Founder & engagement lead
Founder, engagement lead and specialist author
Santos Security Advisory is built on clear personal accountability. Sérgio Santos combines experience from operational security service, corporate security in an industrial environment, independent specialist work and integrated business advisory.
Security is effective when risks are understood, priorities are clear and measures work in day-to-day operations.
Personally led
Sérgio Santos personally handles engagement definition, the on-site assessment, analysis and the presentation of results. This keeps observations, decisions and recommendations consistent throughout the engagement.
The advisory service is designed for management teams and responsible persons who want to assess physical security clearly and prioritise improvements on a commercially sound basis.
Practical experience
The professional experience behind SSA has developed across several levels of security work. It combines direct operational practice, technical system responsibility, project delivery and strategic advisory.
Operational foundation
Experience in varied and demanding environments with direct responsibility for people, facilities and orderly operations.
Corporate Security
Deputy leadership responsibility for physical security across technical, organisational and human interfaces.
Independent specialist work
Independent work on clearly defined physical corporate security questions.
Business advisory
Advisory and project management at the intersection of security, HSE, regulatory requirements and management systems.
The experience of Santos Security Advisory covers the essential interfaces between the site, technology, organisation and human behaviour.
Security organisation, processes, responsibilities and effectiveness in daily operations.
Structured assessment of physical risks, controls, incident scenarios and consequences.
Requirements, planning, procurement and project support through to implementation.
Interaction between access control, video surveillance, intrusion protection and alarm processes.
Traceable assignment, control and withdrawal of physical and electronic permissions.
Emergency organisation, provider management, awareness and structured incident response.
Working approach
Good security advisory work identifies risks without creating unnecessary complexity or fear.
Vendor-neutral recommendations without sales commissions or ties to security providers.
Priorities follow plausible scenarios, assets requiring protection and business impact.
Sensitive information is handled with discretion and protected by an NDA where appropriate.
Recommendations account for operations, effort, budget and a realistic sequence.
Specialist publications
The publications examine common weaknesses and show how organisations can make security understandable, structured and effective.
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Why physical security requires more than technology, badges and good intentions
Why audits, inspections and security concepts often fail before they even begin
How organisations understand risks, structure measures and implement security effectively
The advisory work draws on expertise across four closely connected disciplines.
If a clearly defined question requires additional specialist knowledge, this is agreed transparently in advance. Santos Security Advisory remains the central point of contact and retains responsibility for the overall assessment.
First step
An initial discussion provides a no-obligation view of the site, the question and an appropriate assessment scope.
In person in the Biel-Seeland region, at your site or by video call.
info@santosadvisory.ch · +41 76 518 52 63
