Commercial physical security screening

Find the Security Control Gaps That Deserve Attention First

Complete a structured seven-step review of governance, access control, video, intrusion response, emergency readiness, and physical infrastructure. You will see preliminary category results before deciding whether to request follow-up.

About 5–7 minutes
Preliminary results before email
No product recommendation bias

Umbrella Security technicians reviewing access-control wiring and door hardware conditions. — Field conditions—not a generic checklist—determine whether security controls will work when they are needed.

A useful first screen, not a formal risk certification

This assessment identifies documented control gaps and readiness concerns from the answers provided. It does not calculate the probability or financial impact of a specific incident, and it does not replace an on-site professional assessment.

How scoring works Yes adds no gap points, Needs Review adds one, and No adds two. Scores use only the categories actually assessed. Missing systems that you plan to add are shown separately as coverage priorities.

Commercial access-control reader installed beside a secured door. — Access control: evaluate the reader, credential, secured opening, permissions, and door behavior together.

Umbrella Security technician mounting a commercial surveillance camera at a government facility. — Video surveillance: verify camera placement, evidence quality, retention, exports, and system health.

Technician inspecting a commercial alarm control panel and its system documentation. — Alarm response: test devices, communications, escalation contacts, documentation, and dispatch workflows.

Low-voltage conduit routed between commercial buildings during an Umbrella Security installation. — Physical infrastructure: inspect pathways, power, network resilience, doors, lighting, and perimeter conditions.

Step 1 of 7Facility context

Tell us what you are assessing

This determines which system categories apply. No contact information is requested here.

Security governance and documentation

Review accountability, policy, escalation, records, and vendor documentation.

Access control systems

Review permissions, offboarding, secured openings, logs, lockdown, and integration controls.

Video surveillance and evidence readiness

Review coverage, secure access, retention, exports, maintenance, and event integration.

Alarm monitoring and intrusion response

Review escalation, contacts, testing, dispatch, false-alarm controls, and redundancy.

Panic and emergency readiness

Review placement, testing, training, lockdown, ownership, device health, and communications.

Physical infrastructure and environmental reliability

Review door closure, mechanical hardware, structural gaps, lighting, and perimeter documentation.

Your preliminary control-gap results

These results summarize the answers supplied. They are a screening aid, not a certification or a prediction of loss.

0%Control-gap score

Low observed gap

Priority signals

A remote questionnaire cannot verify field conditions, life-safety interfaces, device health, configuration, response performance, or the consequence of a specific threat. Use these results to organize the next review.

Email the detailed follow-up and request professional guidance

Your preliminary results are already visible above. Email is requested only if you want the submitted assessment connected to follow-up.

Organization Type

What type of organization is this facility?(Required)

Company Size

Approximately how many employees work at this facility?(Required)

Systems In Place

Which security systems are currently in place? (Select all that apply)

Access Control

Video Surveillance

Intrusion/Alarm Monitoring

Panic/Emergency Alert Systems

Leave blank if none are in place

Which security systems do you need to add or upgrade in the next 12 months? (Select all that apply)

Access Control

Video Surveillance

Intrusion/Alarm Monitoring

Panic/Emergency Alert Systems

How many secured exterior doors does your facility have?

How many interior restricted-access doors are currently controlled?

How many total cameras are deployed?

How many of those cover exterior perimeter areas?

How many panic devices are deployed?

Security Governance & Documentation

Is there a written security policy document?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are security responsibilities formally assigned?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are system administrators clearly designated?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are security procedures reviewed annually?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are incident reports documented and retained?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Is there a defined escalation chain for security events?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are vendors and service providers documented with contact details?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

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Governance Max

Access Control Systems

Are all secured entry points electronically controlled?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are access permissions job function based rather than individually customized?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are user permissions reviewed on a documented schedule?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are terminated employees removed immediately?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are shared credentials prohibited?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are access logs reviewed after incidents?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Do secured doors consistently latch and close under all conditions?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Is there a documented emergency lockdown procedure?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Is remote system access restricted to authorized administrators?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are integration points (HR, payroll, visitor systems) documented and confirmed?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

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Access Max

Video Surveillance & Evidence Readiness

Are all primary entry/exit points covered by cameras?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are high-value or sensitive areas monitored?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Is remote viewing securely configured?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are user permissions role-based?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Can authorized staff export footage quickly (under 5 minutes)?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are video retention policies documented?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are blind spots identified and reviewed?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are cameras inspected or maintained on a schedule?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are video logs reviewed after incidents?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Is video integrated with access control or alarm triggers?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

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Video Max

Alarm Monitoring & Intrusion Response

Is the monitoring provider’s escalation hierarchy documented?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are primary and backup contacts current?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are after-hours response expectations written?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Do staff understand entry/exit delays?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are false alarm cancellation procedures documented?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are alarm zones clearly labeled and reviewed?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are alarms tested on a documented schedule?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Is responsibility assigned for follow-up after dispatch?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are alarm events logged and reviewed?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Is monitoring redundancy in place?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

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Alarm Max

Panic & Emergency Readiness

Are panic devices placed in high-risk areas?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are panic systems tested quarterly?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are staff trained on when to activate panic alerts?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Is there a documented lockdown procedure?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Is emergency response ownership clearly defined?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are panic devices monitored for battery or signal issues?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Is emergency communication documented?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

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Panic Max

Physical Infrastructure & Environmental Reliability

Do secured doors close fully despite weather/pressure changes?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Is mechanical door hardware inspected annually?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are exterior access points free of structural gaps?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Is lighting sufficient for camera clarity at night?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

Are perimeter vulnerabilities identified and documented?(Required)

Yes

Needs Review

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Physical Max

Email(Required)

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Total Points

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Max Points

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Coverage Gap Points

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Risk Percent

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Access Gap

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Video Gap

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Alarm Gap

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Panic Gap

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Find the Security Control Gaps That Deserve Attention First

A useful first screen, not a formal risk certification

Tell us what you are assessing

Security governance and documentation

Access control systems

Video surveillance and evidence readiness

Alarm monitoring and intrusion response

Panic and emergency readiness

Physical infrastructure and environmental reliability

Your preliminary control-gap results

Low observed gap

Priority signals

Email the detailed follow-up and request professional guidance

Organization Type

Company Size

Systems In Place

Security Governance & Documentation

Access Control Systems

Video Surveillance & Evidence Readiness

Alarm Monitoring & Intrusion Response

Panic & Emergency Readiness

Physical Infrastructure & Environmental Reliability

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