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Home Security
Home Security: It’s Not About Gadgets, It’s About Real Protection One in three homeowners will experience a break-in during their lifetime, yet many don’t realize their security system isn’t up
Health & Safety and Security Risk Assessments
Health & Safety and Security Risk Assessments After more than 20 years of conducting risk assessments, it has become clear that when one person is responsible for both health and
Defining the 5 different Security Roles
Understanding the Distinct Roles: Service Provider, Risk Manager, Security Manager, In-House Security, and Independent Security Risk Assessor. We have found that many people do not fully understand the five distinct
R60 Billion Spent Annually on Security and We Are Still Losing the War Against Crime
Many people don’t fully understand just how much South Africans are spending on security. To put it simply, last year, the private sector, which includes estates, individuals, and businesses, spent
Mafia-Style Crime Targeting South African Schools
An Urgent Call for Independent Risk Assessments Organized crime syndicates are now targeting one of the most vulnerable sectors in South Africa: our schools. Extortion, threats, and intimidation are no
Why Warnings Go Unheard
The Hidden Dangers: Why Getting Crime Information to the Right People Is a Battle We’re Losing Independent Security Risk Assessment – In South Africa, where crime affects nearly everyone, one
South Africa Rotting from the Inside Out
The Truth About Crime We Can’t Ignore Anymore Proactive Security Risk Assessment—It’s time we stopped sugarcoating the truth. South Africa is not just facing a crime problem; it’s being consumed
Church Security, A Reality We Cannot Ignore.
Churches and Security Security Risk Assessment – Recent articles highlight something many people still struggle to accept: churches need security. For most, a church represents a sacred space, a place of
Alwinco Newsletter # 8
Alwinco Newsletter 0625 Calling All Security Related Decision-Makers “95% of business decision-makers in South Africa have never seen a real risk assessment.” Let that sink in. Not skimmed. Not misunderstood.
Andre Mundell Recognized as a 2025 Finalist in the Southern Africa OSPAs
Alwinco Recognized as a 2025 Finalist in the Southern Africa OSPAs Security risk assessment OSPA – We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards
Dead is Too Late
Dead is Too Late: Why Waiting Until It’s Too Late Is a Dangerous Gamble 30% of criminals have already committed murder, and they’re likely to do it again. Let that
Throwing the Baby Out with the Bathwater
Introduction—Security Risk Assessment Security Decisions: The Hidden Risk No One Talks About It only takes 30 seconds for a determined criminal to breach an unprotected perimeter. Thirty seconds. That’s less
Security Risk Assessment Methodology
Security Risk Assessment Upington Imagine this: over 70% of physical security breaches in South Africa can be prevented by closing a single overlooked gap! Welcome to a fresh perspective on
Supplier Risk Assessment
A Supplier Risk Assessment Is a crucial process that ensures a supplier is legitimate and capable of delivering what they promise. This usually happens when a security risk assessment has
Alwinco Newsletter # 6
Click the following link to read the full article: Alwinco Newsletter 0225— Security Risk Assessment. We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a residential estate in Pretoria, identifying
Can You Prove Your Evidence Wasn’t Tampered With?
Independent security risk assessment – Imagine this: a criminal walks free, not because they’re innocent, but because the evidence was compromised. # Independent risk assessment Frustrating, right? Unfortunately, this scenario
Forty-Five Days to Safer Security environment:
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
Alwinco Newsletter #3 Estate Security
Alwinco Newsletter 1024 security risk assessment estates Security risk assessment estates – Security in Estates and Complexes Many residents in estates and complexes mistakenly believe that security is solely the
Security after the Holidays
After December’s festivities, the costs of overlooked security become staggering. (Security risk assessment holiday). Picture this: a break-in starts with a broken door. As the rain pours down, a window
The beginning of Reverse Crime Engineering
The Art of Reverse Crime Engineering security risk assessment Carnavon: I have 21 years of experience in the South African Police Force, specifically within the Crime Investigation Unit. Thereafter, I
The Body language of a property.
Body language interpretation: Security Risk Assessment It has been the subject of extensive debates and studies, focusing on how gestures, movements, posture, and facial expressions can either reinforce or contradict
Assessing Potential Targets in Residential Estates (Scoping out potential estates)
How Criminals Survey Estates Security risk assessment Estates. What approach do criminals use when scoping out high-value residential estates? There are many factors to consider: the profile of the criminal,
Why Security Needs a Captain
Let me explain something I’ve learned from years of experience as a security risk assessor. Security Risk Assessment Management – People tend to understand things better when you tell a
Assessing responsibility
Who is really responsible for security in retail and shopping malls? Independent security risk assessor – Is it the landlord, managing agents or facility managers, shopping center management, tenants, business
Newsletter – security in schools
A short summary of each article in the newsletter. # security risk assessment schools Understanding Security: Beyond the Basics Security risk assessment: security is a complex concept that is often
Big crimes also have an impact on small towns.
