Security Consultancy
Helix provides comprehensive Security Consulting services to help businesses and other organisations manage risks to their personnel and assets while operating in complex or unfamiliar environments.
Helix recognises that no two operating environments exhibit the same combination of threats and not all businesses will be exposed to the same degree of risk. Our consulting teams work with clients to identify and address whatever security challenges they may confront.
Helix evaluates the critical operational aspects of an organization and how they intersect with the security function. We cooperatively develop a roadmap to address the current risk challenges of an organization. We provide comprehensive, third-party analysis of security policies and procedures to identify weak points in operations as well as investigate specific concerns. In addition to analysing existing systems, we can develop new or fine-tune current policies and procedures tailored to meet the current threat landscape.
We support our clients via a range of consultancy services including but not limited to:
-Assessment of general business and operational risk
-Contingency planning for emergency situations
-Operational Resilience auditing and assessments across a broad spectrum of corporate assets and critical infrastructure
Security Engineering
Security engineering is the science of protecting buildings, facilities, crowded places and public places against a wide range of threats from the very beginning of the planning and design of structures/spaces. By applying the securie-by-design concept, architects / enginners / crisis managers can render security solutions more effective, more costefficient and better integrated both aesthetically and in terms of civic rights. Helix is equipped to support projects from the beginning to the end, providing consultation, concept development, detailed design, project management and supervision services. This service also includes dynamic response tests for existing building components such as external walls, doors, windows and curtain walls etc – and it also offers solutions on how to strenhthen these components.
Physical Security Audits
Our operatives conduct thorough physical security audits of corporate facilities, to include: office spaces, manufacturing facilities, warehouses, industrial complexes, executive residences, hospitals, malls etc. The audit assesses risks in and around the site and examines perimeter defenses, exterior lighting, parking facilities, building access controls and the competence of security guard services. The audits can be conducted as part of normal security planning, as part of an emergency response, such as a threat to life or with a specific goal in mind, for example mitigating the risks of an active shooter. Every audit includes a detailed report that includes findings, maps, photos, and a comprehensive list of recommendations.
Travel Risk Management
Travel risk management is an important part of any organisation’s overall travel safety program. By understanding the risks associated with corporate travel, organisations can ensure their employees are safe and secure when travelling. Helix offers expertly-tailored travel security services, helping business and/or leisure travellers stay safe and informed.
We provide solutions by combining number of the following capabilities to suit our clients’ needs:
-Pre-journey planning, administration and threat assessment
-Pre-arrival briefs and airport ‘meet and greet’
-Secure accommodation and tracked transportation
-Reconnaissance of itinerary routes and venues
-Vehicles (Luxury, SUV, armored)
-Qualified and vetted drivers
-Close protection services (armed / unarmed)
-Individual medics
-Local/expat liaison officers and trip coordinators
-24/7 primary monitoring of all trips
-Local authorities liaison
-24/7 on-call ops/crisis manager
-On-the-ground support and response services
-Recommendations for secure accommodation
-Travel advice and guidance
-Evacuation services
-Executive protection officers
Emergency Planning and Response
Emergencies present companies with special challenges, characterized by high time pressure and the need for quick decision-making with often little information availability.
While it is impossible to predict the future with certainty or prepare for every eventuality, everyday emergencies happen; and when a crisis occurs, response time is critical.
Our many years of expertise in emergency situations and our broad industry experience enable us to support you in preparing for an emergency and structuring your crisis team.
We support our clients via a range of services including but not limited to:
-Development of policies, procedures and crisis manuals
-Management trainings
-Workshops on developing crisis communication
-Carrying out crisis team exercises with predefined scenarios
-Simulation exercises for cooperation between crisis management and international emergency management from foreign locations
-Debriefs to gain valuable insights
-Regular reviews of policies and procedures
In the event of a crisis, we are also operationally here to support you.
We advise decision-makers, support your crisis team and provide suitable response solutions on the ground.
Our “Local Teams and Local Knowledge” make the difference. Our team’s knowledge is local and invaluable. They maintain real-time information, understand the culture, speak the local language, and have regional connections that set them apart from others in the industry. Our on-the-ground teams are bilingual, have extensive experience working with global companies, their robustness is unique.
Expat security and safety support services
Multinational companies can make assignments to other countries from group companies abroad in order to meet their service needs and transfer knowledge and skills.
Moving around the modern world can increase the risk to your employees safety, especially with increased security threats.
We provide professional consultancy services in the following matters to companies that employ foreign personnel:
We support our clients via a range of services including but not limited to:
-Provide you with access to professional advice and support on security matters
-Help your employee feel reassured that you are managing his/her personal risk effectively
-Take care of everything related to security in and around his/her house / place of residence / office
-Advise you on the best security measures for his/her family, routines etc.
-Take care of the implementation of the security measures
-Become your contact person, but also the point of contact for the suppliers
-Provide robust emergency support in case of need
-Monitor, together with you, whether the security is still up to date
-Take care of troubleshooting, security adjustments, maintenance of security tools
-Train your employee (his/her family) on routine – emergency security procedures – What to do and What not to do
event security
Helix is a trusted name in event security for major events such as conferences, summits, festivals, sports fixtures etc.
We can offer you a bespoke security solution for any type of event, helping to ensure your event runs hassle free.
We will work collaboratively with you and your event management team to tailor our security services around your needs, taking into your operational requirements and commercial considerations.
Our event security staff and private security expertise enable us to offer you integrated event security services, including every aspect of your security and crowd control requirements; from consultancy support as you plan your event through to providing experienced event security, stewarding, response and eviction teams on site.
We only deploy trained and experienced event security staff and crowd control personnel. Our professional security services will ensure your event runs smoothly and safely, and the bespoke security solutions we offer will be tailored to your event so that everyone has a great time.
Investigations
International commerce exposes businesses to new operating environments and untested partners, with the attendant risks as well as rewards. Businesses depend on reliable information, but it is often extremely difficult to determine the facts on which a deal may depend. Too often the volume of available information, its presentation and even the use of language may obscure rather than clarify key data and issues. Critical information may be misrepresented or deliberately concealed by a prospective partner, competitor or employee.
Helix’s investigative experience, network of resources and offices enable us to offer a comprehensive range of Commercial Investigation services. Experienced case management means all relevant information is collected, analysed and presented in a manner that allows the client to determine the issues quickly, understand their options, reach decisions, and implement timely responses appropriate to the situation at hand.
We support our clients via a range of services including but not limited to:
-Pre-employment Screening
-Background Investigations
-Insurance Investigations
-Asset Searching and Tracing
-Internal Investigations
-Intellectual Property Violation Investigations
-Counterfeiting Investigations
-Fraud Investigations
-Surveillance
Counterfeiting Investigations
We understand that brand protection is a key part of your business and if the brand is compromised through fraud, piracy and brand counterfeiting it can cause immeasurable damage to your brand and company.
Helix has undertaken many brand and counterfeit investigations to protect brands, reputations, and intellectual property against such persistent threats as counterfeiting, grey market diversion, and illicit trade.
Helix’s has the ability to partner with law firms experienced in intellectual property investigations who understand the unique complexities of protecting a company’s brand and its products.
Each investigation is tailored to the needs and priorities of the client and takes into account its geography and industry.
Clients rely on our ability to:
-Identify sources of infringement
-Identify sources of counterfeit or pirated goods, including the individuals or companies involved in distribution
-Conduct anonymous evidentiary purchases
-Support legal actions
-Execute seizures to recover counterfeit merchandise in coordination with legal consultants and law enforcement organizations
-Design a program for prevention
