Security

How People Feel About Risk

  • In SHIRPA, Security is not primarily about controls or technology.
    It is about the human experience of risk.

    Security reflects whether people:

    • Understand the risks they face

    • Trust how those risks are managed

    • Believe leadership and systems will respond predictably

    When people feel secure, they act decisively.
    When they do not, fear, hesitation, and workarounds emerge.

  • A lack of perceived security leads to:

    • Defensive behavior

    • Inconsistent decision-making

    • Avoidance of accountability

    • Over- or under-reaction to risk

    Strong Security creates the conditions for:

    • Trust in leadership and governance

    • Calm, consistent execution

    • Willingness to surface issues early

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    • Shared understanding of acceptable risk

    • Confidence in escalation and response mechanisms

    • Reduced fear-driven behavior

    • Clear expectations around responsibility

Security enables people to focus on doing the right work, not protecting themselves from uncertainty.