Publisher's Synopsis
The Ultimate Risk Assessment Handbook discusses how to write an effective and professional report, including presenting the assessment findings to the client. The book takes a complete process approach, from the client meeting and collecting background information, to the assessment process through the report and after-action items.
Most security and risk professionals have had to conduct an assessment at some point in their security careers, and any security consultants specialize in assessments as their primary function. The topic is vital to the security function of any organization. It is not only a highly debated topic, but one where resources are desperately sought for and needed-particularly a "how to" reference such as this.
The book addresses government regulations and industry guidelines including those of the NFPA, ANSI, ASIS International, OSHA, FEMA, DHS, and ISO. It includes numerous checklists and case studies for different environments. Chapters cover deterrents in detail and importance of "layering" security components to achieve the appropriate level of security for each environment. The book will include lists of relevant definitions, some do's and don'ts, best practices, emerging trends and will draw on the authors' collective decades of experience from conducting assessments.
The Ultimate Risk Assessment Handbook provides a foundation for readers to identify, comprehend, and understand risk analysis concepts and apply techniques to counters identified risks. It presents a comprehensive collection of best practices that will serve as the most complete, most current resource on the market.
