in a work setting.