Why Real Security Takes Time
Forty-five working days. That’s what it takes to conduct a thorough security risk assessment. Not overnight, not in a week. A real, comprehensive, independent security risk assessment can stretch to nearly two months. Why does it take so long? Because security is not a drive-thru service – it’s a meticulous investigation. The kind where every pattern, habit, and hidden vulnerability is unearthed to build a true picture of risk. Anything quicker? You’re likely buying a false sense of safety. Let’s unpack why time is your best investment in real security. At Alwinco, our standard timeline is 40 to 45 working days, but we treat it as a goal, not a rigid deadline. Every security risk assessment is unique, influenced by the scope and complexity of the property. When we say 45 days, we mean dedicated observation and assessment , not checking boxes on a form. Risk lives in the details: the way people move through spaces, how procedures are followed (or ignored), and even how a building “communicates” vulnerabilities. # Security Risk Assessment
We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a logistics warehouse in Germiston, identifying risks that standard assessments often overlook. This approach allows us to recommend practical measures and improve the overall safety and security of the property.
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Why It Takes Time
Imagine expecting a heart transplant in 20 minutes. Impossible, right? Imagine asking for a full security risk assessment on 20, 40, or 50 properties within two weeks. Security risk assessments are about precision, and precision demands time. Our job is to examine protocols, communication breakdowns, and structural flaws, all of which require careful observation.
We don’t just assess the obvious. We search for behavioral patterns, weak points in management systems, and technological gaps. Even the environment, weather, crime trends, and neighborhood dynamics speak volumes. This level of understanding cannot be rushed.
The Wild Cards
Several factors outside our control can stretch the timeline. Public holidays, strikes, and even inclement weather can disrupt progress. Outdated security systems add complexity. Perhaps most significantly, response times from clients can either speed up or slow down our work. Access to critical documents or timely answers to questions is crucial. When clients delay providing information or reschedule meetings, we lose momentum. Suppliers, too, can impact our timeline when we need specialized insights into bespoke systems or hardware.
The Biggest Cause of Delays
In our 20 years of experience, 90% of delays originate on the client’s side. Payment schedules often top the list. Delayed setup costs, progress payments, or final invoice settlements directly impact project flow. Our policy is clear: we complete the security risk assessment and send proof, but we keep the full report password-protected until balances are cleared. It’s simple – fairness and trust go both ways.
A Flexible, Honest Approach
We’re not here to point fingers; we’re here to work together. Timelines are guidelines, not guarantees. We adjust for the unforeseen, but we ask for partnership and prompt communication. This collaboration ensures we deliver actionable, tailored, risk-specific solutions, ones built on careful, deliberate assessments, not rushed assumptions.
The Takeaway
Security is an investment in time, truth, and thoroughness. If you’re serious about protecting what matters, patience is your greatest ally. Let us take the time to do it right. Your future safety depends on it.
This article was written by Andre Mundell. # Security Risk Assessment Gqeberha
We provide security risk assessments for customers in Centurion, Bloemfontein, Durban North, Pretoria East, Constantia, and other Gauteng cities. The security risk assessments apply to residences, businesses, industrial estates, farms, and other sorts of properties.