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INTRODUCTION

What is security?

Security is the degree of resistance to or protection from harm. It
applies to any vulnerable and valuable asset, such as a person,
dwelling, community, nation, or organization. (en.wikipedia.org)

1. Freedom from danger, risk, etc.;
2. Freedom from care, anxiety, or doubt.
3. Something that protects or makes safe;
4. Freedom from financial concerns.
5. Precautions are taken to guard against crime, sabotage, etc.
6. A department or organization is responsible for protection or
safety. (thefreedictionary.com)

The term security has many meanings and is applied differently
in different contexts. This is often the first challenge for a
security manager. The security manager is faced with defining
and describing the security function and promoting the benefits
and advantages of a security program. This is difficult when the
very definition of the term is misunderstood and may even be
incorrectly defined by the senior managers, users, and other
stakeholders of the organization. Security is often associated
with an emotional state or perception instead of hard evidence or
measurable benefits.

On top of this, the security department often misunderstands its
role in the organization. The purpose of security is not to "catch
the bad guys" or enforce the rules. The use of protection is to
support the aims and mission of the business and protect the
organization from harm, loss, fear, and anxiety. Moreover, the