This week we looked at the base of security, risk and vulnerability. Risk and vulnerability assessments help to establish a potential threat level or the ability of a threat to affect the area in a significant manner. If our vulnerabilities are weak, the risk for compromise in that area is heightened.

Risk identification can help counter threats by knowing what assets are weak or likely to be compromised. Identifying an area of risk can put emphasis on the area to ensure that it is secured, reducing the potential for compromise. Countering threats is about knowing what areas are vulnerable to infiltration. Being aware of the areas that are at risk is one step in lowering the chances of threats.

Risk management is a vital role in all private and federal entities. To ensure that a business can survive, their continuity plans need to include risk management plans and assessments. Most people would be surprised that major companies have counterterror forces, including Disney and Netflix. If something were to happen to these companies, a terror attack, it would be devastating. Especially if they did not prepare and have those risk management assets in place. Every company wants to survive through a catastrophic event, which is where security, risk management comes in. Without some type of preparation, companies that failed to protect themselves, employees, clients etc. would struggle to rebuild. If they could rebuild at all. It needs to be a priority for companies to have risk management in their continuity plans.

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