Blackbird’s Security Philosophy: Features of a High-Quality Security Program
1. Reflects Commitment and Involvement on the Part of Upper Management
The best security programs build on an underlying security philosophy that has been crafted by upper management after careful consideration of their organization’s risk profile and the level of risk the organization is willing to bear.
This security philosophy should drive every security activity that the organization undertakes. It should form a framework for strategic security-related decision-making, such as: "What approach should we take to safeguarding our critical resources?" "What balance should we strike between resource openness and resource lock-down?" "How will we structure our internal security organization?" And, "How will we regulate employee and contractor behavior in the interest of security?"
Management’s commitment to the security philosophy should be communicated throughout the organization, both overtly and by supportive decision-making in areas such as security funding and staffing.