A security and risk management specialist, based in the North East, has issued a warning to business owners, on the need to recognise security risks.
Andy Davis, managing director of Trident Manor was responding to a recent survey by insurance provider Clements Worldwide, on security risks.
A fifth, 22pc of the risk managers questioned in the Clements Worldwide Risk Index cited terrorism as their main concern, which although doubled from the previous year, is still a very small number, and only 16pc would be prepared to address the concerns.
The research, which surveyed 420 organisations from a number of sectors, including oil and gas, logistics and global humanitarian aid, also highlighted the gap between risk concerns and losses and the capabilities to manage them. For the survey in detail visit https://www.clements.com.
Mr Davis said: “While the results have improved from the previous year, the oversight from risk managers is still very worrying. Given the recent attacks, particularly in Europe and the UK, risk management should be at the forefront of every business decision – whether it is cyber security, terrorism or protecting assets from potential thefts. It is also a major concern that the research highlighted the lack of capabilities to deal with security risks, as they can occur anywhere, so it is vitally important that individuals and business leaders are aware of the potential threats to their assets and workforce, particularly when working abroad or outside of their usual work environment.”
Trident Manor is based in Newton Aycliffe and Andy Davis has more than 25 years’ global security experience.
Andy added: “Sadly, there are always going to be certain risks to businesses – whether it is a multinational corporation or regional company – that need to be addressed and managed correctly. We help clients understand the real risks that exist and develop strategies and procedures to minimise these life or business threatening events.”
Visit www.tridentmanor.com.
