People management in security

Abstract

Fundamentally, all crime-related security risks originate from human based sources of threat. Similarly, and notwithstanding the array of technical and physical resources that may form part of a risk management program, the effective mitigation of crime-related risks fundamentally relies on people. This situation highlights the human imperative in security risk management, With this in mind, the present chapter discusses the importance of developing and implementing security policies and procedures as part of managing people. This applies to people within, and external to, organisations. The chapter concludes by highlighting the importance of effective communication of requirements through security awareness, and having strategies in place to facilitate compliance.