Security Risk Assessment and Control

Synopsis

Security risk assessment and related control mechanisms are management tools that will fail in their purpose if they are too complex, too bureaucratic or insufficiently focused. Security Risk Assessment and Control presents a comprehensive risk model together with worked examples, helpful tips and blank proformas and forms. Written in a clear, easily digestible style it also comprises a useful aide-memoire relevant to more experienced security professionals. This book is essential reading for security practitioners and those who manage them or receive their recommendations. Security consultants, private security professionals, managers, advisors and policy makers will all benefit from the good practice outlined in this book. Topics covered include: what risk assessment and risk control are; why risk assessment and risk control are required; the risk assessment and risk control model; listing and assessing assets; listing and assessing threats; assessing vulnerabilities; assessing risks; determining counter-measure options and controlling risks.