Security Terminology

4. site or stage at which controls can be applied to prevent or reduce a threat or hazard
5. device triggered by a person and designed to alert others (often authorities) in emergency situations
8. test performed under conditions as close to as possible to real-world conditions
9. equipped with a firearm (gun)
13. valuable, private information created or collected for a considerable cost
15. system of sensors, controls and annunciators arranged to detect and report an intrusion or other emergency
17. direct and deliberate observation of people and/or property
18. process of evaluating injuries and loss of life, damage to property and status of facilities resulting from an emergency or incident
20. agency not under direct government control

1. designated location from which security programs are monitored and emergency plans can be implemented
2. inquiry into the history, behaviors and character of an individual
3. safeguarding of a boundary
6. any property, tangible or intangible, which is owned by an individual or company and can be assigned a monetary value
7. device which announces an alarm via sound, light or other means
10. armor-plated truck with strong locks and doors which is operated by armed personnel and used to transport currency and other valuables
11. list of contact information for team members and key players needed in an emergency
12. program which detects and removes computer viruses
14. risk remaining after measures are taken to reduce or eliminate risk
16. device which, when triggered, alerts security personnel and/or police of a disturbance without the knowledge of the intruder or criminal
19. planned, organized movement of people from a dangerous area