The key is control not if you have security. Are you in control of your security?

Posted on May 4, 2012 by andre1

Alwinco specialize in Security Risk Assessment also called: Security Survey, Security Audit, Security Inspection

A security risk assessment is a realistic, thorough and intelligent approach to security as a preventative measure against crime. It gives a comprehensive mechanism that ultimately gives clients the compass of what they are up against in terms of security risk.

Not one business or home has been able to show me their security risk assessment report in the last fifteen years. Some businesses had even confused an occupational health and safety report for a security risk assessment.

 The key is control not if you have security. Are you in control of your security?

Security Risk Assessment provides total control of your security if done correctly

 Most business managers, while they are deeply concerned for the security of their assets and staff, do not have the necessary skills to create a good security plan.

This is completely understandable, as security is an enormous field and there are plenty of fly-by-night companies that will happily pull the wool over their client’s eyes as to the quality and efficiency of their products.

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No security risk assessment report in 15 years

Posted on April 20, 2012 by andre1

Not one business or home has been able to show me their security risk assessment report in the last fifteen years. Some businesses had even confused an occupational health and safety report for a security risk assessment.

Are you in control of your security?

Security Risk Assessment provides total control of your security if done correctly

Most business managers, while they are deeply concerned for the security of their assets and staff, do not have necessary skills to create a good security plan. This is completely understandable; security is an enormous field and there are plenty of fly-by-night companies that will happily pull the wool over their client’s eyes as to the quality and efficacy of their products.

A second problem is that most managers believe that security is a ‘one time installation’, after which one can expect a system to tick along and do its job. This is not the case. Security strategies need to be built in layers and managed continually in order to be truly effective.

As security professionals our job is to not give up. We have to keep educating and convincing those in leadership positions; CEO’s and MD’s and business owners of the importance of commissioning regular security risk assessments.

If companies have the right security in place, it is a business enabler. It is difficult to change existing perceptions, but this is the challenge we need to face.

Other than educating oneself (which is a daunting task) and dedicating an inordinate amount of time to the management of security systems, the most practical way to ensure that your security products and protocols will actually work for you, is to enlist the services of a trained crime prevention expert who is not affiliated any security vendor (to ensure the prioritization of the client’s needs against vendor sales targets). This is where Alwinco’s risk assessment-inclusive retainer can be of meaningful benefit.

 

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Security Risk Assessment

Posted on April 8, 2012 by andre1

Alwinco specialize in Security Risk Assessment also called:
Security Survey, Security Audit, Security Inspection.

 Complex tasks can often appear unsophisticated when performed by experts. It is probably truer within the security field than any other that laypeople attempt such tasks with best intentions of achieving equally effective results while saving on costs. Unfortunately, this is very rarely the case.

We at Alwinco would love to chat to you about independent Security Risk Assessment because not everyone understands them – which are a little tragic because they are of immense potential benefit to people in the industry itself.

Not sharing knowledge about Security Risk Assessment is like having knowledge of a cure for cancer and not sharing it.

Every day, people ask me why they need a security risk assessment. The answer is ‘expertise’. When you get flu you go to the doctor… not because you don’t know that you have flu, but because you know the doctor knows more about it than you do and can advise you on how best to deal with new strains. A security risk assessor shares his expertise and knowledge with his clients, giving them an edge that they otherwise would not have had.

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Security Risk Assessment Q and A

Posted on March 10, 2012 by andre1

Q         What is Alwinco?
A         A crime prevention specialist organization focused on making  Corporate Clients, Small Business Clients & Residential crime resistant by advising our clients on suitable security measures and practical crime preparedness tactics.

Q         What are Alwinco main products?
A         Alwinco specialize in Security Risk Assessment is also called:
            Security Survey
            Security Audit
            Risk Analysis
            Threat Assessment
            Security Analysis
            Security inspection

Q         Why hired a Security Risk assessor?
A         Security Risk Assessor is a professional who sells security advice for a living, just as a lawyer, medical doctor, bookkeeper, he / she charges for this service.
A good Security Risk Assessment team will be Independent and be made up of a number of professionals in the field, including suppliers and installers, planners, qualified security personnel, ex-law enforcement officers, security directors and contract and operations managers.

