Developing an effective security and emergency strategy begins with understanding the mission of the client. The Standing Stone team takes the time to understand what our clients do and how they do it. This is a fundamental step in developing a comprehensive strategy. The old adage "one size fits all" does not apply to security and emergency response planning. What works well in one situation often fails in another. Each facility has its own unique circumstances and personnel and so must develop its own equally unique plan.

"We found these concepts to be straightforward, powerful tools with which to make informed decisions."

Paul D. Felder, ALA, APA
The Architectural Studio

"I am very used to going to a site and designing systems using only mechanical means and having a very narrow view and using a "cookie cutter" approach to security. I can now offer my customers a more comprehensive solution at a much lower cost."

Lori Stephenson
CAMTEK, Inc.

Another key piece of developing an effective plan is performing an assessment that will:

• Identify and prioritize the assets to be protected
• Define the level of threat the organization and facility may face
• Determine the vulnerability to the identified threats
• Evaluate the risks (the consequences of hostile actions) to the mission of the organization and facility.

By understanding what our clients do and how they do it, and combining that with analyses, we can, in conjunction with our clients, determine which security and emergency response measures will most effectively protect the client's assets, i.e., the people, the process, the property and reputation. Additionally, we can use these analyses to develop an emergency response plan where the client can effectively resppond to an emergency and return to an operational condition as quickly as possible.