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The human key

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 […]

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Alwinco Newsletter Issue # 7

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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The Biggest Security Myth That’s Costing You More Than You Think

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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Inner crime / Insider crime

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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Alwinco Newsletter issue #6

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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Can You Prove Your Evidence Wasn’t Tampered With?

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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Alwinco Newsletter edition 5

For the full articles, please click the following link. Alwinco Newsletter 0125 Independent security risk assessment independent security risk assessor Independent security risk assessor. 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 estate in Ficksburg and

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Product Assessments vs. Independent Security Risk Assessments

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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What You Need to Know to Stay Safe this festive season

Introduction The holiday season should be a time of celebration, not fear. Yet, this time of year brings a noticeable spike in hijackings, burglaries, scams, and other crimes. Criminals rely on distraction, routine, and poorly coordinated security systems to take advantage of unsuspecting victims. Over the holiday season, we conducted an independent security risk assessment

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Crime is too late

Introduction In South Africa, crime is often downplayed until it strikes close to home. Many only take action after a traumatic event, when the cost of prevention would have been far less than the damage suffered. The truth is, effective security is not about fear. It is about foresight. We recently carried out an independent

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