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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Introduction Enhancing security within residential estates begins with a clear understanding of how risk is identified and managed in complex living environments. While many estates promote strong security measures, real protection depends on whether these measures are properly assessed, maintained, and aligned with current threats. An independent security risk assessment offers an objective view, often
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Introduction Over the last 20 years, we have consistently seen that what many accept as a security risk assessment rarely reflects the true nature of risk. This article challenges those conventional approaches and brings clarity to how security should be understood and assessed. At Alwinco, we focus on identifying real risks without bias, free from
Know the difference: Independent Security Risk Assessments Read More »
Introduction Independent security risk assessments play a critical role in helping businesses, mines, estates, and corporate environments identify risks before incidents occur. At Alwinco, we recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a mine in South Africa and identified several important vulnerabilities that standard assessments often overlook. Our approach focuses on practical risk identification,
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Introduction Security control is the foundation of any effective protection strategy. Even when security measures are already in place, control remains essential to ensure that those measures function as intended and deliver real protection. A thorough Security Risk Assessment provides this level of control by identifying risks, analysing vulnerabilities, and strengthening every layer of a
Security Control is Key Read More »
Introduction Security control is the foundation of any effective protection strategy. Even when security measures are already in place, control remains essential to ensure that those measures function as intended and deliver real protection. A thorough Security Risk Assessment provides this level of control by identifying risks, analysing vulnerabilities, and strengthening every layer of a
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Introduction Security should never be reactive. It should be understood, assessed, and controlled before weaknesses are exposed. This article presents vulnerability from a practical, real-world perspective and explains how independent security risk assessments identify often overlooked risks. At Alwinco, we focus on clear, objective insight that allows organizations to understand their true security position and
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