Introduction to Security
- 1. Introduction to Security Welcome to Core Security Services Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 2. Welcome! Thank you for your interest in becoming a Security Professional, over the course of the next three days you will learn various strategies, laws, reporting requirements, and methods to better approach your role as a Security Officer. Security Officer Site Supervisor Operations Manager Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 3. Introduction to Physical Security Physical security is an integral component of overall security strategies, focusing on the protection of physical assets, people, and resources. It encompasses measures and practices designed to prevent unauthorized access, theft, vandalism, and other physical threats to individuals and organizations. In today's world, where physical threats and risks are present in various forms, physical security measures are crucial for maintaining safety and minimizing potential harm. From residential homes and commercial establishments to critical infrastructure and government facilities, physical security plays a vital role in safeguarding assets and ensuring the well-being of individuals. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 4. Introduction to Physical Security The primary objective of physical security is to create a secure environment by establishing layers of defense that deter potential threats, detect, and respond to incidents, and mitigate the impact of any security breaches. Physical security measures can include a combination of physical barriers, access control systems, surveillance technologies, security personnel, and emergency response protocols. Physical barriers are essential components of physical security and can range from fences, gates, and locks to reinforced doors, windows, and walls. These barriers serve as deterrents, making it more challenging for unauthorized individuals to gain access to protected areas. Access control systems complement physical barriers by allowing authorized individuals to enter specific areas while restricting access to others. Examples of access control mechanisms include key cards, biometric scanners, and PIN codes. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 5. Introduction to Physical Security Surveillance technologies play a vital role in physical security by providing real-time monitoring and recording of activities in and around protected areas. Closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, motion sensors, and alarm systems enable prompt detection of suspicious behavior or security breaches. Advanced surveillance systems may also incorporate video analytics and facial recognition technologies to enhance threat identification and response capabilities. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 6. Introduction to Physical Security Security personnel, such as security guards or patrols, serve as an additional layer of protection in physical security. Their presence acts as a deterrent and provides a human response to potential threats or incidents. Security personnel can be trained to monitor surveillance systems, perform access control functions, conduct security checks, and respond effectively in emergency situations. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 7. Introduction to Physical Security Emergency response protocols and procedures are critical elements of physical security planning. These protocols outline the appropriate actions to be taken in the event of an emergency, such as fires, natural disasters, or security breaches. Regular drills and training sessions ensure that individuals are familiar with the procedures and can respond quickly and efficiently during critical situations. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 8. Introduction to Physical Security Overall, physical security is a vital aspect of comprehensive security strategies. It complements other security domains, such as cybersecurity and information security, to provide a holistic approach to protecting assets and individuals. By implementing effective physical security measures, organizations and individuals can mitigate risks, deter threats, and maintain a safe and secure environment. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 9. Introduction to Physical Security Physical security is the protection of people, property, and assets from unauthorized access, damage, or theft. It includes a wide range of measures, such as: • Physical barriers: This includes fences, walls, gates, and other physical barriers that prevent unauthorized access to a facility. • Access control: This includes biometric scanners, key cards, and other systems that control who can enter and exit a facility. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 10. Introduction to Physical Security Physical security is the protection of people, property, and assets from unauthorized access, damage, or theft. It includes a wide range of measures, such as: • Video surveillance: This includes cameras that monitor a facility and record activity. • Intrusion detection systems: This includes sensors that detect unauthorized entry into a facility. • Security guards: This includes personnel who patrol a facility and deter unauthorized access. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 11. Introduction to Physical Security Physical security is the protection of people, property, and assets from unauthorized access, damage, or theft. It includes a wide range of measures, such as: • Video surveillance: This includes cameras that monitor a facility and record activity. • Intrusion detection systems: This includes sensors that detect unauthorized entry into a facility. • Security guards: This includes personnel who patrol a facility and deter unauthorized access. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 12. Introduction to Physical Security Here are some of the benefits of physical security: • Prevents unauthorized access: Physical security measures can prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing a facility or its assets. This can help to protect people, property, and information from theft, damage, or misuse. • Deters crime: Physical security measures can deter crime by making it more difficult for criminals to commit crimes. This can help to create a safer environment for employees, customers, and visitors. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 13. Introduction to Physical Security Here are some of the benefits of physical security: • Reduces insurance costs: Physical security measures can help to reduce insurance costs by making a facility less of a target for criminals. • Improves morale: A safe and secure environment can improve morale among employees and customers. This can lead to increased productivity and profitability. