Cjs 250 Appendix G
Associate Level Material
Appendix G
Security Assessment
Directions
Choose two settings from Ch. 9 of the text and list each setting. Then, complete the following tables. List five threats appropriate to the environment from the setting you chose. Rate the risk for each threat from 0 (low) to 10 (high). Then, list five appropriate countermeasures, including at least two countermeasures specific to physical security and one countermeasure specific to personnel and security management. Once you have completed the tables, write a brief explanation of each countermeasure, stating how the countermeasure reduces the risk associated with that threat.
Setting 1: School
THREAT
RISK
COUNTERMEASURE Probability Criticality Total
Example:
Information theft
4
7
11
Employee screening, limited computer access, and computer monitoring
Child Abduction 5 10 15 Doors locked from outside, security cameras throughout building inside and outside
Earthquake/Fire 5 10 15 Extensive evacuation plan, install sprinkler system
Firearm or Bomb 4 10 14 Metal detectors at all entrances, armed and unarmed guards, security cameras
Drug sells/usage 3 7 10 Conduct random checks, have drug sniffing dogs do a check
Internal theft 3 6 9 Security cameras
Setting 2: Hospital
THREAT
RISK
COUNTERMEASURE Probability Criticality Total
Assault on a staff member 6 6 12 Security should be present on each floor
Theft of narcotics 8 8 16 Keep a very strict log of who checks meds in and out and include the quantity
Bomb threat 4 4 8 Take all precautions and calls seriously. Retrieve as much info as possible to give to the local authorities
Hostage situation 3 3 6 Conduct on going training sessions regarding steps to take during a hostage situation
Assault on patients 6 6 12 Have 2 staff members present when performing
Appendix G
Security Assessment
Directions
Choose two settings from Ch. 9 of the text and list each setting. Then, complete the following tables. List five threats appropriate to the environment from the setting you chose. Rate the risk for each threat from 0 (low) to 10 (high). Then, list five appropriate countermeasures, including at least two countermeasures specific to physical security and one countermeasure specific to personnel and security management. Once you have completed the tables, write a brief explanation of each countermeasure, stating how the countermeasure reduces the risk associated with that threat.
Setting 1: School
THREAT
RISK
COUNTERMEASURE Probability Criticality Total
Example:
Information theft
4
7
11
Employee screening, limited computer access, and computer monitoring
Child Abduction 5 10 15 Doors locked from outside, security cameras throughout building inside and outside
Earthquake/Fire 5 10 15 Extensive evacuation plan, install sprinkler system
Firearm or Bomb 4 10 14 Metal detectors at all entrances, armed and unarmed guards, security cameras
Drug sells/usage 3 7 10 Conduct random checks, have drug sniffing dogs do a check
Internal theft 3 6 9 Security cameras
Setting 2: Hospital
THREAT
RISK
COUNTERMEASURE Probability Criticality Total
Assault on a staff member 6 6 12 Security should be present on each floor
Theft of narcotics 8 8 16 Keep a very strict log of who checks meds in and out and include the quantity
Bomb threat 4 4 8 Take all precautions and calls seriously. Retrieve as much info as possible to give to the local authorities
Hostage situation 3 3 6 Conduct on going training sessions regarding steps to take during a hostage situation
Assault on patients 6 6 12 Have 2 staff members present when performing