Security Consulting and Audits
Global Protection Group helps businesses, public-sector bodies and organisations operating in complex or regulated environments identify threats, assess risk and strengthen their security arrangements.
We work with boards, executive leadership teams, corporate security functions and teams responsible for facilities, infrastructure and business continuity. Our solutions are proportionate, operationally practical and aligned with the client’s risk profile and internal requirements.
Security Advisory and Risk Assessment
We provide independent advice on the design and optimisation of physical, technical and organisational security arrangements.
Our advisory services may include:
- threat identification and security risk assessment;
- design and optimisation of physical security models;
- selection of appropriate physical, technical and procedural safeguards;
- assessment of security arrangements and services delivered by external providers;
- incident analysis and internal investigations;
- security-related verification of contractors and business partners within an agreed scope;
- business travel security planning, including risk assessments and guidance for personnel;
- advice on planning and coordinating protective operations in Poland and internationally.
Depending on the agreed scope, deliverables may include management recommendations, a prioritised corrective action plan and support with implementing agreed security improvements.
Security Audits
We conduct independent audits of individual sites, multi-site portfolios, infrastructure, events and organisation-wide security arrangements.
The scope may include:
- identification of current and emerging threats;
- assessment of risks to people, assets, information and business continuity;
- review of physical, technical and organisational safeguards;
- analysis of the functionality and integration of security systems;
- assessment of guarding arrangements and physical security service delivery;
- review of procedures, responsibilities, escalation arrangements, incident response and information flows;
- controlled testing of physical security measures and procedures within an agreed scope and approved scenario;
- assessment against organisational requirements, applicable legal requirements and relevant industry standards.
Findings are presented in a confidential report setting out identified vulnerabilities, risk priorities and recommended corrective actions.
We can also support the implementation and verification of agreed improvements.
Independent Security Coordinator – ISC
The Independent Security Coordinator is an outsourced security governance model for organisations requiring specialist expertise without establishing an extensive permanent in-house function.
The role may be performed by a designated specialist or a multidisciplinary team selected according to the client’s operating environment and requirements.
ISC support may include:
- periodic assessment of overall security arrangements;
- oversight of external security providers;
- quality assurance against contracts, procedures and client requirements;
- optimisation of physical, technical and organisational safeguards;
- periodic review of security documentation;
- coordination of incident reviews and internal investigations;
- coordination of training, exercises and procedural testing;
- periodic management reporting;
- monitoring of corrective actions and agreed security improvements.
The ISC model provides independent oversight and continuity of specialist support through ongoing assistance, periodic reviews, project-specific oversight or support following an incident or organisational change.
Security Documentation and Procedures
Effective security arrangements depend on documentation that is current, coherent and practical in day-to-day operations.
We provide:
- reviews of existing security plans, policies, manuals and procedures;
- assessment of security documentation against applicable legal requirements, industry standards and internal regulations;
- development of security plans, instructions and operational procedures;
- incident response and crisis management procedures;
- access rules for sites, rooms, information and controlled or restricted-access areas;
- procedures governing cooperation with security personnel, contractors, relevant authorities and emergency services;
- implementation support, staff briefing and familiarisation;
- updates following organisational, technical or legal changes, or after a security incident.
Documentation is aligned with the organisation’s structure, responsibilities, safeguards and operational capabilities so that it can be applied effectively in practice.
Classified Information Protection and Industrial Security
We provide specialist support in establishing and maintaining systems for protecting classified information and meeting industrial security requirements.
Services are delivered by personnel holding the qualifications, authorisations and security clearances required for the agreed scope.
Support may include:
- acting as a classified information protection officer, including in relation to information classified SECRET, NATO SECRET and EU SECRET;
- advice on establishing and operating national and international classified information registries;
- development and maintenance of classified information protection documentation;
- basic and refresher training in classified information protection;
- audits of classified information protection arrangements;
- preparation of security documentation for ICT systems intended to process classified information;
- definition of security requirements for rooms, zones and facilities in which classified information is handled;
- support with industrial security documentation and questionnaires;
- advice on governance, processes and responsibilities relating to classified information and industrial security.
The scope is agreed according to the type and classification of information, the nature of the organisation and applicable legal and procedural requirements.
Confidentiality and Working Arrangements
Responsibilities, communication protocols, reporting arrangements and expected deliverables are agreed before work begins.
Information relating to the engagement, findings, documentation and recommendations is shared only with authorised client representatives and personnel whose involvement is necessary for delivery.
Engagements may consist of a single audit or advisory project, periodic expert support or long-term oversight of selected security functions.
Discuss Your Organisation’s Security Requirements
Contact our team to discuss an upcoming audit, security documentation project, governance requirement or the need for ongoing specialist support.
Based on your operating environment and intended outcomes, we will recommend an appropriate scope of work and operational approach.
Every enquiry is assessed individually and handled in confidence.