Security Vulnerability Assessments

The first step in an effective security risk management program is to prepare a security vulnerability assessment report. A security vulnerability assessment is a written plan that considers the full spectrum of potential threats (i.e. criminal acts, civil unrest, terrorism, workplace violence) for a given facility or location. Effective security starts with a clear understanding of an organizations vulnerabilities and are an essential component to securing your organization. The DSS  multidisciplinary approach looks at security in concentric layers in order to identify vulnerabilities, mitigate risks and the potential effects of impact to your facility. 

• DSS services begin with a comprehensive consultation of key personnel to identify gaps, potential threats and vulnerabilities to your facility.  
• DSS performs an analysis of your facility in order to determine the current levels of security, mitigation needs and risk transfer.
• DSS conducts a threat analysis of your organization that incorporates past security incidents, media exposures and current global/ local events.
• DSS provides your organization with a site-specific security and vulnerability assessment report utilizing a curb-to-core approach incorporating counter-terrorism strategies, crime prevention principles, and (CPTED) Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design concepts. 

Physical security has evolved into a cost containment strategy due to the associated benefits that come along with evaluating risk and providing mitigation from an ownership perspective. In essence, physical security is a cost-containment mechanism that provides protection from losses when properly applied. 

A proactive approach to security and developing a culture for safety can help organizations avoid incurring penalties from ignored exposures. Organizations have a duty of care responsibility in order to establish a safe workplace and reduce threats to employee safety. Vulnerability assessments are effective tools that can be utilized to maintain an organizations compliance with the “General Duty Clause” of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), which requires employers to establish and maintain a workplace free from “recognized hazards.” 

A security vulnerability assessment can reduce risk by properly identifying hazards, analyzing risks, and developing plans to resolve your exposure to hazards. Vulnerability assessments benefit an organization by creating clear guidelines and policies that protect and secure what matters most.