Trends and Data Validate Security Strategy

Each year, security directors struggle to increase budgets, even when there is an enhanced need for security. Often, we see security services take a back seat to other business needs because decision-makers fail to see the value in making security enhancements.

Building a quality security business plan around hard data, and industry and site-specific trends, can help security directors and facility managers validate their needs.

Data collection is an integral component of any safety and security program and provides security directors with proof points during their conversations with management. These findings directly impact the future of security programs, track security trends and help organizations plan. Your security team should be looked at as data collectors. The reports they develop will have an impact on the future security needs at your site. 

Creating your security business case should include involvement and recommendations from your security partner. They should be able to help you decide what combination of people, processes and technology is the best fit for your location.

According to the Freedonia Report, the future for security technology integration and management services is expected to grow 5.1% annually to $4 billion through 2021. Today’s security approach needs to be comprehensive and supported by strategic insight. The advantage of integrating technology is that it allows for real-time decision making, advanced analytics for your site, and ultimately establishes industry norms and benchmarks. In addition, the CSO and his team will establish credibility and will be recognized as a trusted business partner if they use data sources to support their individual strategies.

Are you currently using security data to help make strategic decisions and build your security strategy?

Read this article published in Security magazine, about the role technology can play in your manned guarding program.

  About the Author 
  Steve Claton is Region President for the Southwest Region for Allied Universal.