Podcast
Questions and Answers
According to the rules and regulations, what must a person obtain before engaging in the business of a private detective agency?
According to the rules and regulations, what must a person obtain before engaging in the business of a private detective agency?
Which of the following is NOT a disqualification for obtaining a license to operate a security agency or exercise a security profession?
Which of the following is NOT a disqualification for obtaining a license to operate a security agency or exercise a security profession?
What is the consequence for a license grantee who violates Republic Act 5487 or its rules and regulations?
What is the consequence for a license grantee who violates Republic Act 5487 or its rules and regulations?
Besides the owner and manager of a security agency, who else is required to secure a license?
Besides the owner and manager of a security agency, who else is required to secure a license?
Signup and view all the answers
Where must all private security personnel receive their training prior to obtaining their license?
Where must all private security personnel receive their training prior to obtaining their license?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT an example of an operational security control?
Which of the following is NOT an example of an operational security control?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following is NOT a method used to improve communication security?
Which of the following is NOT a method used to improve communication security?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary function of mall security?
What is the primary function of mall security?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the primary role of private security in modern organizations?
What is the primary role of private security in modern organizations?
Signup and view all the answers
What primarily defines national security?
What primarily defines national security?
Signup and view all the answers
Which examples best represent international security measures?
Which examples best represent international security measures?
Signup and view all the answers
What does operational security (OPSEC) primarily focus on?
What does operational security (OPSEC) primarily focus on?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following does NOT fall under industrial security?
Which of the following does NOT fall under industrial security?
Signup and view all the answers
What is NOT typically included in VIP security measures?
What is NOT typically included in VIP security measures?
Signup and view all the answers
What significant development in security occurred during the time of the Greeks?
What significant development in security occurred during the time of the Greeks?
Signup and view all the answers
What was the purpose of the citizen patrols organized by Henry Fielding in 1748?
What was the purpose of the citizen patrols organized by Henry Fielding in 1748?
Signup and view all the answers
What group was formed during the Middle Ages in England to maintain peace and order?
What group was formed during the Middle Ages in England to maintain peace and order?
Signup and view all the answers
Who is credited with the formation of the first formal police department in England?
Who is credited with the formation of the first formal police department in England?
Signup and view all the answers
Which of the following statements about security in the Christian era is accurate?
Which of the following statements about security in the Christian era is accurate?
Signup and view all the answers
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
Introduction to Industrial Security Concepts
- Industrial security is the process of protecting industrial plants and businesses.
- Security involves the protection of personnel, processes, properties, and operations.
Chapter 1: The Concepts of Security
-
Learning Objectives:
- Define security.
- Explain the concepts of asset, risk, threat, and vulnerability.
- Enumerate security categories.
- Discuss the importance of private security in organizations.
Security
- The state or quality of being secured, freedom from fear or danger, and assurance or certainty.
- Freedom from worry about possible loss.
Definition
- Security is a state where people, institutions, authorities, or groups feel fully secured.
- Free from any threat or vulnerability related to their life, liberty, property, or activities.
- Exists in physical, psychological, social, or economic forms.
- A state of being secured; freedom from fear or danger; assurance and certainty.
Security as a Degree of Protection
- The degree of protection against danger, loss, and criminals.
- Protection against crime to safeguard life and assets using various methods and devices.
- Protection against any type of crime to protect life and assets using different methods and techniques.
Definitions of Security
- Derived from the Latin word "Securus", meaning "safe" or "without care".
- Also derived from "se cura", where "se" means "free from" and "cura" means "care".
Related Concepts
- An asset is anything tangible or intangible that can be owned or controlled to produce value.
- An asset has a positive economic value, or its value can be converted into cash.
Risk
- Uncertainty of financial loss, probability of a loss occurring or having occurred.
- Variations between actual and expected results, or the possibility of undesirable events.
- Consequences of risk are loss or decrease in value.
Threat and Vulnerability
- A threat is anything that could adversely affect assets; falls into categories such as natural hazards, accidents, or intentional acts (terrorism).
- Vulnerability is a weakness, flaw, or anything exploitable by a threat.
Categories of Security
- Physical Security: The broadest category, using physical measures to prevent unauthorized access to facilities, equipment, materials, documents, etc., to safeguard them against espionage, sabotage, and theft.
Personnel Security
- Procedures, inquiries, and criteria to determine the suitability of applicants for jobs and retention of employees.
Document and Information Security
- Policies, regulations, doctrines, and practices to safeguard the contents and integrity of confidential information from compromise or loss.
Types of Documents
- Vital Documents: Irreplaceable records, reproducing which doesn't equal the original value.
- Important Documents: Records whose reproduction incurs significant costs and delays.
- Useful Documents: Records whose loss creates inconvenience but can be replaced.
- Non-essential Documents: Daily files, routine records; losing them doesn't impact operations.
Political Security
- A category addressing social relationships among governments or entities holding authority and power.
Public Security
- The approach governments use to ensure the protection of citizens, organizations, and institutions.
- Threats to well-being and maintaining peace in public spaces.
National Security
- Requirement for a state's survival through economic power, diplomacy, and political power.
- Threats include military conflicts, drug cartels, or national disasters impacting the environment.
International Security
- Measures taken by countries and international organizations to ensure mutual survival and safety through military actions and diplomatic agreements.
Industrial Security
- A category of physical security for industrial plants and business enterprises guarding personnel, processes, properties, and operations.
- Bank and Armor Security: Protecting cash and assets during storage, transit, and transactions
- Hotel Security: Protecting guests, property, and functions in hotels, restaurants, bars, and clubs.
- VIP Security: Protecting high-ranking officials, distinguished visitors, and foreign dignitaries.
- Operational Security: Protecting processes, formulas, patents, and industrial and manufacturing activities from espionage, infiltration, and infringement.
- Communication Security: Safeguarding information through communication, preventing the enemy or unauthorized people from obtaining it.
- Mall/Commercial Security: Protecting people, properties, and ensuring peace in malls.
Security Management in Organizations
- Security management is critically important in all businesses.
- There's rarely a business without a security team.
Security and Safety Measures
- Active Measures: Physical barriers like security lights, safes, locks, and devices to detect and impede hazards.
- Passive Measures: Security education programs, investigations, safety drills, and personal checks.
3 Ds of Security
- Denial: Physical barriers (fences, walls, locked doors) to prevent access.
- Detection: Guards and electronic devices to identify threats.
- Deterrence: Physical and psychological measures to discourage criminal activity.
Additional Information
- Presented material relates to different aspects of security, covering the definition, related concepts, types, and measures.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Related Documents
Description
Test your knowledge on the rules and regulations governing private detective and security agencies. This quiz covers licensing requirements, operational security, and the roles of security personnel. Ideal for those studying or working in the security field.
