What Does the Threat Risk Assessment Process Include?

Physical Security Threat Risk Assessments (STRA)

A Physical Security Threat Risk Assessment (TRA or STRA) is a foundational component to any corporate security program. The risk assessment process is an important starting point in evaluating the threats and risks to people, assets and information. From the assessment a company can layer security policies, processes and physical security infrastructure to address the identified risks with effective security solutions systematically and cost-effectively. The process of a risk assessment includes:

Prioritize Assets

Threat Risk Assessments involve the itemization and prioritization of corporate assets for their criticality and sensitivity. This can include physical assets as well as client information and other privileged, private or confidential data.

Evaluate Risks and Threats

Relevant threat considerations are then assessed for their likelihood and impact using established security industry methodologies such as ASIS International TRA standards, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) and Harmonized Threat Risk Assessment (HTRA). These can include, but are not limited to, threats such as theft, explosives, arson, unauthorized entry, external attacks, insider sabotage and terrorism.

Security Systems Review

The existing physical security processes, tools and infrastructure to determine their effectiveness in securing the most critical assets against the identified threats and risks.

Recommendations for Mitigation

The result is a report that will articulate the vulnerabilities and make effective, efficient, defendable, and cost-effective recommendations to mitigate risk, with criticality ratings that provide guidance on prioritization.

An STRA recommendation offers: 

• Better risk management: Understand your vulnerabilities with the expertise of a trusted 3rd party reviewer 
• Make informed investment decisions: Use the recommendations to prioritize any potential security upgrades and investments
• Satisfy client, vendor and/or 3rd party requirements

Qualifications and Certifications

Kirsch Group is proud to offer experienced physical security professionals with over 20 years of experience in the physical and information security space with the relevant qualifications and certifications to meet your requirements. 

• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• Accredited SAFE Design Professional™ (ASDP)
• Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) Level II

Get Help with the Process of Carrying Out a Risk Assessment

A thorough Threat Risk Assessment can identify vulnerabilities, evaluate risks, and provide actionable recommendations to protect your assets. If you have any questions or need assistance with a Physical Security Threat Risk Assessment (STRA), please get in touch with us at Kirsch Group. Our team is here to guide you through every stage of the risk assessment process.