Independent
No commissions, no vendor ties and no sale of guarding services.
Independent physical security advisory
See clearly what truly protects your organisation.
SSA assesses physical security risks, prioritises effective improvements and supports implementation. Services are available throughout Switzerland, independently of vendors and without operational guarding services.
Advisory & auditsVendor-neutralFrom Biel/Bienne · across Switzerland
Risk-based
Measures follow protection needs, plausible scenarios and business impact.
Practical
Clear priorities, realistic timeframes and commercially sound solutions.
Services
As much analysis as needed. As concrete as possible.
From a compact security check and in-depth site assessment to a controlled practical test, every service produces a clear basis for decisions and implementation.
01
Compact
Security Quick Check
For shops, practices, offices, smaller sites or clearly defined review areas.
- Standard scope: preparation and up to two hours on site
- Concise findings report with a prioritised action plan
- Online close-out meeting; larger scopes by agreement
02
In-depth
Site Security Audit
For SMEs and industrial, production, logistics or warehouse sites.
- Structured preparation and comprehensive site assessment
- Risk register and management report with a prioritised roadmap
- Binding proposal following a short scoping discussion
03
Practical test
Physical Penetration Test
For organisations seeking to verify the effectiveness of their physical security measures under controlled conditions.
- Realistic scenarios authorised in writing
- Documented intrusion opportunities and risk assessment
- Confidential report with prioritised improvements
04
Flexible
Security Advisory
For security questions, projects, procurement and implementation.
- Review of concepts, processes and proposals
- Vendor-neutral requirements and project support
- Flexible support for clearly defined questions
Your outcome
A report you can put to work.
Not an abstract list of deficiencies. You receive a clear connection between the asset, scenario, weakness, impact and recommended treatment.
Download the fictional sample report (PDF, DE)SSA SECURITY QUICK CHECKCONFIDENTIAL
Management Summary
Overall riskHIGH
Immediate02
30-90 days03
Select a finding
Fictitious exampleF-01
Side entrance without effective control
A side entrance may remain open outside operating hours without the condition being detected reliably.
Approach
From observation to the right decision.
Control effectiveness and actual risk are deliberately assessed separately. This prevents every weakness from automatically leading to an expensive investment.
Understand
The objective, site, assets requiring protection and previous incidents are clarified in advance.
Assess
Existing structural, technical and organisational controls are reviewed on site.
Prioritise
Weaknesses are linked to realistic scenarios and their impact on the business.
Improve
You receive concrete measures arranged in a commercially sensible order.
Who SSA works with
From the village shop to the operating site.
The method is adapted to the site, not the other way around. Small businesses receive the same professional clarity at an appropriate depth.
Retail & jewellersPractices & officesTrades & SMEsIndustry & productionLogistics & warehousingProperty & management
Expertise & experience
Specialist expertise for effective security decisions.
Santos Security Advisory combines operational experience, structured risk assessment and security project management to create sound foundations for decisions.
Audits & risk assessments
Physical risks, control effectiveness, incident scenarios and prioritised measures.
Risk register & action planSecurity concepts & projects
Requirements, planning and implementation support for access, intrusion protection, video surveillance and alarm systems.
Requirements & project supportOrganisation & incident response
Key and permission management, provider coordination, emergency organisation, awareness and investigations.
Processes & response capabilityProfessional foundations
Security managementSecurity planningProject managementCCTV & crowd management
Accountability from one source
Santos Security Advisory manages the assessment, advisory work and engagement coordination and remains the central point of contact throughout the mandate.
Additional specialist expertise is involved only after prior agreement and when it adds concrete value to a clearly defined task.
Biel/BienneStarting point
All of SwitzerlandService area
DE · FR · IT · ENLanguages
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
Does SSA provide guarding or intervention services?
No. SSA provides advisory, assessments, audits and implementation support, but not operational security services.
Does there need to be a specific security problem already?
No. A review is also useful for prioritising investments, preparing refurbishments or independently assessing existing measures.
How is a Physical Penetration Test controlled?
Every test is performed exclusively under written authorisation. The objective, permitted methods, excluded areas, contacts and stop criteria are agreed in advance. People, property and business operations are not put at risk.
Are specific products or providers recommended?
SSA defines vendor-neutral requirements. Where providers are compared, this is done against the confirmed need and transparent criteria.
How are engagements delivered?
Santos Security Advisory remains the central point of contact and retains responsibility for the engagement. Additional expertise is involved only after prior agreement and for a clearly defined task.
First step
Briefly describe your site and your most important security question.
You will receive an honest view of which service makes sense or whether a smaller step is sufficient.
In person in the Biel-Seeland region, at your site or by video call.
info@santosadvisory.ch · +41 76 518 52 63