Physical security is about protecting people, information and material assets against unwanted access, theft, burglary, vandalism and sabotage.
DBI helps organisations improve physical security through impartial advisory services, reviews and assessments of buildings, facilities and physical security measures.
Assessment, review and advisory for physical security
Many organisations have already invested in physical security measures but still lack a clear overview of whether the existing level of protection matches actual vulnerabilities, operational needs and day-to-day workflows.
DBI helps organisations identify vulnerabilities, assess existing security solutions and establish an appropriate level of security based on operational needs and relevant risks.
Protective security
Protective security focuses on reducing vulnerabilities and strengthening protection against unwanted access and deliberate actions directed at buildings, facilities, employees and critical operations.
DBI assists organisations with identifying vulnerabilities, assessing security needs and establishing the appropriate level of protection.
This can help organisations:
- Make informed decisions about the appropriate level of security
- Strengthen protection of people, information and material assets
- Establish security solutions that match operational needs
Examples of services:
- Risk assessment
- Security strategy and policies
- Design of protective security solutions and physical security plans
- Emergency management planning
- Quality control of security measures
- Lectures, training and courses
Physical security review
A physical security review assesses whether existing security solutions provide the intended level of protection and function as intended in practice.
The review can support organisations that need an impartial assessment of existing security levels, vulnerabilities and whether installed solutions meet operational and security-related requirements.
The review provides and Impartial review and evaluation of physical security measures as well as documented basis for reducing vulnerabilities and security gaps.
Examples of services:
- GAP, vulnerability and risk analyses
- Review of system documentation
- Formulation of functional requirements
- Quality control of security solutions and measures
- Practical, technical testing of physical security products and constructions
- Lectures, training and courses
Physical security advisory
DBI provides advisory services related to planning, implementation and assessment of physical security measures for both existing buildings and new projects.
The advisory work focuses on creating security solutions that function effectively in practice and are integrated with employees’ daily routines and operational workflows.
The advisory can help organisations establish security solutions based on operational needs and integrate security measures with operational workflows and daily routines.
Examples of services:
- Needs, vulnerability and risk analyses
- Design of security solutions
- Tendering for security contracts
- Project management of security contracts
- Quality control of installed security solutions or measures
- Lectures, training and courses
We can help you protect people, operations and assets
Karin works with a dedicated team of safety and security specialists to help organisations strengthen resilience, manage disruptions and support continuity across critical operations.
Karin Castro
Head of Security
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