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Chapter 4 Risk Management

This document discusses various aspects of workplace security. It outlines the importance of securing the people, information, and physical assets of a company. It recommends using CCTV and biometric scans to monitor interior and exterior areas. Some security issues mentioned include lack of access control systems, insufficient monitoring and budgets. The document also lists advantages of a security plan like reduced costs and turnover. Finally, it details several aspects of workplace security to focus on, such as facility maintenance, server room protection, emergency exits, unauthorized access prevention, information security, and workplace surveillance.

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Chapter 4 Risk Management

This document discusses various aspects of workplace security. It outlines the importance of securing the people, information, and physical assets of a company. It recommends using CCTV and biometric scans to monitor interior and exterior areas. Some security issues mentioned include lack of access control systems, insufficient monitoring and budgets. The document also lists advantages of a security plan like reduced costs and turnover. Finally, it details several aspects of workplace security to focus on, such as facility maintenance, server room protection, emergency exits, unauthorized access prevention, information security, and workplace surveillance.

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Chapter 4

WORKPLACE SECURITY

PREPARED BY: JUNEL TOLIBAS SALON


• One of the most crucial aspect in the workplace is
the security of the people, valuable information,
and other physical assets of the company.
• CCTV to monitor the interior and the exterior of the
property.
• BIOMETRIC SCAN to ensure only employees can
enter and leave the workplace.
SECURITY ISSUES IN THE
WORKPLACE
• Absence of modern physical access control system.
• Lack of proper monitoring among the staff and visitors.
• Insufficient budget to implement an advanced security
system.
• Absence of appropriate workplace security system.
• To much exposure to social media.
• Regular changing of the passwords and key.
• Maintenance of access control and surveillance
system.
• Lack of awareness on workplace security and
procedures; and
• Allowing visitors to unattended in the
workplace.
ADVANTAGES OF HAVING A
WORKPLACE SECURITY PLAN

1. Reduces turnover rate.


2. Higher standard in the workplace.
3. Fewer insurance claims.
4. Better chances of retaining the customers and
guests.
5. Reduces business cost and disturbance.
ASPECTS OF WORKPLACE
SECURITY
1. FACILITY MAINTENANCE - This is crucial security
protocol to keep the building and the premise safe and
secure by periodical planning, check-up and maintenance
activities.
The following aspects of the facility that require
attention are;
• Construction works
• Doors, windows, gates and other openings
• Lightning
• Plumbing
• Fire equipment
• Heating and cooling system
2. SERVER ROOM SECURITY - This is one of the most
important areas in the building and the business.

Requirements needed to protect and securethe


server rooms;

• Cooling server rooms


• Space requirements
• Equipmentand electrical requirement
• Security requirements
3. EMERGENCY EXITS - It is vital that every workplace
should have an emergency plan and protocols in
various locations of the building.

Requirements to emergency exit;


• Exit doors and sign must be visible to everyone. Lit
with lights with a distinct color.
• All exit doors must be in standard and approved by a
testing laboratory.
• All exit doors must be open outside. It should not be
revolving or sliding.
• All exit routes must be free from any obstruction. It
should have adequate lightning at all points.
• Exit routes must have sign throughout to direct the
peOple properly to the exits.
4. UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS - Physical access to a room by a
stranger or illegal entry of an employee example on
unauthorized access.

Unauthorized access may be due to the following;

• Lost or stolen keys


• Unlocked room doors
• Tailgating
• Weak doors lock than can be easily opened by any
devices; and
• Smart card can be easily hacked.
Physical security guide
• Perimeter security ensure that the area secured
with the gates, security guards, and surveillance
cameras around the perimeter.
• Install motion detectors and alarm system for
additional security.
• Require all the employees, visitors and contractors
to wear their identification cards all the time.
• Provide heavy duty locks to areas with sensitive
information or enforce delay control on server
room doors;
• Conduct a thorough background check to new
employees.
• Set up different access control levels.
• Install cable locks for computers to prevent thefts.
• Lock up sensitive files in a drawers; and
• Develop an emergency plan and train staff to
resolve possible safety problems and enforn them
of any suspicious behavior.
5. INFORMATION SECURITY - The majority of the
companies value information security with the
Highest price.

Information security includes;


• Security awareness
• Physical security
• Information security
• Virus protection
• Incident response
• Relationship with third parties
6. WORKPLACE SURVEILLANCE - Surveillance system plays
a vital role to monitor the activities in the workplace.

Workplace surveillance helps to;


• Identify suspicious activities in the workplace by
employees and visitors;
• Inhibits data theft and other office assets;
• Improves the personnel Security;
• Tracks any Intrusions and activities in the past; and
• Comply with the legislation requirement.
Thank you

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