A Security risk assessment measures the strength of the overall security program, and provides the information necessary to make planned improvements based on security risks. The security risk assessment is the tool of senior management that gives them an effectiveness measurement of their security controls and an indication of how well their assets are protected. A security risk assessment is an important element in the overall security risk management process. Security risk management involves the process of ensuring that the security risk posture of your organization is within acceptable level of risk as defined by your senior management.
Understanding the most appropriate security measures for your office building and workplace is often a complex process. In order to make the very best decision an organization will need to carefully balance the various security risks and available measures, against cost.
A risk management strategy provides a structured approach to identifying, assessing and managing risk.