Introduction to Private Security, 2026 – Security Studies
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Private Security - correct answer ✔✔ a business corporation, which provides armed and
unarmed security services and expertise to private and public clients. ... Other security services
such as roving patrol, bodyguard, and guard dog services are also included, but are a very small
portion of the industry.
Physical Protection - correct answer ✔✔ Prevents physical harm to people.
Prevents physical access to information or objects• May use perimeter and interior space
protection, such as guards, locks, sensors, may use drone technology to supplement traditional
methods
Digital Information Protection - correct answer ✔✔ Is enforced through physical means, such
as:−guarding the computers and data storage devices holding information−requiring password
protection on all devices holding information
Protection - correct answer ✔✔ Is enacted by the private security industry most often through
the following:−guarding−alarm monitoring −investigation
Guarding - correct answer ✔✔ Guarding is when an area, object, or person is being watched
with the intention to prevent harm form occurring.
Ex. Body Guard, and Security Guard
Alarm Monitoring• - correct answer ✔✔ Alarm Monitoring•Is the process of surveilling an
alarm system•Happens in a central monitoring station by both humans and technology.
Requires calling the appropriate public safety agency when alarm is triggered
Study and Review Material
Private Security - correct answer ✔✔ a business corporation, which provides armed and
unarmed security services and expertise to private and public clients. ... Other security services
such as roving patrol, bodyguard, and guard dog services are also included, but are a very small
portion of the industry.
Physical Protection - correct answer ✔✔ Prevents physical harm to people.
Prevents physical access to information or objects• May use perimeter and interior space
protection, such as guards, locks, sensors, may use drone technology to supplement traditional
methods
Digital Information Protection - correct answer ✔✔ Is enforced through physical means, such
as:−guarding the computers and data storage devices holding information−requiring password
protection on all devices holding information
Protection - correct answer ✔✔ Is enacted by the private security industry most often through
the following:−guarding−alarm monitoring −investigation
Guarding - correct answer ✔✔ Guarding is when an area, object, or person is being watched
with the intention to prevent harm form occurring.
Ex. Body Guard, and Security Guard
Alarm Monitoring• - correct answer ✔✔ Alarm Monitoring•Is the process of surveilling an
alarm system•Happens in a central monitoring station by both humans and technology.
Requires calling the appropriate public safety agency when alarm is triggered
