For years, Independent security risk consultants – I have consistently declined to disclose the names or details of any properties where I’ve conducted a security risk assessment, despite frequent client requests. In fields that deal with security risks, such anonymity is particularly crucial. Those requesting such information, even under the guise of a proposal, may […]
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Independence delivers Independent security risk Advisors. After 21 years with the South African Police, specifically within the Crime Investigation Unit, I left the force and moved into the security industry. I’d spent years observing crime patterns and examining thousands of crime scenes, conducting interviews with both victims and criminals. Over time, one thing became clear:
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One of the most common mistakes I see with clients is their rush to a specific solution. Independent security risk assessment – Clients often come to me with a predetermined product or system in mind, whether it’s CCTV, card access, alarms, or audit procedures, expecting me to implement it without first defining the problem. They’re
Understanding security risks requires viewing the property and potential criminal opportunities from the criminal’s perspective—an essential approach for effective security design. Security consultant security design – Throughout my career, I have worked with various security managers across a wide range of properties, from schools to farms, warehouses to corporate environments, and homes to residential estates,
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A short summary of each article in the newsletter. We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a school in Stellenbosch, where we identified vulnerabilities that are often overlooked in standard assessments. Our independent approach enabled us to recommend practical measures to protect students, staff, and school facilities while strengthening overall security. If you
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Security risk assessment confidentiality When a client requests that we sign an NDA, we have no problem signing it. The client requests references on other clients for whom we’ve done risk assessments, expecting us to respect their confidentiality while asking us to breach another’s. This is a trick question, in my opinion, and it will
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A Practical Guide by an Independent Security Risk Consultant When we talk about crime today, we are not discussing computers, cars, or other material items. Insurance can cover the cost of replacing these. However, human lives are irreplaceable, and insurance cannot resurrect a lost life. Additionally, we must consider the profound mental and physical harm
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“If you have already killed one person, what difference does it make to kill twenty more?” When asked why criminals frequently kill their victims at the crime scene, a seasoned offender provided this chilling response. His second answer, even more unnerving, was, “Because we can.” The introductory statistic is startling: thirty percent of criminals have
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Some concerns Independent Security Risk Assessors face Security risk assessment – When conducting Security Risk Assessments for Residential Estates. Residential estate directors or management often forget that security is an interconnected system. For example, the fence connects to the control room, the control connects to management, and the gate connects to both the control room
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Independent security consultant Service Provider : Service providers play a crucial role across various industries, including security, maintenance, and consulting. This article explores the role of service providers and their interactions with professionals, such as security risk assessors. We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a farm near Rustenburg, where we identified vulnerabilities
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