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 safety and security, security often suffers. Typically, a security or risk manager dedicates roughly 90% of their time to health and safety because it is […]
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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 of the most critical challenges in security is often overlooked: getting the right information to the right people. A few years ago, I was speaking
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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 is all too common in South Africa. Evidence disappears, paperwork is incomplete, and the chain of custody is often broken. In the end, the burden
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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, the level of estate security, and the origins of these individuals. To understand this, we need to see estates through the eyes of a criminal.
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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 in the country, highlighting how this crime has evolved into a highly profitable business. When conducting independent security risk assessments, we delve into the concept
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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 it. If you’re willing to risk getting a heart transplant done in 20 minutes so you can go on with your life, be my guest,
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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 frequently require extensive research and occasional interaction with highly skilled third-party experts in specialized security areas. We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for
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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 security assessments designed to sell products, not protect assets. It’s a startling reality that raises a crucial question: Are you really in control of your
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 to the advice or solutions we provide. Our sole focus is on conducting unbiased assessments to identify and address security risks effectively. At Alwinco, we
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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 to learn more about our assessments or have specific topics you would like us to cover, please email your suggestions to andre@alwinco.co.za. We will create
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