Sharks and Dinosaurs: Security Risk Management
Sharks have been around for a very long time.
They are continually moving, learning, evolving
and adapting to their environment.
They consume to survive.
Their evolution has been constant, and it
remains their key to longevity.
The modern day version of a shark has many
tools and resources at their disposal that
contribute to their ability to hunt and protect.
Dinosaurs, on the other hand, had a limited
existence.
Their environment changed gradually and then
suddenly.
This resulted in their inability to survive
and thrive.
They could no longer protect themselves, let
alone others.
The result of their short dominance and prominence
is that their influence is not readily identifiable
and you have to go out of your way to even
study their existence.
Most dinosaurs were known for having one or
two unique capabilities, suitable only for
a particular set of conditions or limited
environment.
These two metaphors are indicative of the
security risk management industry.
There are those that acknowledge that their
environment is dynamic and continually changing,
They understand that knowledge, adaptation
and progress is the key to not only their
survival but that of the organisations they
protect.
Then there are those that haven’t evolved
or learned new skills or solutions since their
past service lives in the military, police
or government.
The choice, and it is a choice, is simple.
Evolve or perish.
The future belongs to those that adapt and
evolve to the changing environment and conditions.
Employers, customers and peers have a keen
eye now for who presents as a shark or a beast
on the verge of extinction.
Which one are you?
Can you easily demonstrate evolution or is
your obsolescence evident?
I’m Tony Ridley, international security
and risk management professional.
Thank you for watching.
