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The Rising Threat of Assassination

Understanding Executive Assassinations and the Urgency of Professional Independent Security Risk Assessments in South Africa We recently completed an assassination-related security risk assessment in Port Elizabeth, which prompted me to write this article to raise awareness. South Africa’s stunning landscapes mask a harsh reality: targeted violence against influential individuals happens daily. Such behavior makes professional […]

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Alwinco Newsletter Issue # 7

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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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Alwinco Newsletter issue #6

Uncategorized / Elane

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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Which 20% of your employees are considered expendable?

Uncategorized / Elane

Introduction If no crime is acceptable, then no security risk should be either. Yet, many companies and institutions continue to rely on outdated tools like the Risk Matrix, borrowed from Health and Safety, to justify exposure to serious threats. In the world of security, even a “low” risk is still a risk, and every overlooked

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Driveway Security Risk Assessment

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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 high percentage of attacks occur in the driveway of homes. For this reason, a Driveway Security Risk Assessment has become a necessity. We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment of

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Independent Risk Consultant

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Businesses often think they’re saving money By handling their own Security Risk Assessments, or by relying solely on their contracted security companies. Sounds smart, right? Until the unthinkable happens, and they realize their systems were never up to the challenge. That’s where an independent Risk Consultant comes in, and trust me, it’s the smartest move

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Security GP to Remedy your Security

News / ZetCom

When a problem arises, what’s the first thing we tend to do? Rush for a quick fix. Imagine feeling sick; what do you do? You head to the pharmacy, hoping for something that will help. But the reality? The pharmacist treats the symptoms, not the cause. You might feel better for a while, but you

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Physical Security Risk and Confidentiality Go Hand in Hand

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Confidentiality is a Priority in Terms of Physical Security Risk A crucial aspect of our business as Physical Security Risk Assessors is the value and the guarantee of confidentiality. Particularly regarding our clients. The data that we gather is high risk, as it reveals all weaknesses and vulnerabilities within their physical security. Furthermore, The data

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Security Risk Analysis and why the Risk Matrix is the incorrect measuring tool.

News / ZetCom

INCORRECT PROCESS OF PHYSICAL SECURITY RISK ANALYSIS: Security Risk Assessment Matrix. Adaptation for Security Risk Analysis & Assessment In South Africa, Health & Safety unfortunately have a negative impact on security, partly because the Security Manager often also serves as the Health & Safety Officer. In some cases, one person may fill not only these

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A Security Risk Assessment is the ONLY way to truly identify all risks

Independent Threat Analysis is NOT a Product Assessment

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Risk assessments shouldn’t be about selling products; they should be about solving problems. At Alwinco, we take pride in offering Independent Risk Assessments, where our focus is squarely on your unique security needs, not on pushing equipment or signing you up for contracts. There’s no catch, no commissions—just honest, unbiased advice. Why is this so

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