Q         What is Security Risk Assessment?
A         A Security risk assessment is a systematic inspection of your work tasks, activities or premises, in order to identify potential weak points, evaluates the risks they present and implement preventative or protective measures.

Q         We have a security office can Security Risk Assessment still help?
A         Although we recognize the strength of local Security Departments, and therefore choose to work closely with them, we also recognize that an independent consultant can make an incredible difference in focus, prioritization, identification of problem areas and implementation of   outcome based solutions and security plans.

Q         Why do we need Security Risk Assessment?
A         Hardly a day goes by without some kind of violent crime being reported and there is still an unacceptably high crime-related death toll. The government’s failure to answer its call to action has led to a fatalistic attitude among citizens who seem to have come to a point of jaded acceptance regarding our crime rate. Tragically, many of the horrific   incidents we read about in the newspapers could easily have been avoided had the victims been armed with simple crime preparedness tactics.

Q         What is Alwinco Goal?
A         Alwinco means (Always in Control). Our aim is to provide the knowledge to corporate companies, business owners, property developers, property managers, complex committees, communities and home owners giving them the control, skills and the know-how to make business, homes and properties more resistant to crime. Achieve the correct balance in security and your current workplace and living routines.

Q         What the objectives of a security risk assessment?
A         Identify potential security risks.
Survey the property, the street and the neighborhood.
Make recommendations to reduce the risks.
Understand the balance between security and safety.
Reduce your chances of becoming a victim.

 Q         When do we need a Security Risk Assessment?
A         Aside from being common practice among organizations to periodically  re-assess on-site security measures, a recent security breach, a desire  to reduce costs without compromising safety, or the need to evaluate  the security measures offered by your organization are all excellent  reasons to authorize a professional security risk assessment.

            Corporate businesses
            Small businesses
            Residential
            New buildings
            New development
            Plots, Farms
            Town house complex
            Security complex
            Mall
            Schools

Q         Why Security Risk Assessments?
A         At every crime scene I visit, the victims told me they never knew there was any such thing as a security risk assessment! They also tell me they wish they had known – after all, being prepared is half the battle won!

Q         We already have security
A         Many of our clients have been shocked to learn how vulnerable they were despite the security measures they had already taken once a   security risk assessment was done on their behalf.  When approached with the proposition of having a security risk   assessment conducted, the most frequent response is; “My business / home already has security”.  In response to this we need to address the following:
Are you in possession of an official Security Risk Assessment   report? If not, how can you be sure that all your security risks have been identified?
Moreover, how can you be sure that your security solution has been effectively designed?
Has the crime prevention triangle been explained to you?
Did you know if just one of these elements is missing you have created an environment where criminal activities are immeasurably decreased? Home owners are your driveway hot spots identify and the driveway security risk explained to you?

Q         Will in Security Risk Assessments help?
A         Yes.
            You can, control stop crime by:
           Taking control of security.
            Conducting in-depth security risk assessments.
            Conducting feasibility studies.
            Developing effective security plans.
            Remember, security is knowledge.

Q         Why is there still crime?
A         Good question
One of the primary shortcomings in the security field is that the   homeowner or business owner is almost always the person who decides what kind of security system or systems should be implemented on his or her premises. While we do not wish to challenge anyone’s right to do   whatever they wish in order to protect themselves, the relevant concern  here is that most home and business owners have absolutely no   expertise or experience in the field of crime prevention, no knowledge  of criminal tactics and are, in fact, not sufficiently informed to be  making this decision.

 

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Security Risk Assessment

Posted on January 16, 2012 by andre1

Alwinco specialize in Security Risk Assessment also called:
Security Survey
Security Audit
Security inspection
Security is more effectively achieved by management than by hardware.
Security is a process.

