For the full articles, please click here: Alwinco Newsletter, July 25 We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a hospital in Pietermaritzburg, uncovering vulnerabilities often missed by conventional assessments. Our independent approach allowed us to recommend practical measures to improve the safety of patients, staff, and the facility. If you would like to […]
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ALWINCO Founder Recognised with Top International Security Award Best Security Risk Consultant—On 4 June 2025, ALWINCO reached a landmark achievement when our founder, André Mundell, received one of the most respected honors in the global security field: a 2025 Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA). This award is among the most prestigious in the international security
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In the world of security, Confusion runs rampant. Security Risk assessment, Risk management, and Health and safety. These terms are often used interchangeably, yet they represent vastly different processes. Understanding the distinction is more than just a matter of semantics; it’s about ensuring your security system doesn’t miss critical vulnerabilities that could lead to disaster.
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Independence is a big deal in security risk assessment security risk assessment Gauteng – Let’s start with what it means. Independence means we do not work for or answer to any security company, manufacturer, or risk company. We are completely separate. Think of us as the referee, not the player. At Alwinco, we don’t sell
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Here’s where a comprehensive security risk assessment comes in. Security risk consultant: This is not merely a checklist exercise; it involves a thorough examination of every aspect of your security ecosystem. From hardware and software systems to management structures, documentation, and procedures, every layer of your security needs scrutiny. A proper assessment doesn’t just highlight
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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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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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