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When it comes to making decisions about security measures, are you relying on site surveys or risk assessments to make program, policy, and technology decisions? In this session from the Security Technology Forum, Michael Guarino from Bosch Security and Safety Systems moderates the panel discussion with Jeff Drews, CPP, PSP from Southwest Microwave and Anthony Crawford, CPP from Bosch Security and Safety Systems where they discuss the differences between site surveys and risk assessments and how they are different from "curb to core."

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Key chapters:

• 0:00 - Introduction
• 0:47 - Curb to Core Concept
• 4:01 - Risk Assessment versus Site Survey
• 9:07 - Threats versus Vulnerabilities
• 11:25 - Costs and Risks to Consider When it Comes to an Assessment
• 18:34 - Risk of Using Old Specifications versus New Standards
• 19:17 - Insurance and Legal Implications
• 24:11 - Maintenance and Evaluation
• 26:19 - Pushing the Perimeter
• 27:18 - End User Education, Standards, and Best Practices
• 30:33 - Depth and Breadth of Assessments
• 40:07 - End User Engagement in Assessments
• 44:35 - Changing Environments Require Ongoing Evaluation and Assessment

Panelists

• Jeff Drews is a long-time security industry veteran with both PSP and CPP certifications through ASIS. He is the Senior Sales Manager for Federal, Military, and Nuclear Systems at Southwest Microwave. 

• Anthony Crawford, CPP, is an Application Design Specialist with the Bosch Security and Safety Systems Federal Government Programs-North America. He is a 26yrs+ experienced security professional with a demonstrated history of working in both public and private industry. Anthony serves with the Tennessee State Guard as the 21st MedCo Commander and is a strong military and protective services professional skilled in Operations Management, Sales, Emergency Management, Management, EAC and VSS.
  
  
• Mike Guarino is the Director of Sales for the Eastern US at Bosch Security and Safety Systems. He has extensive knowledge of security system design and implementation. 

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