Independent Security Consultant, Africa

Independence is the core of successful security, and the single most important entity that is of high importance is the client.

The Purpose Of Independent Consultant is to level the playing field when it comes to security information. Anyone can tell a lot of stories about security to someone who knows nothing about security, and you will make an impression.

The Independent Consultant is there to balance everything out, ensuring that the information shared is accurate.

This is achieved through:

An Independent Security Risk Assessment. With this document, the assessor guarantees that the client understands the security risk, and he will make sure that the identified security risks have risk-specific solutions.

Inner and Outer Crime

It is a deep and thorough investigation, and an independent consultant considers both types of crime. The Assessor focuses on inner crime as well as outer crime, as they are equally important.

When a security consultant conducts a security risk assessment, they never predetermine the solutions. After identifying the risk,

The most critical part It is vital that the assessment is done professionally, and it is important to be able to distinguish between the different types of assessments.is to conduct the security risk assessment. Everything else can only fall into place when the assessment finalized.

There are three types of independent assessments:

1. CEOs or property managers typically request the first type of assessment as a preventative measure. This is where the business or property owner wants to fix everything to prevent a crime from occurring.

2. The second type of assessment establishes accountability for negligence regarding the security of the property after a significant incident has occurred. Typically, families, friends, or lawyers of the victim request these assessments, which often lead to legal proceedings.
3. The third type of assessment is termed a “personal assessment.

Pre-determined solutions transform the assessment from an independent security risk assessment into a product assessment.

The purpose of this assessment is

Is to obtain more information about the person in an employment capacity. Another example of such an assessment occurs when financial management personnel, senior partners, or the procurement department and management need additional personal information about individuals employed in these capacities. This assessment aligns with South African laws and regulations.

The independent security consultant

Ensures that the client receives the best possible advice when third parties are involved and ensures adherence to all vetting processes and other procedures. Read more on the security risk assessment methodology .

It is important to remember that an independent security consultant does not work alone. He has a plethora of specialists and experts available to guide and assist where necessary.

The pillars of an Independent Risk Assessment consist of:

1. The identification of security risks,
2. Risk-specific solutions,
3. Processes and procedures,
4. Management.

Written by André Mundell. Independent Security Consultant Africa

Our independent security consultants cover a wide footprint in South Africa, including Gauteng (Pretoria, Braamfontein, Carlswald, Sandton, and Menlo Park), Fichardt Park, Durban, and Hout Bay.