We are proud to announce: That André Mundell, founder of Alwinco and a pioneer in independent security risk assessment in South Africa, has been officially named a finalist for the 2025 Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs). Direct quote from OSPA’s website “The Security Hall of Fame recognizes security professionals who have excelled at […]
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You may not realize it, but your property speaks, and it also has body language. Independent Security Risk Assessment – Just as a person’s posture or facial expression can reveal their emotions, the state of a building tells a story to someone willing to listen. A flickering security light, an unkempt entrance, or a hastily
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Security Risk Assessment At Alwinco, we focus on providing practical, risk-specific solutions through independent security risk assessments that address the opportunities for crime on each property. Recently, we conducted an assessment for a property in Polokwane, investigating security risks, identifying vulnerabilities, and recommending measures to mitigate them. Our goal is to deliver actionable recommendations that
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Introduction Security risk assessment Alwinco – You’ve invested in the best security money can buy: bulletproof glass, state-of-the-art cameras, and high-tech alarms. But here’s the hard truth: 95% of your security system can be bypassed. Why? A person, not a piece of metal or a camera lens, holds the true key to your security. When
Click here to read the full articles. Alwinco Newsletter 0325 # Independent security risk assessment At Alwinco, we specialize in delivering independent security risk assessments that provide practical, tailored solutions for every property we assess. Recently, we completed an assessment for a commercial property in Polokwane, where we identified key security risks and developed recommendations
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Introduction Independent security risk assessment—security companies are everywhere. They install cameras, hire guards, set up alarm systems, and promise peace of mind. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: most of them don’t actually assess security risks; they manage them. And managing risk without first understanding it? That’s like prescribing medicine without diagnosing the illness. At Alwinco,
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At Alwinco, we conduct independent security risk assessments that expose threats often overlooked, including insider crime. Recently, we assessed an industrial facility in Middelburg, where internal vulnerabilities posed a greater risk than external threats. If you would like to learn more about our assessments or have specific topics you would like us to cover, please
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Recently, Alwinco conducted an independent security risk assessment on a farm near Vryheid, where we identified key security risks. Our recommendations focused on practical, risk-specific solutions to enhance security. If you would like to learn more about our assessments or have specific topics you want us to address, please email your suggestions to andre@alwinco.co.za. We
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At Alwinco, we provide independent security risk assessments that identify and address the specific security risks of each property. Recently, we conducted an assessment of a residential complex in Nelspruit and uncovered several security risks that were not immediately apparent. If you would like to learn more about our assessments or have specific topics you
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At Alwinco, We specialize in independent security risk assessments that identify and address the unique challenges of each property. Our assessments reveal hidden security risks and provide practical, actionable recommendations to enhance security effectively. If you would like to learn more about our assessments or have specific topics you want us to address, please email
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