Definition
Procedure: a formal or official order or way of doing things – a series of actions that need to be completed in order to achieve something.
Introduction
Security procedures are considered a critical component of an organization’s overall security program (Dunham 2018). They provide guidance on how to implement, enable, and enforce existing security controls and on how to execute security-relevant business processes in a consistent and concerted manner (ibid.). At the same time, they are to be considered controls in their own right. Same as other components of a security program, they require constant fine-tuning in order to remain effective and efficient over time. This entry highlights a number of triggers or incentives for organizations to upgrade existing security procedures or to implement new ones. It further positions script analysis as a promising tool to ensure that controls and procedures remain effective and fit for purpose.
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Haelterman, H. (2019). Criminals: Suggestions to Improve Security Procedures. In: Shapiro, L., Maras, MH. (eds) Encyclopedia of Security and Emergency Management. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69891-5_116-1
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