Standerton, a quiet little town in Mpumalanga , Security Risk Assessment Qonce : Once known for its peaceful charm and friendly residents, it was hit by a horrific tragedy when
Alwinco’s stance on confidentiality
We would love to showcase Security risk assessment confidentiality – The companies we have assessed, due to their prominence and success, would undoubtedly impress potential clients. However, we cannot showcase
The NEW way of when it comes to security.
Viewing security as if it were still 1995 and 2002. Security risk assessment Coffee Bay: I had the privilege of attending a crucial meeting with a group of ten individuals,
Kidnapping has become a quick and profitable option for criminals in South Africa
Security risk assessment – Kidnapping has become a quick and profitable option for criminals in South Africa. This article provides an overview of the facts and statistics related to kidnappings
Security is a complex and interconnected system.
Security is a complex and interconnected system. Security risk assessment is a crucial step in identifying and eliminating security risks, and it is essential to follow this process before making
Two wrongs don’t make a right
“Two wrongs will not make one right.” The popular saying by Benjamin Rush was first documented in the USA in 1783, and it remains true today: “Two wrongs don’t make
Assessing responsibility
Independent security risk assessment – Responsibility # Security risk assessment Cape Town For retail and shopping mall security, it falls on multiple parties: landlords, managing agents/facility managers, shopping center management,
If we only knew.
So many times, After a crime, people would ask me, “Andre, how did we not know about independent security risk assessment?” We wouldn’t have had this loss, death, crime, hijacking,
A real security solution
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
As safe as houses?
Security risk assessment – Is big security spending solely reserved for business installations, or are residential owners recognizing the importance of securing their properties? Hi-Tech Security Solutions recently discussed current
A comprehensive security risk assessment
A comprehensive security risk assessment Is a crucial process often misunderstood in both private and corporate sectors. It involves a meticulous and intelligent evaluation of potential threats, serving as a
A heart transplant in 20 minutes?
Doing it right Security Risk Assessment: The first time is crucial when it comes to security. You cannot rush it, and you cannot take shortcuts because people’s lives depend on
When the hunger monster turns into crime.
Security Risk Assessment and the Hunger Monster Security Risk Assessment – When the hunger monster turns into crime, let’s talk about keeping your neighborhood safe. We’ve been chatting about risks
Domestic Workers and Estates
Constitutional human rights vs. estates and security. Domestic Security Estate: The article discusses a ruling by the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) declaring the practice of searching domestic workers
Independent security risk assessor guidelines, beliefs, foundation, and values.
We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a logistics depot in Upington, identifying vulnerabilities that conventional assessments often overlook. This approach enables the implementation of practical measures to
Security risk assessment’s deliverables
Security risk assessment’s deliverables – We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a manufacturing plant in Vryburg, providing detailed deliverables that outlined overlooked vulnerabilities and practical recommendations to
Expectations with regards to the security risk assessment
The client can expect the following from Alwinco’s Risk Assessments: Security Risk Assessment Expectations—Phases and Procedures: Security is not dependent on assumptions. The Security Plan and suggestions are completely based on the findings of a thorough investigation of the security system, which must identify, explain, and thoroughly comprehend all threats and vulnerabilities. When addressing and advising on security risks, we
Security scope
Security Risk Scope – Are Free Security Assessments Leaving Your Business Vulnerable? Here’s a fact that might stop you in your tracks: nearly 80% of businesses unknowingly rely on biased
Timeframe – Security Risk Assessment
Security Risk Assessment – Everything in life seems to be rushed, and turnaround times are shortened because everything needed to be done yesterday already. This is one of the biggest
Cost of Ignorance
What’s the Real Cost of Cutting Corners on Security? Security Risk Assessment – Here’s a chilling thought:Every 30 seconds, a crime shatters someone’s sense of safety. For some, it’s stolen
Information within Risk Assessment
Information Within Risk Assessment Security Risk Assessment – As independent assessors, we maintain complete impartiality. We neither sell nor install security products, nor do we have any financial incentives tied
Why is Security Risk Assessment Important?
Importance of Risk Assessment. Security Risk Assessment Security Estate: Safeguarding Your Assets and Peace of Mind Ensuring the safety and security of your property, staff, tenants, or family, as well
Security risk assessment does not
Security Risk Assessor Why They Don’t Sell Security Equipment or Services Security risk assessors play a crucial role in identifying Security Risks and recommending solutions to mitigate risks. However, there
What does a security risk assessment consist of?
We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a government-owned property in Cape town, addressing the question of what a security risk assessment consists of. If you would like
What is a security risk assessment?
Crime isn’t random. Every break-in, theft, or violent act is a product of deliberate planning, exploiting weaknesses criminals spot before you do. What if you could see your risks the
What does Security Risk Assessment do?
Comprehensive Security Risk Analyses. # Security risk assessment homes It is imperative to note that Security Risk Assessment conducts a full Security Risk Assessment and NOT a Cosmetic Assessment. We
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