Asset Protection Flashcards

What role does Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) play in asset protection?

Answer: It uses the built environment to reduce opportunities for crime against assets

CPTED modifies the physical environment to naturally reduce criminal opportunity and enhance asset protection.

Which metric is most useful for measuring the effectiveness of an asset protection program?

Answer: Shrinkage rate or loss percentage over time

Shrinkage rate directly measures actual losses, making it the most meaningful indicator of program effectiveness.

When protecting assets during transportation between facilities, which security measure provides the greatest risk reduction?

Answer: Implementing GPS tracking with tamper-evident seals and chain of custody documentation

Combined GPS tracking, tamper evidence, and chain of custody creates comprehensive protection during transit.

What is the primary security concern with open-plan office environments regarding asset protection?

Answer: Reduced ability to control access to sensitive assets and information

Open-plan designs inherently reduce the ability to restrict physical access to sensitive materials and equipment.

In developing an asset protection strategy, what does the term 'target hardening' refer to?

Answer: Increasing the effort required for an adversary to compromise a specific asset

Target hardening increases the difficulty, time, and risk an adversary faces when attempting to compromise a specific asset.

Which document should be the foundation of any organizational asset protection program?

Answer: A comprehensive asset protection policy approved by senior management

A formal policy approved by senior management establishes authority, scope, and accountability for the asset protection program.