Formation of an effective security system for commercial enterprises in Russia

The article substantiates the need for the formation of an effective security system for domestic commercial enterprises. The essence of the concept of "risk" as an economic phenomenon is revealed, taking into account the probability of various economic losses in the activities of trading enterprises that violate the safety of their functioning. The relationship between such categories as "uncertainty", "risks of trading companies" and "losses" has been established. The classification of risks of a trading company based on the detection of their causes is proposed. The methods of risk minimization and economic policy planning are identified; identification and assessment of different types of risks; insurance and risk diversification. The domestic experience of risk management and security in the activities of a trading enterprise is presented.