Risk Assessment

Doing a risk assessment is one of the first steps to creating a home security plan and purchasing a home security system. Previously, I've mentioned how it may be possible to get a reduction of your home insurance rates by installing a home security system. However, your insurer may want to see not only that you have an alarm system and some reinforced locks, but a home security plan of some sort. After all, an alarm is no good if you don't remember to turn it on. Doing a plan, including a risk assessment of your home and neighborhood, shows you're responsible and serious about protecting your home and family.

Here are a few resources I found that explain what a home security risk assessment is and how to do one:

Home Security: Creating a Risk Assessment for Your Home
Home security starts with risk assessment