SEP3701
Assignment 1
Semester 1
Due 7 April 2026
, QUESTION 1: Security procedures for the protection of
employees and assets
CDS is currently operating without structured security controls, despite transporting
high-value goods daily. Proper security procedures must focus on prevention, detection,
response, and recovery.
1. Vehicle Tracking and Monitoring
All ten delivery trucks must be fitted with GPS tracking devices linked to a 24-hour
control room. Real-time tracking allows immediate response if a truck deviates from its
route or stops unexpectedly. Tracking also provides movement history for investigations
and insurance purposes. This aligns with proactive risk control principles in enterprise
risk management (ISO, 2018).
Example: If a truck transporting computers worth R600 000 deviates from its approved
route, the control room can immediately alert law enforcement and private security.
2. Route Risk Assessment and Planning
Routes must be assessed using crime statistics and previous hijacking patterns.
Deliveries should avoid identified hotspots and high-risk time frames. Risk assessment
is a continuous process of identifying hazards and reducing exposure (Hopkin, 2018).
Example: If hijackings occur frequently on a specific highway in Gauteng after 18:00,
deliveries should be rescheduled to daylight hours or redirected.
3. Security Escorts for High-Value Loads
Given the value per truck, armed or unarmed escorts should accompany deliveries
based on risk grading. Visible deterrence reduces the likelihood of attack.
Example: Two escort vehicles accompanying trucks on identified high-risk routes
significantly lowers vulnerability.
Assignment 1
Semester 1
Due 7 April 2026
, QUESTION 1: Security procedures for the protection of
employees and assets
CDS is currently operating without structured security controls, despite transporting
high-value goods daily. Proper security procedures must focus on prevention, detection,
response, and recovery.
1. Vehicle Tracking and Monitoring
All ten delivery trucks must be fitted with GPS tracking devices linked to a 24-hour
control room. Real-time tracking allows immediate response if a truck deviates from its
route or stops unexpectedly. Tracking also provides movement history for investigations
and insurance purposes. This aligns with proactive risk control principles in enterprise
risk management (ISO, 2018).
Example: If a truck transporting computers worth R600 000 deviates from its approved
route, the control room can immediately alert law enforcement and private security.
2. Route Risk Assessment and Planning
Routes must be assessed using crime statistics and previous hijacking patterns.
Deliveries should avoid identified hotspots and high-risk time frames. Risk assessment
is a continuous process of identifying hazards and reducing exposure (Hopkin, 2018).
Example: If hijackings occur frequently on a specific highway in Gauteng after 18:00,
deliveries should be rescheduled to daylight hours or redirected.
3. Security Escorts for High-Value Loads
Given the value per truck, armed or unarmed escorts should accompany deliveries
based on risk grading. Visible deterrence reduces the likelihood of attack.
Example: Two escort vehicles accompanying trucks on identified high-risk routes
significantly lowers vulnerability.
