Port Security Management System
PSeMS is an organisational systematic approach to managing security risks, incorporating security management into the daily activities of an authority
An assurance for organization security
PSeM is a framework and approach that helps coordinate processes and procedures covering governance, legal requirements, operating procedures, delivery, monitoring, review, and audit for security. In simple terms, it is a framework and methodology for your organization’s security assurance.
Together, It brings forth principles based on lessons learned, evidence-based practices, and assurance security systems, forming a methodology and approach that supports security resilience.
The Community Security Best Practice (CSBP) addresses the strategy and incorporates the Port Security Management System (PSeMS).
The Community Security Best Practises comes with a self-help GAP analysis. An advisory and on-site evaluation is also available.
An evaluation that addresses the security community and incorporates top down management systems.
Top Down Leadership
•PSeMS requires an accountable manager at the board level or senior officer level
•The security manager will report and have direct access to the accountable manager
•It can form part of the risk assessment group (RAG) or security committee
•It brings departments together and enables early identification of problems
•Enable early rectification
•PSeMS is a day to day assurance system
PSeMS is a Four Step Journey
PSeMS It is not a tick box assessment; it requires a review of where your organisation sits with managing its security:
•It requires openness and honesty
•Driven by senior leadership
•Team work
•Communication
•The ability to change
Why an independent review?
No internal bias
No conflict of interest
No favoritism
No Intimidation
No personal development interference
Provides an open and honest interview
Makes use of tried and tested process
Requires organization participation
Confirms what is already known
Highlights areas of concern
Promotes discussion
Small cost to the organization
The INTERPORTPOLICE team can assist the authority from the included self-GAP Analysis for an initial jurisdiction evaluation and/or can obtain additional assistance and have an onsite security evaluation.
Andrew McCumpha
Head of Standards & Pratises
