Businesses regularly perform security and integrity or fraud risk assessments, but they typically lack the detailed focus on people and trusted insiders – whether employees, contractors, suppliers or business partners – required to understand who has access to what and how, and to qualify the risks posed by the individual in the event of any malicious, complacent or ignorant act. The Personnel Security Risk Assessment is an important tool in bridging this gap, helping managers understand the risks posed by teams and individuals through their respective roles, and informing the design and application of frameworks, policies and controls to mitigate these risks to an acceptable level. This article explains the Personnel Security Risk Assessment process. Continue reading →