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At Alwinco, we are hosting a series of security meetings and conferences for homeowners and business owners in your area. These sessions foster meaningful conversations, encouraging questions and sharing accurate, practical information. Participants will gain valuable insight into independent risk assessment and the broader security concerns relevant to their environment. Please complete the form below to receive a list of upcoming meeting dates or to arrange a session with us. You may also request to join our mailing list to receive our informative newsletters.

We recently conducted an independent security risk assessment for a hotel in Pretoria, identifying risks that standard assessments often overlook. This approach enables us to recommend practical measures, thereby enhancing 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 us to address, please email your suggestions to andre@alwinco.co.za. We will create and publish articles tailored to your interests on our website.

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The primary focus of these meetings is the importance of an Independent Security Risk Assessment. Each session is limited to 10 to 20 participants to ensure a personal and focused discussion. We are also considering online Zoom meetings for those unable to attend in person.

These gatherings are designed to give visitors a true understanding of what an independent risk assessment involves. You will discover the key differences between risk assessment, risk management, and the role of a security manager. At Alwinco, there are no security or risk managers, only security risk assessors. While the titles may appear similar, their functions are fundamentally different. We do not manage security, nor do we sell or promote security products. The line between a product assessment and a true independent risk assessment will be made clear. This knowledge empowers individuals to make informed and strategic decisions about their security.

Background

With over 40 years of experience in security and investigations (including 21 years with the SAPD and two decades conducting independent security risk assessments), I have worked across a wide range of environments. These include schools, residential and corporate estates, state-owned enterprises, private homes, farms, shopping malls, government entities, warehouses, hospitals, and mines.

These meetings are more than just information sessions. They provide a deeper understanding of crime in your area and help you interpret the risks that affect you directly. You will come to understand what security truly involves and why independence is essential in conducting any valid risk assessment. This stage is also where you will begin to see the distinction between security and safety.

Security is what alerts you when someone approaches or when an entry point is breached. At this point, security has fulfilled its function. Now, safety must begin. Understanding this transition is critical, and it could make all the difference.

Topics Covered in the Meetings

What is an Independent Security Risk Assessment
Who needs an Independent Security Risk Assessment
The difference between Risk Management, Security Management, and Security Risk Assessment
The difference between a product assessment and an Independent Security Risk Assessment
Why in-house security and security companies cannot conduct an Independent Security Risk Assessment
When security ends and safety begin
The distinction between security and crime

These sessions replace assumptions with clarity and shift the response from reaction to informed action. Join us to uncover security secrets you’ve never heard before.

This article was written by André Mundell, an independent risk assessor and consultant at Alwinco.

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