Personal Safety Controls

Most of the information provided up to this point has focused on the protection of assets such as computers, facilities, and data. However, the human factor must not be overlooked. Any security plan must address the protection and security of personnel first and foremost; the security of nonpersonnel assets is a secondary consideration. A wide assortment of technologies are specifically designed to protect not only people but also the organization itself, including the following:

  • Lighting

  • Alarms and intrusion detection

  • CCTV/remote monitoring

Lighting

Lighting is perhaps one of the lowest-cost security controls that can be implemented by an organization. It can provide increased security and a welcome sense ...

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