Residents of Residential estates are their own worst enemy.
One of the biggest access control risks at residential estates is when residents themselves become the source of the security risk. Security risk assessment residential
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School Security Newsletter Articles
A short summary of each article in the newsletter. The Tragic Case of Deveney Nel Independent Security Risk Assessment school – During a sports day
Which 20% of your employees are considered expendable?
What represents an acceptable risk to you? Security risk assessment levels – If you want to draw a distinction between acceptable risk and unacceptable risk,
Farm Security
Without farmers, our very existence would be in jeopardy. Risk assessment ZA South Africa – Yet criminals have long targeted them. It is time we
The Critical Need for Effective School Security in South Africa
In South Africa, school security is often alarmingly inadequate. Independent school assessment: a fact that stands in stark contrast to the emphasis on security in
Three wrongs will not make one right.
“Three wrongs will not make one right.” The popular saying by Benjamin Rush was first documented in the USA in 1783, and it remains true
Qualifications of an Independent Security Risk Assessor.
Security Risk Assessor Qualifications. For the past 18 years, the question has remained: Is there a course in South Africa that particularly prepares people to
A better understanding of Security
Intro: Security Risk Assessment and Understanding Security: We firmly believe that a security risk assessment is the only tool that can help you understand your
Security risks create opportunities –
Identifying security risks Security risk assessment: The ability to identify security risks involves seeing the property and opportunities for crime from a criminal’s point of
Service Providers: Their role in a Security Risk Assessment
Service Providers: Their role in a Security Risk Assessment Security Risk Assessment – Service providers play a crucial role in various industries, from security to
MAKING SENSE OF SECURITY
Security Risk Assessment – In today’s world, Keeping safe is really important. But sometimes, we overlook how valuable human lives are and the money needed
Security Discussion with Your Partner
Have you had THE discussion yet? I have been thinking about something important lately regarding our home security. While we have various safety measures in
Security Profiles
Security Profile Security risk assessments – Security in estates is often more complex than many realize, primarily because estates are managed like businesses. An estate
Residential Estate Security
Enhancing Residential Estate Security: A South African Homeowner’s Guide. In the pursuit of safety and security, many South African homeowners, like Sonja, invest substantial sums
Independent security assessment Africa
Independent Security Assessment Africa: Home and business owners in South Africa need to understand why they need an independent security risk review more than anything
Independent Security Risk Assessments – Know the Difference
Over the years, Countless risk assessments have been conducted by various individuals and entities, including Security Managers, Security companies, and Risk Managers. However, it’s disheartening
Security is Willpower
Security risk assessment willpower. Security is willpower. As impossible as it may seem, people still do not understand security. I came to this conclusion based
Security risk assessor – Who is responsible for security?
The Essential Role of Security Advisors in South Africa Security risk assessor in South Africa, the commitment to safeguarding lives, investments, families, and employees against
PROFESSIONAL SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENT
People often call us and tell us they need a professional security risk assessment. They also reiterate that they do not want an assessment affiliated
Residential security risk – Handbook of 2022
Residential security risk-Below we have attached three links that form part of one publication, “The Resident’s Handbook of 2022.” The first link will take you
School security vs sexual assault
Intro: Security Risk Assessment School. This article is aimed at schools, universities, and parents who want to make sure their children are safe. Just when
Independent Security Consultant.
What are Independent Security Consultants? Independent Security Consultants are experts in the Security field who has gained vast amounts of knowledge about security, risk, and
Time does not wait; Crime is the same.
Time does not wait for anyone. Security Risk Assessment – Time carries on ticking away – It never stops, it does not stop because you
Know the difference: Independent Security Risk Assessments
Over the last 20 years, I have read hundreds, if not thousands, of ‘so-called’ Security Risk Assessment that were done by various people, such as
Alwinco: Conferences and Workshops
Alwinco often speaks at conferences and facilitates workshops as this forms part of our endeavour to educate as many people as possible about Security Risk
December 2019
Independent security risk assessment – Like so many previous Decembers in South Africa, December 2019 lived up to the crime, violence and murder expectations. No
No Communication = No Security
Security Risk Assessment Communication: While security equipment is part of the solution, it is vital to understand that security hardware and software are NOT THE
Same Question, Different Week
As an Independent Security assessor-We get asked the following question nearly every week: Why don’t corporate companies, businesses, shopping malls and Security Estates
30 Seconds is all it takes.
What can you do in 30 seconds? You might be able to compete in a staring contest, pour yourself a glass of water, or slowly
Security Risk Assessment: The Value of a Hotline
As Independent Security Risk Assessment Consultants, Alwinco often receives a lot of information regarding crimes as well as potential modus operandi and so on merely
Criminals are being allowed to break the law
Send them shopping! Business security risk assessment: criminals are being allowed to break the law—shopping! The mere thought of it would put a big smile
No more finger-pointing – take responsibility for your own security
No more finger pointing – take responsibility for your own security-Is this how we welcome tourists to South Africa? I don’t believe that being robbed
Hijackings increased – up by 55% – Is this acceptable?
Security risk assessment Hijackings: Hijackings increased by 55%. They say that acceptance is the key to happiness. Will it make us happier if we accept
Why is crime still thriving?
Why is there still so much crime in this technologically advanced age? This question is to point out that the type of technology doesn’t mean
Why Should You Invest in a Security Risk Assessment?
Understanding WHY you should invest in a Security Risk Assessment is as crucial as understanding the benefits, concepts and the like of such an assessment.
Public Violence –
Independent security risk assessment – Yes, I am talking about Public Violence. Those, sometimes random, sometimes planned, events that can be either peaceful, or it
Driveway Security Risk Assessment
An Independent Driveway Security Risk Assessment will eliminate the opportunity for a Hijacking. It might not make the 7 o’clock news anymore, but a very
Independent Risk Consultant
How Can the Services of the Independent Risk Consultant Be Advantageous to My Company in Understanding Our Security Risk? Many companies try to save money by
Security GP to Remedy your Security
Your Security GP: The Back-to-Front Approach of Security in South Africa. Independent Security risk assessment Unfortunately, it is all too common that security is approached
Home Security Risk Assessment: Crime Prevention
Protecting Your Family & Loved Ones Through the Home Security Risk Assessment Being a crime victim is highly traumatic, often leaving lasting effects. Survivors may
Physical Security Risk and Confidentiality Go Hand in Hand
Confidentiality is a Priority in Terms of Physical Security Risk A very important aspect of our business as Physical Security Risk Assessors is the value
Security Risk Analysis and why the Risk Matrix is the incorrect measuring tool.
INCORRECT PROCESS OF PHYSICAL SECURITY RISK ANALYSIS; Security Risk Assessment Matrix. Adaptation for Security Risk Analysis & Assessment In South Africa, Health & Safety unfortunately
Security Control is Key
SECURITY CONTROL IS KEY Even if you have security measures in place, security control is vital in ensuring that your security is successful. The Security
Independent Threat Analysis is NOT a Product Assessment
PRODUCT ASSESSMENT IS NOT A FULL INDEPENDENT THREAT ANALYSIS When we offer you an independent threat analysis, also known as a security risk assessment, we
Physical Security Audit Vs Health & Safety in terms of RISK
NO SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENT OR ACCURATE PHYSICAL SECURITY AUDIT IN OVER 30 YEARS Throughout Alwinco’s 30+ years in crime prevention, we’ve never encountered a business
Independent Assessment, Security & Risk FAQ
FAQ Regarding Risk & the Independent Assessment The following is a summary of Frequently Asked Questions concerning Alwinco, the Independent Assessment, Security Risk, Security Plans &
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Written by Andre Mundell