Brain Food: Holistic Security Design - Mitigate Vulnerability, Reduce Risk & Keep People Safe

Safety and security of people and assets are among the highest
priorities for many organizations today. With the prevalence of violent
events throughout the U.S.—active shooter events, assaults, civil unrest, etc.—building owners must plan for the safety of their building and its occupants. Including security needs during the design phase provides the most effective and cost-efficient solutions for mitigating emergency events, avoiding the potential loss of life, and providing an overall robust security program.

To create a safe environment, the security design of a new facility or
campus must go beyond basic camera and access control devices to
a holistic approach that blends security strategies with technology.
It’s also crucial to understand the difference between safety and
security. Safety is the perception of how safe a person feels in their
environment, while security refers to the various layers of tactical
implementation used to achieve the desired level of safety. An owner
shouldn’t have to choose one or the other—an effective security design
can accomplish both.

This holistic approach evaluates everything from the layout of hallways
and exterior sight lines to the fencing or vegetation used at the
perimeter of the property, in addition to the technology typically used
for security cameras, access control systems, and visitor management.
Each strategy plays a role in providing the optimum safety for your
building, people, and assets.

This session will provide strategies to mitigate vulnerabilities, reduce
the risk of violence, theft, and unauthorized access to your facility and
assist in managing your campus footprint to keep your people safe in
an emergency situation.

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