Picture this: A single security oversight leads to a breach. The cost? Lives forever changed and property lost. The reality of crime is irreversible. Nevertheless many overlook the crucial link between proper security measures and true protection. Understanding the nature of crime and how to counter it forms the cornerstone of effective security planning. Let’s […]
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The following are three summaries from our eleventh newsletter. Below, we will provide a link to read the full articles. Alwinco Newsletter 1225 Story One: Crime does not take a holiday This becomes clear during the festive season when people relax, travel, and let their guard down. While families prepare for a break, crime becomes
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Security has changed Security risk assessment – Security has changed noticeably in the past five years and continues to change as we speak. Physical security and hard barriers no longer provide the certainty they once did. With the technology available today, such as wireless cutting tools and power tools that run on batteries or hydraulics,
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At Alwinco, our motto is simple: We always speak the truth, even when it may seem harsh. Delivering the truth is not about judgment or blame. It is about clarity and understanding. That is why Alwinco employs writers to ensure the truth is explained in a way that is objective, precise, and easy to understand.
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Health & Safety and Security Risk Assessment Newsletter #10 We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a corporate company in Cape Town, demonstrating that security and health and safety are two separate pillars. Health and safety address hazards and accidental risks, measured in probability, while security focuses on threats and crime, measured in
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Introduction We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a government-owned entity in Gauteng, identifying risks that standard assessments often overlook. This approach enables us to recommend practical measures that enhance the overall safety and security of the property.If you would like to learn more about our assessments or have specific topics you’d like
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Every conference I speak at, the same question comes up: “Why is there so much crime in South Africa?” It was the very question I asked when I founded Alwinco. Even with all the modern technology available, crime continues to flourish. To understand why, we must look beneath the surface. # Security Risk Assessment Interference
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The Hidden Key to Real Security: Why You Need an Independent Security Risk Assessment Now! Security that only looks secure is not real security. At Alwinco, we have witnessed how many people invest in cameras, alarms, and guards without ever identifying the actual risks that leave them exposed. We recently completed a security risk assessment
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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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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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