| In this global economy, corporations are vulnerable to | | | | companies are hiring a team of experts to come in |
| security breaches that could result in the stealing of | | | | and formulate a crisis management plan that can be |
| essential information, property loss or damage, and | | | | implemented immediately when needed. This plan |
| even harm to executives and their families. Companies | | | | includes protective measures for executives and their |
| both in the United States and abroad are ramping up | | | | families, what to do if information systems come under |
| security systems and employing new strategies to | | | | attack, and how to act if a physical disaster either |
| keep themselves protected. Here's a brief look at the | | | | man-made or natural occurs. |
| three main areas of corporate security. | | | | 3. Physical security audits and planning |
| 1. Background investigations and due diligence | | | | How secure are your physical facilities, and do you |
| It is essential that a company protect itself and its | | | | know who is coming in and out of your doors at all |
| interests by having background information researched | | | | times? Having a physical security audit performed is a |
| on every new applicant or employee. Some of the | | | | great place to start: security experts will come in and |
| areas that are checked include criminal history, financial | | | | assess the measures you are taking and determine |
| reviews, personal reputation, validity of credentials, etc. | | | | what's working and what is not. They will then be able |
| Performing a comprehensive check on each individual | | | | to suggest and implement a better system to keep |
| is one of the most effective ways for a company to | | | | your physical facilities and workers as safe as |
| make sure its prospective employees or employees | | | | possible. |
| are who they say they are. | | | | Corporate security should be paramount on any |
| 2. Executive and workplace protection | | | | executive's or business owner's list of priorities in this |
| What would your company do in the event of a crisis | | | | dangerous world: it is wise to stay on top of it. |
| or emergency? Do you have a plan in place? Many | | | | |