Next Step Solutions is located in Huntington Beach, California, about 30 miles south of Los Angeles.
We are willing to consider projects in any location in the US where we feel we can provide good service to the client in a cost effective manner.
Work on projects away from the consultant’s home base always increases costs due to travel time and travel expenses. A consultant located in your area also probably has a better understanding of local business conditions and has better contacts in the local community. So, when considering two equally qualified consultants, you are generally better off hiring someone local rather than bringing in someone from out of town.
The benefits provided by an outside security consultant include:
The same goals that other departments in the company must achieve:
We mean how effectively are we aligned with the goals of the businesses we serve.
An independent security consultant is a professional who makes his or her living selling security advice. Like your accountant, doctor, or attorney, the independent security consultant charges a fee for his or her services and derives no revenue from the sale of products that he or she recommends.
Most independent security consultants have many years of specialized training and experience that make them uniquely qualified to act as professional security advisors. Many independent security consultants have professional credentials such as the Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Physical Security Professional (PSP), or Certified Security Consultant (CSC) designation.
In addition to having technical expertise in security matters, a good independent security consultant also has the skills necessary to successfully complete a consulting assignment: project management skills, interviewing skills, research skills, report writing skills, and presentation skills – just to name a few.
Most importantly, independent security consultants don’t sell security equipment, products, or guard services. This means that when the consultant gives advice, it is based on the client’s best interests rather than on the consultant’s desire to sell a specific product or service.
Independent security consultants also go out of the way to avoid even the appearance of a conflict of interest. This means that the independent security consultant is not employed by or affiliated with companies that manufacture, sell, or install security products or guard services, and does not have any type of financial stake in such companies.
Many independent security consultants belong to the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (IAPSC). This organization has strict guidelines on who may join and generally limits its membership to only “independent security consultants” as we have defined them above.
There are four primary categories or types of security consultants:
Security Management Consultants are “general practitioners” of the security consulting field. Security Management Consultants provide generalized advice on managing a client’s overall security and loss prevention program. Security Management Consultants typically conduct security assessments, write policy and procedures, provide security training, assist in recruiting and developing security personnel, and provide assistance in the procurement of security products and services.
Security Management Consultants (like your doctor, attorney, or accountant, charge a fee for his services, and derives no revenue from the sale of products that he recommends. The terms typically call for some type of advance payment at the start of the project, with payment of the remaining balance at the conclusion of the project or shortly thereafter.
Forensic security consultants provide advice and testimony related to litigation and legal matters. Forensic security consultants are typically retained by attorneys to serve as Expert Witnesses is a court of law or other legal proceedings. Forensic security consultants review evidence, conduct site surveys, perform threat and risk assessments and provide analysis opinions and testimony concerning specific legal cases.
Technical security consultants, sometimes called “security engineers”, provide advice related to physical and electronic security systems. Technical security consultants design security systems for new and existing buildings, develop specifications for security equipment, assist with the procurement of security systems and provide oversight of the security system installation process.
Cybersecurity consultants, sometimes called “IT security consultants” or “information security consultants”, provide advice related to the security of computers, networks, and communications systems. Cybersecurity consultants conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, perform penetration tests, develop security policies and procedures, and design and specify measures to protect the integrity of the client’s information technology systems.
Security Assessments are an excellent way to evaluate your existing security program and a great first step to take prior to making security improvements at your facility or when trying to solve a specific security problem.
During a Security Assessment, all aspects of your security program are examined, any weaknesses are identified, and suggestions for security improvements are made. In addition, opportunities where costs can be reduced or where security operations can be made more efficient are identified.
Costs for a formal security assessment usually range between $5,000 and $50,000 depending on the size of the facility, number of employees, and complexity of operations. Please contact us for a free, no-obligation quotation on the specific cost to conduct a security assessment for your facility.
It typically takes about 3 weeks from the time we start the security assessment process until the time that we deliver the first draft of the Security Assessment Report. Larger and more complicated facilities may require more time.
Next Step Solutions provides comprehensive physical security assessments for multi-family residential complexes including apartment buildings, condominiums, and gated and planned communities. We work closely with property managers and homeowners associations to help solve security problems and to create effective security programs for residential communities of all sizes.
Security assessments for multi-family residential properties typically include:
Let us help your department implement the “Security Best Practices” and become one of the leading security organizations in the world!
The purpose of L&D should be to help the organization achieve its goals.
The same goals that other departments in the company must achieve:
The proactive, strategic process of identifying the right learning with the right measures to support the right goals of the organization.
Leaders don’t:
*From Aligning Learning to Business, special report by Towards Maturity (2014)
We “are aligned” myths include:
There are 2 definitions for Learning Centric approach, sometimes referred to as “Unaligned Learning” or “Self-Directed Learning”-
Definition 1- Unaligned Learning- Find out what the employees want and offer more of it. The focus is on:
Definition 2- Self Directed Learning is personal and learners want control to:
There are 3 Measures to “Run Training Like a Business!”
Let us help your department implement the “L&D Best Practices” and become one of the leading L&D organizations in the world!