Security Risk Assessment
A security risk assessment is a realistic, thorough and intelligent approach to security as a preventative measure against crime. It gives a comprehensive mechanism that ultimately gives clients the compass of what they are up against in terms of security risk.

Security Survey.
Alwinco means our aim is to provide the knowledge to corporate companies, business owners, property developers, property managers, complex committees, communities and home owners giving them the control, skills and the know-how to make business, homes and properties more resistant to crime.

Security Audit.
We are dealing with sophisticated criminals, criminals that understand modern technology. Criminals who are not afraid of the law process.
In this way, it’s time that you and your company think “2020”.

Security inspection.
The objective of Security Risk Assessment is to make all of our facilities and buildings secure and safe while maintaining the quality of life that we have come to expect over many years.

The new approach to security is close at hand and it’s all about research and security plans, what will work and why. The old technique where the sales person convinces the client which security equipment to install is becoming obsolete.

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Why hire a Security advisor

Posted on July 3, 2010 by andre1

Alwinco is an acronym for “Always in Control”.

First group

3 independent case studies on property for sale; the outcome in all 3 showed that a security risk assessment on the property helped the sale. Security risk assessments provide a security risk report for your property, providing your sales force with a marketing edge.

 

Second group

4 independent case studies on new vehicles sales; the outcome in all 4 also showed that a security risk assessment on the client’s driveway helped the new sale

Security Risk Assessments is the most important step in the security process but always ignore

 

Security risk assessment is the single most important step in the process of securing your property, and is almost always omitted by security companies

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Why hire a Security advisor

Posted on June 20, 2010 by andre1

Why hire a Security advisor, for their experience, skills, security knowledge and independence.  In the same way you employ a tax consultant to handle your annual income tax, accountant or electrician you need somebody to assess your security risks, and develop a plan to be prepared for and act upon those risks.

 

Security Risk Assessments help you spending money on meaningful, well thought-through security solutions.

 

Security Risk Assessments are able to provide developers, builders, architects, Town Planners and design consultants the necessary services to develop appropriate plans and strategies for developments that can minimise the opportunity for crime providing a more desirable environment. Concept is Design crime out

 

A typical clients of Alwinco is someone (residential or business) that already spend thousands on security and after all was still a victim of crime, only then they realise that something is wrong with their security.( No security advisor, No Security Risk Assessments )

 

Security Risk Assessments conduct a Crime Risk Assessment for your property it also potentially provides you with a marketing edge for your sales force to starts off.
In separate case studies on property the outcome shows that a Security Risk Assessment on the property helps for the sale on the new property.

 

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Why everyone waits till is too late, I don’t know.

Posted on June 20, 2010 by andre1

Why everyone waits till is too late, I don’t know. 
I will try to explain, a typical clients of Alwinco is someone (residential or business) that already spend thousands on security and after all was still a victim of crime, only then they realise that something is wrong with their security.

 

Currently wisdom comes from disaster – this saying perfectly illustrates the attitude of most South Africans towards the security of their business and homes.  It shouldn’t take a nasty crime incident, resulting in huge financial loss, or heaven forbid even worse, before we wake up.

 

Alwinco aims to arm Individuals, Complex committees, Communities, Property developers, Property managers and Business owners, with the necessary knowledge to ensure that they are ALWAYS IN CONTROL i.e. Provide them with the skills and the know-how to ensure that their homes, businesses and properties are more resistant to crime.
Security Risk Assessments help you spending money on meaningful, well thought-through security solutions.

 

Security Risk Assessments conduct a Crime Risk Assessment for your property it also potentially provides you with a marketing edge for your sales force to starts off.
In separate case studies on property the outcome shows that a Security Risk Assessment on the property helps for the sale on the new property.

 

Why hire a Security advisor, for their experience, skills, security knowledge and independence.  In the same way you employ a tax consultant to handle your annual income tax, accountant or electrician you need somebody to assess your security risks, and develop a plan to be prepared for and act upon those risks.

