Businesses should recruit security brains, says expert

With globalisation comes a business' increased exposure to the threat of terrorism, according to reports.

With globalisation comes a business' increased exposure to the threat of terrorism, according to reports.

Geopolitical factors such as rising food costs, fuel prices and climate change and migration can all increase the likelihood of a business experiencing some form of attack, and multi-national companies will be further exposed to such risks.

A report in the Accountancy Age by Dr Nick Pope, a principal consultant at Arup Security Consulting, has suggested that businesses look to recruit in order to find ways to reduce the risk of dangerous activities affecting their business.

Dr Pope stated that, "In order to be able to identify and exploit potential opportunities, as well as ensure security and resilience, a business must understand all three components of risk: threat, vulnerability and consequence.

"It is only after these elements have been assessed that an effective and efficient method for managing risk can be developed," he added.

The announcement represents a new side of recruitment for large businesses, as many industries could be seen as a target, ranging from construction to financial, legal and technological companies.

Dr Pope has also suggested learning from NGOs, which have long been targets from terrorist operations in areas quickly destabilised by the rapidly changing world.