Protecting Critical Infrastructure in an Apathetic Environment
Following the 9/11 attacks in the United States, the country implemented a broad range of security measures at seaports, airports and along the US border in order to strengthen the security of the country. Now almost ten years later without another attack, some security professionals worry that business and political leaders and the public at large are growing apathetic about the threat of terrorism.
Marshall Keith James of SoBran, Inc. wrote an interesting article for security managers who are working against the grain in this environment. http://homelandsecuritynewswire.com/facing-challenge-protecting-critical-infrastructure-apathetic-environment-m-k-james-sobran-inc?page=0,0
Some of his advice to security managers is as follows:
- Articulate the threats to your operation without exaggeration
- Understand and test your security plan
- Identify potential targets and specific threats
- Avoid pre-packaged solutions which are "hazard centric"
- Counter apathy with enthusiasm
- Develop advisory relationships with security professionals experienced in plan development and implementation
Reliant Security provides professional security services and consulting to business and government clients throughout the Western United States.
Sincerely, Matthew Cooper, CPP VP Reliant Security