Security Audit and Risk Assessment

Why an audit matters

Many security failures stem from incorrect assumptions: unclear priorities, blind spots in daily routines, underestimated vulnerabilities, and weak escalation discipline. A structured audit reduces uncertainty and supports rational decision-making. It also ensures that any future deployment, human or technological, aligns with actual needs rather than habits or impressions.
Many assessments on the market are tied to predefined solutions. Our approach is different: we start with the site, the operations, and the risk reality, then we build the most feasible plan.

Our audit approach

SDS conducts audits through a precise sequence.

Site walkthrough and operational mapping

We evaluate the site based on operational realities: access points, perimeter logic, reception routines, delivery flows, visitor movements, peak times, shift changes, and critical zones. This step is essential because security must reflect how a site honestly operates, not how it appears on paper.

Vulnerability review

We identify vulnerabilities that can lead to incidents. This typically includes access control discipline, visibility and lighting, blind spots, CCTV coverage logic, communication channels, escalation rules, and documentation practices. We also assess whether the reporting is actionable and supports corrective actions.

Discovery and objectives

We confirm your context and expectations: people, property, reputation, business continuity, and operational constraints. We identify decision-makers and stakeholders, then define the scope, timeline, and the required level of confidentiality.

Threat scenarios and prioritisation

Security is not meant to block work; it is intended to enable a safe environment in which people can operate with confidence. Together, we define likely scenarios for your environment, rank them by probability and impact, and allocate resources accordingly. A good plan addresses the right risks in the proper order, not necessarily in the order of the longest list.

Recommendations and operating model

Based on findings, SDS proposes an operating model that is practical and sustainable. This may include shift structure, staffing levels, post duties, critical tasks, required skills, and reporting lines. If equipment or systems are relevant, we propose a phased approach with priorities and a realistic budget outline. We also define what should be monitored, what should be logged, and how supervision should be conducted.

Deliverables, what you receive

At the end of the audit, you receive a clear and usable output: a site overview and operational mapping; a prioritised vulnerability and risk list; a recommended operating model, including shifts, roles, post duties, and reporting lines; an SOP framework outline; training needs and refresh frequency; a practical roadmap, immediate actions plus a 30/60/90-day improvement plan.
If technology is relevant, it is addressed only as part of the security concept, via Nova Networks Solutions (NNS). If training is required, it is organised through EPSA, aligned with your SOP and site constraints.

Confidentiality and execution

Audit findings are sensitive operational information. We handle them confidentially and share them only with authorised stakeholders. Our goal is to deliver clarity and practical control without disrupting daily operations. The audit establishes a solid foundation for long-term security and prevents costly decisions based on assumptions.