Corporate security programs have been around for decades. Many large corporations employ a dedicated security person or persons who are responsible for a wide range of corporate security issues spanning different industries. There are also hundreds of private corporate security businesses which offer for-hire services and training programs to guide businesses and corporations to enhance their corporate security programs. With the addition of some basic anti-terrorism training at the corporate level and below, businesses are able to help mitigate threats to their employees and infrastructure posed by international or domestic terrorism.

Corporate security programs have a higher profile in today’s world than they did five years ago, as the security world has changed immensely since that time. These programs largely consist of implementing risk management and mitigation on all aspects of the business’s operations. Today, corporate security managers handle a range of tasks such as employee background checks, computer and information security, emergency and disaster response, protecting intellectual property, and physical security. This is equally important for U.S. companies who operate offshore operations. After the attacks on September 11, 2001, organizations realized the threat of terrorism and its impacts on operations. The affects of the 9/11 attacks were felt on the supply chains as well as product distribution. Additionally, as businesses and organizations continue to maintain robust information technology systems for communication, the cyber threat also increases.

Application of anti-terrorism training into security programs will help to mitigate some of the risks and disruptions caused by acts of terrorism. Training at the lowest level throughout a corporation on topics such as physical security, disaster response, and computer hacking will increase awareness and even detection of events that can cause harm or a disruption in service. Employees at all levels, especially at the lower levels who interact with customers and other businesses, become a key sensor in the security program. Businesses and corporations can not only help to deter acts of terrorism and violence against themselves and their employees, but security managers and leaders who establish a plan to minimize the effects on their business have proven to be more resilient following an incident. There has been research done since 2001 on the importance of corporate security in business and its place in the management chain. It was largely discovered that corporate security managers who have a direct line of communication to the president or the board of a business, can affect the most change in an organization’s security footprint. It was also suggested that security managers perform better when they have business, management, and communication skills or experience. Companies that have successful corporate security programs also understand that security is just as important as any other function within the business.

Corporate security is viewed in many organizations as a key function in the success of the business. The continued threat of terrorism, whether domestic or international, causes concern which can cause sweeping impacts on U.S. corporations. Robust corporate security programs with integrated anti-terrorism training can increase business resiliency in the wake of another threat or attack.

Dan Sommer works for Henley-Putnam University, a leading educational institution in the field of Strategic Security. For more info on Henley-Putnam University, anti-terrorism training, corporate security programs, call 888-852-8746 or visit www.Henley-Putnam.edu

Dan Sommer works for Henley-Putnam University, a leading educational institution in the field of Strategic Security. For more info on Henley-Putnam University, anti-terrorism training, corporate security programs, call 888-852-8746 or visit http://www.Henley-Putnam.edu

Author Bio: Dan Sommer works for Henley-Putnam University, a leading educational institution in the field of Strategic Security. For more info on Henley-Putnam University, anti-terrorism training, corporate security programs, call 888-852-8746 or visit www.Henley-Putnam.edu

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