Measuring the Security of Your Facilities

• When was the last time the physical security of your facility was reviewed by an outside expert?
• Does your company escort terminated employees offsite using security officers or human resources?
• Are exit interviews conducted in closed offices with only one exit?
• Is physical access open to anyone coming onto your premises?
• Does the receptionist know who is allowed or not allowed on the site?
• Do you have adequate external lighting?
• When will you alert security in the event of a potential threat?
• Who is identified to respond to after-hours threats?
• Are security personnel trained to respond to a threat situation with specific actions?
• Are employees trained on escape routes?
• Have you measured the response time of emergency services to your site?
• Have you conducted a periodic surprise inspection of your Guard Service at night?
• Does your company have written policies and practice drills for its employees on how to safely evacuate the premises and respond to fire alarms, bomb threats and other types of security threats?
• Do you know who your temporary employees and contractors are? Do they need to sign-in before entering your facility upon arrival?
• Do you know who your janitors are? Does anyone review which sensitive systems/areas they have access to?
• Do your employees feel safe in your parking lot after hours? Is the lighting adequate?
• Does anyone know when a disgruntled employee has left the company? Does anyone know what to do if/when the disgruntled employee returns?