Resilience
Introduction of data redundancy to key security system databases by migrating them to cluster or “always-on” database instances, and “always-on” virtualisation so downtime is kept to a minimum.
Protecting people and buildings, from survey to maintenance
Our project management capabilities are matched by our knowledge of current and next-generation technologies, protecting your investment now and in the future.
Electronic security and life safety
Fully integrated and networked solutions, from the initial site survey and risk impact reports to design, installation and maintenance. Access control, video, intruder detection, mobile credentials and visitor management are designed as one estate, and fire detection and life safety sit alongside them.
Risk and design
A risk assessment based approach to security challenges: consultancy from risk assessment and compliance with supporting policies and procedures, through to design. The team also works with 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM) alongside third parties.
1. Risk assessment
A Preliminary Security Risk Assessment looks at people, process and physical security to create a security profile for your site.
2. Operational requirements
A “Statement of Needs” document specific to your requirements, with solutions that minimise and manage risk to an acceptable level.
3. System design
Security drawings showing the locations and functions of access control, intruder detection and CCTV across your organisation.
4. Data protection
CCTV system assessments against the 12 Guiding Principles of the Surveillance Camera Code of Practice, including registration, privacy impact assessment and signage.
5. System services
Asset reporting that details your assets and their condition, so you can plan maintenance and replacement and manage budgets.
6. Policy and procedure
Data Transfer Policy, CCTV Subject Access Request, CCTV Data Transfer Register, CCTV System Policy, Access Control System Policy and Intruder Detection System Policy.
Risk & Design also takes a Governance, Risk and Compliance perspective, and offers GDPR services to small and medium enterprises, including Data Protection Impact Assessments and Data Protection Policies.
Professional services
With security systems now immersed in modern, often cloud-based IT systems, our team blends IT and security experience so you can focus on your core business.
Reporting
Scheduled server, database and security system maintenance checks with regular reporting, plus custom reporting that unlocks the reporting potential of your security system.
Management
Automation of the full personnel lifecycle: importing new starters from HR or AD, keeping records up to date, and disabling leavers. Also mobile application installation, upgrades and support.
Upgrades
Single and multi-version upgrade planning and implementation, plus hardware migration, upgrade and replacement, to benefit from the latest features and cyber security protection.
Design
Secure and resilient network design, so open firewall ports or misconfigured switches do not expose your security system and one failed cable does not mean total loss of communication.
Testing
Full end-to-end penetration testing of your security system with accredited partners, from servers, clients and applications to networks and firewalls.