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According to the modern business models, there is a way that key functional areas should interact with security in an organization. This paper seeks to explain how one should go about this interaction. The paper outlines the various key functional areas in an organization and their contribution to the organization. The various ways in which security is manifested in business are also covered and how they interact with the functional areas of the firm.
There are several key functional areas that are present in any business organization. These functional areas include; the ICT, marketing, sales, production, research and development, administration, customer services, distribution, finance and human resources. The successful development and growth of a business based on the growth of the specific functional areas of the business. Functional areas can be defined as a grouping of processes or activities in the business unit based on the quest to accomplish one or more tasks CITATION Bel13 l 2057 (Belverd, 2013).
Having a well laid out security plan in one’s organization will help in protecting the business from any physical or data threats, this will eliminate uncertainties like risks from theft and physical violence. Physical security of business is dictated by the physical location of the business, employee count, and the business line. This is related to various functions such as customer services and human resources since it guarantees security for your customers as well as the workers.

Improving physical securities includes performing security assessments that will review all the entry points. Measures for physical securities include alarm systems, biometric doors, videos surveillance and security personnel.
Data security is a requirement that every business should embrace and interface it with the functional areas of the firm. Data security will be integrated with production function and ICT among other business functions. Data security provides a way of ensuring the protection of trade secrets and customer security. Some of the common methods of ensuring data security include use of passwords and usernames, where authorization to specific places and information is varied depending on the security level and position of a person. Other advanced securities to data will help to block, malware, spam, network attacks, intrusions, and spyware. Common protection from these risks are firewalls, virus protection and security software CITATION Mag02 l 2057 (Magretta, 2002).
Equipment in the organization should also be protected which will work for hand in hand with sales, finance and distribution functions among others. Equipment security involves the use of physical security to protect the equipment from theft. In this case, equipment security would include key locks. Efficient interaction of equipment security with business functions will ensure production of products at the right time and required quality; this will ensure timely distribution of products which intern boosts the financial status of the firm.
The documents of any business are things that should always be protected at all times and any cost. It is important to secure all the important documents of the business as well as the customer information. Documents should be stored in secure rooms where access is only by authorized personnel. Administration, research, and developments are some of the functions of business that should create an interaction with document security. Good governance and administration in an organization are based on protection of documents that carry information regarding the organization. Other measures for document protection include having electronic copies and photocopies of the crucial documents.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY Belverd. (2013). Principles of Financial Accounting. Cengage Learning.
Magretta. (2002). Why Business Models Matter. Harvard Business, 86-92.