How To Avoid Harmful Mistakes When Requesting Security Plans?
By Prempal Singh
Skip the opinion and let’s get straight to the Request For Plan (RFP). That’s a common and harmful approach to security these days. Why do we say harmful?
There are the requesting plan for an on-site security opinion takes an in-depth look at all security outlay to determine if we are being effectively utilized.
There are 5 reasons that why we should consider getting an on-site security opinion before creating the RFP.
1. The only size does not fit all:
Every physical space is different that means each space has individual security needs. To properly evaluate the security needs of a specific location a review of all security rule and processes must be completed. Research needs to manage to understand opinion losses, region crime, outdoor lighting levels at night, etc. The RFP should be individuals to the needs of each area.
2. Things change over time:
Always security systems are pieced together over time. The question is are we all compatible? We will want to identify notice, weaknesses, fault and inefficiencies. And we will want to know if the system has an acceptable fault tolerance. This understanding is most important when discovering where to allocate resources.
3. Technology can be wasted:
Questions always persist for those with the best available technology. Is it being used properly? Are security force properly trained? Are all components of the overall security organization properly integrated? This contains non-security components such as lighting controls, elevator controls, life safety systems, PA systems, etc.
4. Staffing is critical:
Technology is great, but it can hardly do so much. For understanding the relationship between the difficulty of a security operation and staffing requirements which are essential to implement an efficient security program. How much staffing is needed? Which type of training needs to be provided? To accepted and understand the scope of a request these questions which should be answered.
5. Up-to-date our security:
An on-site security opinion will give us unique advice to improving our security operations. We get tailored suggestions that cover both active and passive measures to reduce security threats.
Important key fact:
This security opinion is in detailed that is fit in our timeline and budget. That data should be used for our RPF.
When we create an RPF, then we already discover the quality of company security and cost also. This is the most important way that we can keep it in our mind. But the value can decline if our value is incorrect. The security program can invest the money and time which is affordable.