Security Strategy

Description

The Security Strategy is not an operational document, the operational aspects belong within the Security Plan. The Security Strategy is the document to explain how the project design will meet the security requirements identified during earlier RIBA stages and how identified risks will be mitigated through coordinated design measures. Included in this document should be (list is not exhaustive):

  • Concept drawings
  • Security zoning diagrams
  • Access hierarchy diagrams
  • Design decision logs
  • Security system concepts 

Key outputs from the document should include:

  • Key design plans
  • Security principles
  • Security zoning
  • Site security
  • Access control
  • Intrusion detection
  • Video surveillance
  • Physical security
  • Hostile vehicle mitigation
  • Systems integration
  • Emergency security capability

The document should also contribute to cost planning and procurement activities. To complete the project-specific Security Requirements key activities include:

  1. Prepare Security Strategy in response to Security Requirements
  2. Ensure the Concept Design, Strategic Engineering Proposals and other project strategies are coordinated with the Security Strategy. 
  3. Ensure the Cost Plan reflects the measures identified in the Security Strategy. 
  4. Review the Security Dtrategy against the draft Security Plan.
  5. Consult internal and external security professionals as defined through Security Governance. 

Engagement

  • Security
  • Physical and Protective Security Advisors
  • Operational Stakeholders
  • Project Delivery PMs (e.g. CIWM, PFM, Capital PM etc.)
  • Research Security
  • Property Operations 
  • ICT
  • Health & Safety
  • Faculty Representatives

Forms and Links

  • Security Strategy Template: TBC
  • Security Risk Assessment: TBC
  • Security Plan: TBC
  • Security Requirements: TBC
  • Protected Workspace and Security Zone Guidance: TBC
  • Access Control Policy: TBC

Approvals and Compliance Review

  • Technical Review Meeting (TRM): Includes security representation
  • Project Gateway Review Group (PGRG): Includes security representation

Repeated Subsequent RIBA Stages

RIBA Stage 3

Update and review

RIBA Stage 4

Review following updates from Procurement Strategy

RIBA Stage 5

Update and review