{"id":4863,"date":"2020-06-09T18:55:38","date_gmt":"2020-06-09T18:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/?p=4863"},"modified":"2020-09-14T16:56:37","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T16:56:37","slug":"vulnerability-assessment-early-in-design-leads-to-increased-cost-effective-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/vulnerability-assessment-early-in-design-leads-to-increased-cost-effective-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Vulnerability assessment early in design leads to increased, cost-effective security"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By Ryan Searles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vulnerability assessments evaluate a facility\u2019s needs and identify gaps in physical security barriers, policies, and procedures. Too often, however, the assessment is performed after a building has already been designed and the owner has missed the opportunity to save time and money.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consulting with a security specialist at the beginning of the design process can lead to these four benefits:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increased building security: A consultant can review design plans, perform vulnerability assessments, crime analyses, and locate where 3M ballistic film should be used on windows and glass partitions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cost savings: Security systems that require extensive wiring, like external cameras and mass notification systems, are significantly cheaper to install during construction than after a project is completed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Aesthetics integration: Consulting with the architect means security components \u2013 such as wiring, 3M security film, and bollards \u2013 can be seamlessly integrated within the design.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Custom support: A consultant who has been involved from the very beginning can provide employees with customized training and support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For a more in-depth look at these benefits, read my article,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.securitymagazine.com\/articles\/92443-four-reasons-to-integrate-security-early-in-design-safety-savings-aesthetics-support\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cFour reasons to integrate security early in design,\u201d<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0recently published by<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Security Magazine.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Engaging a security consultant in the early stages of building design can reduce project risk by delivering increased security, cost savings, aesthetic integration, and customized training and support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":4864,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[3,171],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Vulnerability assessment early in design leads to increased, cost-effective security - 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