Security budget is broader than guard wages#
Include manpower, supervision, training, CCTV, access control, maintenance, communications and incident systems.
Allocate by risk#
Use risk priority to decide where fixed manpower is essential, where patrols are sufficient and where technology can improve coverage.
Measure outcomes#
Useful KPIs include incident frequency, response time, patrol compliance, access exceptions and system downtime.
Conclusion#
The best security budget is the one that demonstrably reduces relevant risk over its full lifecycle.
