"Michael Julian has written an excellent book. Practical, detailed, and a potential life saver if you find yourself in the midst of a targeted attack."
What Is a Physical Security Audit and Why Your Business Needs One
In today’s world, where threats can come from both internal and external sources, a physical security audit is an essential part of any organization’s safety strategy. While many companies invest in cybersecurity, physical vulnerabilities—like unsecured entry points or poor emergency planning—often go unnoticed. That’s where a professional physical security audit from A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training can make all the difference.
What Is a Physical Security Audit?
A physical security audit is a comprehensive evaluation of your organization’s physical safeguards. It examines everything from access control systems and camera placement to lighting, building layout, and emergency preparedness protocols. The goal is to uncover weaknesses that could be exploited during an intrusion, natural disaster, or violent incident such as an active shooter situation.
Key Areas Evaluated in a Physical Security Audit:
- Access Control: Review of who can enter what areas, and how that access is restricted or monitored.
- Entry Points: Assessment of doors, windows, loading docks, and other vulnerable openings.
- Surveillance Systems: Examination of camera placement, functionality, and blind spots.
- Alarm & Alert Systems: Evaluation of intrusion alarms, panic buttons, and emergency notification systems.
- Lighting & Visibility: Identification of poorly lit or hidden areas that could harbor threats.
- Emergency Planning: Review of evacuation routes, lockdown procedures, and employee preparedness.
- Staff Readiness: Analysis of how well personnel can detect and respond to physical threats.
Why It Matters
- Reduces Risk
Unaddressed vulnerabilities can lead to property loss, injury, or worse. Audits identify problems before they become incidents. - Compliance & Liability
Many industries require physical security measures. Regular audits help you meet standards and reduce legal exposure. - Active Threat Preparedness
With workplace violence on the rise, being physically unprepared can cost lives. A security audit aligns with A.L.I.V.E.’s mission to empower people to anticipate and survive violent events. - Insurance Advantages
Enhanced physical security can reduce insurance premiums and improve claim outcomes. - Increased Confidence
When employees and stakeholders know their environment is secure, it builds trust and peace of mind.
At A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training, we view physical security as more than just locks and cameras. It’s about creating an environment that actively deters threats and protects life. A proper audit, paired with our A.L.I.V.E. methodology, gives you the clarity and confidence to respond when seconds matter most.
Don’t wait for a crisis to find your weaknesses. Schedule a physical security audit today and take a proactive step toward workplace safety.
Click here to learn more.
Hear From An A.L.I.V.E. Student Survivor Of The Las Vegas Massacre
"As a retired 32 year law enforcement veteran, with several years of SWAT and tactical experience, I learned some different unique perspectives as it pertains to civilians dealing with active threat situations. Very good class for civilians who may have never experienced reacting to a life and death stressful situation."
- Christopher C.
A.L.I.V.E. STANDS FOR:
Assess
Assess the situation quickly
Leave
Leave the area if you can
Impede
Impede the shooter
Violence
Violence may be necessary
Expose
Expose your position carefully for safety
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
Corporations
Government
Healthcare
Places of worship
Schools & Universities
Venues
MICHAEL JULIAN
Creator of A.L.I.V.E.
A.L.I.V.E., which stands for Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, and Expose, was created in 2014 when Michael began teaching his Active Shooter Survival philosophy throughout the United States. His book on the subject, 10 Minutes to Live: Surviving an Active Shooter Using A.L.I.V.E. was published in 2017 and the online version of the A.L.I.V.E. Training Program was launched in 2019 and is now part of the corporate security training program for companies throughout the world.
Why A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter
Survival Training Program?
The A.L.I.V.E. Active Shooter Survival Training Program is a comprehensive training program designed to provide individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to survive an active shooter incident. Its emphasis on situational awareness and decision-making makes it a practical and effective approach to active shooter situations. By empowering individuals to take proactive measures to protect themselves and others, the program can help prevent tragedies and save lives.