I’d like to share a story to illustrate the distinction between an independent security risk assessment and one conducted by a security provider.
Security risk assessment – A client faced a recurring problem where criminals captured a guard and used his radio to locate the rest of the security team, stealing thousands of assets. The client switched security providers and found that they all recommended solutions that matched their services and products rather than tailoring them to their needs. After conducting a security risk assessment, the client identified that previous security companies had not considered effective lighting options or thermal products, which were crucial in the dark neighborhood.
We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a residential estate in Beaufort West, providing a real security solution that addresses risks standard assessments often overlook. This approach enables practical measures to be recommended, improving the overall safety and security of the property.
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To address these issues,
The client suggested retaining Company A inside the premises and placing Company B outside in plain clothes. However, the same criminals attacked again, this time without Company A being aware of Company B. Company B witnessed the guards being overpowered and notified both the SAPS and their own armed reaction vehicles, resulting in the apprehension of the criminals. It is essential for companies
Employing independent security risk assessors
is crucial for obtaining real solutions. Therefore, eliminating the client’s security risks and ensuring proper addressing according to the security plan. Security providers affiliated with any security provider or supplier cannot achieve objective assessment and relevant solutions.
Corporate MDs, CEOs,
and small business owners should gather all the facts before accepting any proposal for security services or products. Security providers and suppliers lack the capability to conduct effective and objective security risk assessments. Because their mandate requires them to tailor assessments to showcase their service or product as the client’s optimal choice. Read the full article on a real security solution published in Smart Security Solutions.
By Andre Mundell, Independent Risk Consultant, Alwinco. # Security risk assessment Knysna
Our independent security risk assessment projects are focused on the Gauteng region, which includes Waterkloof, Kempton Park, Midrand, Fourways, and Littleton. Additionally, we cover Westdene, Durban, and Cape Town.