 

In order to have control over your home’s safety and security, you need the input of an expert – A SECURITY ADVISOR.

 

All security work; Security Plan, Saps communication, Security advisor, Security Risk Assessments, meetings with security companies, Watch dog program, Security workshop, Investigation, Cleaning process.

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Why a Security Risk Assessor

Posted on February 11, 2010 by andre1

Any person can give you recommendation, suggestion, advice on how to make your premises more secure; finding the person who can find the right balance, stability for your home, business or organisation is likely to be far more difficult.

 

Independent

It is important that you note that Alwinco Security Risk Assessments is not affiliated to any dealer in security technology or equipment (suppliers, distributors, or vendors) and we, consequently, have no financial interest in the implementation phase of your security upgrading project.

 

The only ‘partnership’ we do have is with you, our client. We can, therefore, afford to be objective in our assessment of your current security situation and recommend the best solution to your need; and it is with pride that we deliver the final result of our professional efforts on your behalf.

 

Cost

Most Individuals, Complex committees, Communities, Property developers, Property managers and Business owners, never think about what they security need for, they just want to know how much it will cost them!

This has a variety of adverse affects on your company, employees, clients and relatives right away! First the old cliché, “You get what you pay for” has never been more appropriate than when you hire security at a low rate per hour or install the wrong security.

 

Security plan

When you take the lowest bidder to provide security for your, then you are asking for trouble, you will usually get the lowest and or wrong service.

 

Alwinco have a team of crime prevention advisors with many years of experience addressing crime, the fear of crime, violence and aggression, robbery, and burglary as well as finding cost effective and proactive solutions; addressing your needs.

 

Security is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution, and Alwinco is focused on creating complete security solutions based on the very specific needs.

 

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Community Security what is the value of security

Posted on December 27, 2009 by andre1

Community Security what is the value of security

IT MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA TO PRINT THIS ARTICLE, AND POSSIBLY READ AND REVIEW IT IN THE TOILET!

 I received a call today from a resident in an affluent area, stating that he is not happy with the Security Company awarded the tender for neighborhood watch in his area, and that he had 60% of the residence agreeing with him, he said that if I matched the tender price, he would swing the deal in my direction.  He explained to me that he had a guest house and had invested his entire pension into the business and that one incident to a guest could financially ruin him.  I explained that the current proposal was not a solution, and that I would appreciate the opportunity of submitting a proper proposal.  Before asking what sort of solution, the question was asked if I was going to quote more than Company X, and I estimated app. R50 more per household, subject to a survey.  I was then told not to worry! – No questions about a solution, this man would loose his pension because of not being prepared to pay R50 more per month???

Alwinco ask?
How do we communicate the value of security?
Maybe know you will take action to protect yourself Security plan

  Every Tom, Dick and Rambo has a security company, all offer equally s… service, with no solutions, and yet the cheapest deal is accepted, regardless of service deliverables or solutions.  I cannot believe that people will spend R650 on one night at a restaurant, but then not be prepared to spend money protecting their families and possessions.  I think that the Security Industry is to blame, from the cheap alarm systems to the bakkie brigades.  We, in the industry have negotiated, matched, and discounted to such an extent that we have depreciated in value.  The norm in the market place is that a resident pays as little as possible, and a group of committee members try and hold the gun, (literally) by dictating and bargaining.

Security risk
When you read this article will realised the security risk.
Maybe know you will take action to protect yourself.
What is the value of security?
Security plan that is Design against Crime, cut the costs of crime

This Industry has turned into the equivalent of the Oriental Plaza; you know that when you go there, everything can be negotiated down in price, you also know that you are buying crap, but a bargains a bargain.

 Perhaps my tactic, of caring, using technology vs. manpower and looking for a superior solution is all wrong – I could maybe get record sales (in the future), by just being R50 cheaper than anybody else.  Service deliverables don’t seem to pose as too much of a problem either!

 Cheap just became cheaper!!!

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