Organizational Structure Analysis

Evaluation of organizational structure (including staffing and skill sets) of security functions to ensure they are adequate to meet the organization’s security needs/objectives effectively and efficiently.

Are you comfortable your security function is providing services:

• you really need?
• that are truly value-added and contributing to the bottom-line?
• in a manner that really does mitigate your risk?
• cost-effectively?

• is being utilized in a way that optimizes value and minimizes cost?
• has the skill sets necessary to effectively discharge their responsibilities?

If you cannot answer “yes” to these questions, an Organizational Structural Analysis will provide the answers.

Program Analysis/Evaluation

Analysis of security programs or program sub-components (e.g., physical security, intellectual property protection, guard operations, investigations, director protection, use of security technology, employee training and awareness, etc.) to evaluate effectiveness and efficiency.

Do you have a high confidence level that the various elements of your security program:

• have valid, clear objectives?
• are designed and implemented in a manner that asssures their objectives can be met?
• effectively mitigate risk?
• are truly value-added and contribute to the bottom-line?

If not, a Program Analysis/Evaluation will permit you to have confidence your security function is doing the right things, the right way.

Policies, Standards, Procedures

Development/evaluation of policies, standards and procedures guiding the organization's security efforts.

Do you have security policies, standards and procedures that ensure:

• appropriate directional guidance for the security function and the company as a whole?
• security-related processes are correct, effective, consistent and repeatable?

If not, Mentor Associates can help determine where you need to be and how to get there.

Risk/Vulnerability Assessments

Identification of risk and vulnerabilities faced by organ-izations; development of risk mitigation strategies. Do you feel you:

• have a good handle on the key security risks facing your organization?
• understand your vulnerabilities and the most effective and efficient methods for mitigating them?

If you do not, a Risk/Vulnerability Assessment can help to put your mind at ease. It will let you know your risks and vulnerabilities, where you need to be, and how to get there.

Expert Witness Services/Analysis

Services supporting litigation attorneys in the areas of premises security and adequacy of security standards, methods and practices.

Effective physical security methods and procedures are a function of the risk environment. To be effective, security programs must adequately address risks and evolve with changes in the risk environment. Determination of the appropriateness of physical security methods, procedures and programs can be a complex matter requiring analysis by a skilled expert. Download CV

Employee Training/Awareness

Development of programs to provide training/awareness to employees regarding their role in protecting organizational assets.

The security function cannot protect the organization; the employees do it by understanding their role and knowing how to use the tools you put at their disposal. An effective employee Training/Awareness program can leverage that employee resource.

Virtual Security Director

Part-time, highly experienced and professional security program guidance for organizations that do not need a full-time security director on staff and that prefer to manage the function as a variable cost with no headcount commitment.

Everyone wants a high-caliber security program, but only the largest organizations can afford a full-time Fortune 500 security director to develop and lead one. The Virtual Security Director service provides the best of both worlds: a high-caliber program without the cost of a full-time director. Call us for details.