In today’s world, safety and risk management are no longer optional — they are essential. Whether you manage a commercial property, government facility, university, council asset, or public space, having the right security strategy in place can be the difference between resilience and vulnerability. This is where security advisory services come in. But what exactly is a security advisory? What do these services include, and why are they so valuable? In this guide, we’ll break down what security advisory means, how it differs from other security services, and why working with an independent security advisor like Smartsec Security Solutions helps you make smarter, unbiased decisions.
What Is Security Advisory?
A security advisory is a professional service that provides expert advice, guidance, and recommendations on managing physical security risks. It goes beyond simply installing cameras or hiring guards — it’s about building a strategic, risk-based approach to safety. Security advisory services help organisations:
- Identify vulnerabilities
- Mitigate potential threats
- Comply with relevant standards and legislation
- Improve safety outcomes for people and assets
- Make informed decisions about security investments
At its core, a security advisory is focused on proactive planning, not just reactive response.
Who Needs Security Advisory Services?
Security advisory services are used by a wide range of organisations including:
- Local councils managing parks, laneways, and public spaces
- Facility managers of commercial buildings, retail centres, and precincts
- Developers and architects seeking CPTED or HVM input for new builds
- Government departments overseeing community assets or events
- Universities balancing open campus design with risk management
- Private businesses aiming to improve their physical security posture
Whether you’re responding to incidents, planning upgrades, or starting from scratch, a professional advisory ensures your strategy is sound, compliant, and future-proofed.
What’s Included in a Security Advisory?
Smartsec Security Solutions offers tailored advisory services based on your specific site and operational needs. While every engagement is customised, our security advisory process often includes:
Risk-Based Security Assessments
Using the ISO 31000:2018 Risk Management Framework, we provide structured risk evaluations, covering:
- Threat identification
- Vulnerability mapping
- Consequence analysis
- Risk prioritisation
We deliver a clear risk profile, supported by actionable recommendations that align with your business or operational goals.
Physical Security Reviews
We evaluate the effectiveness of your current systems and infrastructure. This includes reviewing:
- CCTV positioning and blind spots
- Access control systems and their usage
- Perimeter security (fencing, gates, signage)
- Lighting effectiveness based on AS/NZS 1158
- Opportunities for hostile vehicle mitigation (HVM) where relevant
This process identifies what’s working, what’s not, and where improvements offer the greatest return on investment.
Security Planning for New Projects
Security should never be an afterthought. We provide strategic input during planning, construction, or expansion, covering:
- CPTED assessments
- Site layout and access control recommendations
- Bollard selection and placement (ISO 22343-1:2023 aligned)
- Integration strategies for CCTV, lighting, and emergency systems
- Event-based crowd and incident management considerations
Early engagement ensures your project is future-ready, risk-aligned, and efficient.
Independent Technology Advice
As an independent advisor, we don’t sell or install security products. This means our advice is unbiased and focused entirely on what’s best for your organisation. We help clients:
- Select appropriate CCTV and access control platforms
- Avoid unnecessary technology upgrades
- Ensure compliance with Australian Standards
- Compare options without vendor pressure
This impartiality is a key reason why our recommendations are trusted by government and commercial clients alike.
Compliance and Policy Review
Our advisory ensures that your operations align with applicable standards and regulations. We regularly advise on:
- ISO 31000 (Risk Management)
- AS 2201.2 (Control Room Compliance)
- ISO 22343 (HVM and Bollard Standards)
We also review internal policies and procedures to improve alignment with best practice security management.
Ongoing Advisory Support
For projects that require long-term oversight or strategic involvement, we offer:
- Periodic risk reviews
- Support for internal working groups
- Technical input on tenders or vendor selection
- Independent review of new technology proposals
- Security briefings for executives or stakeholders
We act as your dedicated security advisor — responsive, strategic, and outcomes-focused.
The Benefits of Security Advisory Services
Engaging a security advisor offers a range of tangible benefits:
- Strategic clarity: Understand your risk position with evidence-based recommendations
- Cost-efficiency: Avoid unnecessary upgrades and reduce exposure to liability
- Improved safety: Create safer environments for staff, visitors, tenants, and the public
- Better compliance: Meet the expectations of regulators, auditors, and insurers
- Funding readiness: Use risk documentation to support grants or capital works approvals
A good advisory service bridges the gap between operational needs and risk intelligence — helping you lead with confidence.
Examples of Outcomes We’ve Delivered
Smartsec Security Solutions has delivered security advisory services across Western Australia for clients ranging from local councils and educational institutions to commercial asset managers and critical infrastructure stakeholders. While client names are confidential, our work has included:
- Helping a local government resolve repeat vandalism in laneways by using CPTED strategies, targeted lighting upgrades, and clear access control pathways, resulting in a noticeable drop in incident frequency.
- Conducting a CCTV audit for a large retail precinct, uncovering critical blind spots and providing a new coverage strategy using existing infrastructure — reducing costs and improving safety monitoring.
- Advising a regional airport on risk zoning, access control, and HVM alignment for compliance with aviation security requirements and future growth planning.
- Supporting a property group in selecting AI-powered video analytics to detect slip and trip risks in high-liability zones — leading to faster response times and improved claim defensibility.
Each project was approached independently, with no hidden sales agenda — only solutions that fit the client’s goals and context.
Why Choose Smartsec Security Solutions?
Smartsec Security Solutions is based in Perth and provides independent, expert security advisory services across Western Australia. With over 17 years of experience, we’ve built a reputation for delivering thorough, standards-based advice without bias or sales pressure. Our team is qualified in security risk management, CPTED, and Australian regulatory standards, and we regularly advise on local government, educational, and commercial projects. Clients trust us because we are transparent, professional, and deeply focused on results — not products.
Final Thoughts: Security Advisory Is About Prevention and Confidence
If you’re considering whether a security advisory service is necessary, consider the alternative — gaps in your security posture, non-compliance with standards, or reactive investments after incidents occur. Engaging a security advisor ensures that your decisions are risk-informed, cost-effective, and future-ready. It gives your organisation the confidence to move forward with clarity, backed by an experienced partner focused solely on your success.
Get in Touch
If you’re ready to improve your site’s safety, reduce risk, and gain independent security guidance tailored to your needs, contact Smartsec Security Solutions. We’ll help you identify what matters most, plan with purpose, and move forward with confidence — all without vendor pressure or unnecessary sales.
