Security systems

Question 1

Overview

Answer 1

Global community faces a number of security issues as a result of globalisation

National boundaries are less of a barrier and easier travel means more fluid flows of products and people

Provides opportunities to reduce traditional security measures but also faces threats

Question 2

Threats

Answer 2

Terrorism- screening and monitoring movements by security forces, counter-terrorism

Food imports- ensuring products meet required safety standards

Biosecurity- preventing introduction and spread of harmful organisms to minimise risk of transmission of infectious diseases

Question 3

Threats

Answer 3

Cyber crime-reliance on the internet had led to breaches of secure info, can lead to online fraud and other cyber crimes

Supply chains- securing supply chains is critical for international manufacturing businesses. Supply chain security involves ensuring products are authentic and can travel through border

Question 4

Mitigating threats

Answer 4

The World Customs Organization has introduced idea of ‘Authorised Economic Operators’ (AEO’s) to tackle some issues relating trade security

AEO status awarded to export and import operators who meet a range of maximum standard criteria