Clever Security Clever Business: Using a Security Management System to enhance security, unlock business opportunities and boost cost-efficiency - Softcover

Blackwell, Andy; Wood, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1962133222 ISBN 13: 9781962133227

Publisher: Platypus Publishing, 2023

Synopsis

Enhance security. Unlock business opportunities. Boost cost-efficiency.

Terrorists and other criminals are constantly probing the cyber and physical defences of businesses, testing the robustness of the security measures and the alertness and resolve of the people. These are real risks yet the response is often questionable. Businesses adopt security measures that provide uncertain levels of protection and place a drag on business opportunities in return for what seems an unfathomably big budget.

Underlying the unease about the security measures and budget is the ill-informed security culture of “It will never happen here….”.

If only there was a better way….
If only there was a way to understand the magnitude of the security risks, what security measures were appropriate, and what the security budget should actually be.
If only there was a way to coordinate physical, cyber and personnel security.
If only there was a way to align security to business goals, enabling progress rather than restricting it.
If only there was a way to assure the business that it was adequately protected and there would be no unwelcome surprises.

….There is, and it’s easier than the “carry on as you are” option
Clever Security, Clever Business reveals the secrets for blending agile security with informed business management to deploy security where and when it’s needed. It shows how a Security Management System – a SeMS – can equip security and business managers with the tools to keep security in proportion with the right budget for the right security measures.
Properly executed, a SeMS is an enabler of business success, opening doors to new business opportunities by providing the certainty needed to make confident business decisions – and doing so cost-efficiently.
But you can’t buy a SeMS off the shelf that will support the goals and harness the idiosyncrasies of your business, you have to grow one organically. Based on the experience of successful SeMS projects, Clever Security, Clever Business shows you how to build a practical corporate security management solution and develop healthy security behaviours using proven business processes and methods.

"Very thought provoking and a must read for any CEO and Head of Security"
Billy Hann, CEO, Dublin Bus

“Engaging, thought-provoking, a very approachable and practical explanation of security management”
Rania Khbais, Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Aviation Security, Buckinghamshire New University

“Essential insights that are applicable for security teams across industries”
Tom Willis, Chief Executive, Shoreham Port

Edition details

• Publisher: Platypus Publishing
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1962133222
• ISBN 13: 9781962133227
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 164