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Below is the questions I would need answered, and also it has to be in APA7 format, atleast 2-3 references. Also, The info you need to cite from are in the links under what your suppose to read. The 2 questions are found below.
resources you need to cite from.
EXERCISE #1 – WORKPLACE VIOLENCE AND RESPONSE
“Workplace Violence Prevention and Response Guidelines”Guidelines for Preventing Workplace” is a 2005 ASIS publication that provides security directors a strategy to prevent workplace violence and effectively manage and respond to threats.
Workplace violence is a critical issue identified by security directors in a 2016 Securitas survey as discussed previously in class. Students of security management should understand that workplace violence takes many forms and is more than just active shooter scenarios we seem to be experiencing in today’s society.
Security operatives often talk about employing a multidisciplinary approach when developing an organization’s workplace violence prevention and response strategy. After reviewing the ASIS document, explain what it means to employ a multidisciplinary approach and how such a strategy might be planned and implemented based on the guidelines presented. Incorporate into your response the essential elements that must be a part of any violence prevention program.
Also, describe the role of the security department and other departments you believe to be key stakeholders in achieving the program’s goals and objectives.
EXERCISE #2- PHYSICAL AND IT SECURITY CONVERGENCE: THE BASICS
In a series of published articles, Derek Slater discusses one of the most significant security planning issues discussed in the security profession over the past 10 years—convergence. The author defines term and addresses the advantages and difficulties associated with convergence, but his article culminates with a convincing argument for implementing convergence and offers five specific reasons that are trending which he believes are “knocking down the walls between traditional security stovepipes” (Slater). Students of security management need to be familiar with the issues currently facing the security industry so they can better prepare to take a position and address the issue when they have the future opportunity.
After reading the Slater article and conducting any additional independent research on this topic, discuss from the perspective of a security operative of a Fortune 1000 corporation how convergence might benefit the organization and what might be the unexpected “pitfalls” that can obstruct efforts to merge physical and information security operations. Be specific with the advantages and disadvantages. Finally, state whether or not you agree with convergence and explain your position.
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“Workplace Violence Prevention and Intervention” is a 2011 ASIS International and the Society for Human Resource Management that provides security directors an operating standard and strategy to prevent workplace violence and effectively manage and respond to threats. It is a great resource to address workplace violence risk identification and abatement at any location. Workplace violence is a critical issue identified by Fortune 1000 security directors in the Securitas Survey as previously discussed. Security practitioners and students must understand that workplace violence takes many forms and companies must develop plans to prevent such occurrences and have appropriate responses should an event take place. The document can be accessed at
Workplace Violence and Prevention and Intervention
“Surviving an Active Shooter – What Would You Do?” is a video (9:22 minutes) published by the
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department that presents three powerful active shooter situations – a warehouse, college, and food court with security experts discussing the specific practices (GET OUT – SECURE – DEFEND) that must be followed to enhance an individual’s survivability in active shooter situations. The webpage also contains links to other agencies that provide significant information for developing an active shooter and other emergency response plans. Security students and practitioners use the video and the added information to conduct active shooter training for employees, students, and others who could be potential victims in the workplace, at educational institutions, or even in general public locations. Of particular note is the link to the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), where security students and practitioners will find an “Evacuation Plans and Procedures eTool” for “real world” applications. It is important to note there is no Federal law that specifically requires an employer to protect employees from workplace violence. However, Federal law, 29 U.S. Code 654, and OSHA standard, Section 5(a)(1), include a General Duty Clause, which generally requires employers to furnish employees a place of employment which is free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees.http://www.activeshooter.lasd.org/
“Introduction to Computer Security: Information Security Lesson #1” is a video (41:46 minutes) published in 2013 by Dr. Daniel Soper that provides security practitioners and students a tutorial on the basic considerations for protecting information assets. Topics include our dependence on technology; information assets; threats and vulnerabilities; controls, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of services; types of attackers; methods of defense; and the significance of multi-layered security. The video can be accessed at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBFB34YGK1U
“Physical and IT Convergence: The Basics” is a series of articles published by Derek Slater on the CSO website that defines security convergence, one of the most significant security planning issues discussed in the profession over the past 10 years. The author also addresses the advantages and difficulties associated with convergence, but his article culminates with a convincing argument for implementing convergence and offers five specific reasons that are trending which he believes are “knocking down the walls between traditional security stovepipes.” Students of security management need to be familiar with the issues currently facing the security industry so they can better prepare to “stake out” a position and address the issue when they have the future opportunity. The article can be accessed at: http://www.csoonline.com/article/2117824/strategic-planning-erm/physical-and-it-security-convergence–the-basics.html
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“Protection of Information Assets” is a 2002 paper written by Odd Nilsen and published by the SANS Institute that discusses the security concerns relating to information assets and the various controls that are available to protect those assets. The document can be accessed at: https://www.sans.org/reading-room/whitepapers/basics/protection-information-assets-594
“Institute for a Drug-Free Workplace” is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting employees and employers preventing and detecting substance abuse in the workplace. The organization provides guidance for employers in developing and implementing substance abuse policies. It also offers training resources to employees and the employers. Substance abuse in the workplace represents a significant threat to an organization’s assets and, therefore, security directors are typically responsible for controlling and managing the problem and must use all available means to ensure a safe, drug-free workplace. The link can be accessed at: https://www.ndwa.org/drug-free-workplace/
“Introduction to Risk Assessment” is a YouTube video by “Eli the Computer Guy” that describes the physical security assessment process for computer and network systems. It is a 57-minute presentation that provides broad security assessment processes and addresses the importance for security directors to consider the “business aspects” of proposing new or updated security controls. The video can be accessed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWdfovZIg2g
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