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 14. Time and Reporting In the Security industry time is accepted only in military time format. • At 2200, while conducting the exterior tour Security Officer John Brown observed two vagrants on the client’s property. • At 2230, after conclusion of patrol, vagrants have dispersed. • At 0905, while monitoring ingress and egress, Security Officer Jacob Dwight observed a Door-held Alarm. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 15. Time and Reporting Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 16. Security Terminology Over the course of your career in Security you will be presented with various terms. The terms and their definitions have been provided by Asis and SecurityCEU. At each post, for reference, a copy of the Asis Glossary of terms has been provided to better assist you in understanding the terms of the Security Industry and to give you something to reference should you run into a situation where you aren’t sure of what something means. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 17. Security Terminology Access (1) A condition or equipment mode that allows authorized entry into a protected area without alarm by electronically or mechanically deactivating a sensor or sensors. (2) The ability and means to approach, store or retrieve data, or to communicate with or make use of Information Technology resources. (3) The ability and opportunity to obtain knowledge of classified information. An individual, in fact, may have access to classified information by being in a place where such information is kept if the security measures which are in force are not sufficient to prevent gaining knowledge of the classified information. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 18. Security Terminology Access Control A measure that provides restriction of access to a place or other resource and ensures authorized access to physical or logical assets. A procedure to identify and/or admit personnel with proper security clearance and required access approval(s) to information or facilities using physical, electronic, and/or human controls. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 19. Security Terminology Access Rights The cumulative rights provided to a person, system, or other object that are required to perform one or more activities. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 20. Security Terminology Active Barriers Materials or systems, which must be command or sensor activated to prevent or impede unauthorized passage. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 21. Security Terminology Alarm Response Records Alarm monitoring facility records of alarm response activity, as appropriate, including, but not necessarily limited to, the following to the extent that alarm response services are provided by employees of the monitoring facility: 1. Date and time of the original alarm signal 2. Date and time the public response agency was notified 3. Date and time the alarm agent was dispatched 4. Date and time the alarm agent arrived at the alarmed premises 5. Date and time the alarm agent departed the scene after the agent's report was completed 6. Report of event disposition reported by the public response agency 7. All details included in the alarm agent's report. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 22. Security Terminology Anti-Pass Back A method for providing one-card, one-way access into and then out of a secure area. It prevents someone from using a card to enter a secure area and then passing that card back to someone else to enter that same area. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 23. Security Terminology Badge Reader A reader used to read and interpret data encoded in an identification badge. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 24. Security Terminology Business Continuity Plan Also known as Business Continuity Planning; (1) The process of documenting prevention measures, disaster recovery, business resumption and restoration plans, (2) The development, implementation and maintenance of policies, frameworks and programs to assist agencies manage a business disruption, as well as build agency resilience. It is the capability that assists in preventing, preparing for, responding to, managing and recovering from the impacts of a disruptive event. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 25. Security Terminology Call List List of user-authorized agents and their telephone numbers, in the order in which the monitoring facility is to follow in attempting to reach someone for notification purposes. Unless otherwise instructed, the notification process stops when one person has been notified. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 26. Security Terminology Card Access A type of access control system that uses a card with a coded area or strip, on or inside the card, to actuate a lock or other access control device. To activate the device, the card is inserted into or through a slot where the data in the coded area is read. If the code is accepted, a signal will be transmitted to unlock the device or perform some other access control function. See definition of Card Reader for more information on types Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 27. Security Terminology CCTV The common abbreviation for Closed Circuit Television. A private or closed television system, usually hard-wired, used for proprietary purposes and not for public or general broadcast. Often used in security applications in conjunction with access control, general surveillance, motion detection, or alarm assessment. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 28. Security Terminology Door Forced Alarm An alarm generated when a door is forced open, opening the door switch contact. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 29. Security Terminology Door Held Open Alarm An alarm generated when a door is held open beyond the designated period as allotted in the access control software. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 30. Security Terminology Emergency Medical Service An agency that dispatches emergency medical or ambulance personnel. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 31. Course Curriculum 1. Introduction to Security Services 2. Tennessee laws – Legal and Policy 3. Georgia laws 4. Role of a Security Officer/Guard 5. Legal Aspects of Private Security 6. Observational Excellence 7. Security Officer – Deterrent Presence 8. Role of a Security Site Supervisor 9. Role of an Operations Manager 10. Report Writing 11. Harassment and Discrimination 12. Patrol and Tour 13. Incident and Emergency Response 14. Customer Service Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 32. Course Curriculum 15. Access Control 16. Safety Procedures 17. Communication and De- Escalation 18. Ethics and Professionalism 19. First Responder Basics 20. Fire Safety 21. Bloodborne Pathogens 22. Exams 23. Welcome to Core Security Services 24. Fingerprints – GA. & TN. Core Security Services – At Your Service.
- 33. Introduction Conclusion - Exam Core Security Services – At Your Service.