Wivenhoe Management Group is a full-fledged independent security consulting Firm with a core group of highly qualified and experienced consultants successfully carrying out all forms of security projects throughout many industries and diverse environments.
Wivenhoe consultants have a minimum of 20 years of security industry experience with backgrounds in military, law enforcement, scientific, and other professions.
Wivenhoe has vigorous hiring standards and does not hire trainees.
Wivenhoe Management Group is wholly independent and has no ties to security manufacturers, security suppliers, security integrators, or contractors, thus avoiding any conflict of interest and serving only the best interest of the client.
Many examples of security assignments successfully completed by our consultants throughout the U.S. can be found on our case studies page.
We offer Security Consulting Services.
The assignments cover a multitude of Industries, including:
- K12 School Districts
- Colleges
- Distribution
- Water and Wastewater
- Utilities
- Industrial Manufacturing
- Commercial Offices
- State Facilities
- Property Management
- Chemical Sites
- Hazardous Sites
- Healthcare
- Municipalities
- Senior Living Facilities
- Environmental
- Others
OPERATING AREA:
Based in New Jersey, the primary coverage focuses on the Tri-State and Mid-Atlantic states out to Pennsylvania and Ohio and as far South as Florida and Texas, however the Firm has also carried out assignments as far west as California and in a few cases Overseas.
RANGE OF SECURITY CONSULTING SERVICES:
The list of security services includes the following:
Security Assessments – Wivenhoe can provide a range of security assessments ranging from a full SVA (Security Vulnerability Assessment) to specific Security Audits, Risk and Threat Analysis, Compliance Acceptance, and Guard Service Assessments, to name a few.
Security Design Engineering – Since 1997, Wivenhoe consultants have designed security systems incorporating all forms of electronic, mechanical, biometric, and advanced technology to meet a variety of security and safety requirements for clients from all walks of life.
System design is based on an appropriate Security Assessment, taking into account credible threats and vulnerabilities, as well as Security Design Criteria, System Integration and detailed Device Matrixes. Wivenhoe will also incorporate any existing security systems and equipment wherever possible.
These designed systems may incorporate wireless technology, computer networks, biometrics, contactless access, integrated system technology, the latest camera technology, electronic access control, new gate access technology, appropriate head-end equipment, counter-terrorism, mass communication systems, shot detection systems, and others.
The deliverables from security design engineering include full drawings, technical specifications that cover system intent, system description, quality assurance, camera matrix, schedule of equipment, equipment cross-match diagrams, product performance requirements, installation requirements, testing and inspection, operation and maintenance requirements and training/instruction, as well as warranty requirements.
Here is a list of security consulting services we offer.
Bid Preparation and Documentation – Where a client wishes to bid out the designed security requirements, Wivenhoe provide procurement procedures that significantly reduce the risk of sensitive security data falling into the wrong hands.
Wivenhoe Group includes the following in bid documents:
- Clear, Professional Drawings
- Comprehensive Technical Specifications
- Full Bid Form Requirements
- Clear Instructions to Bidders
- Succinct Supplementary Conditions
Wivenhoe technical specifications provide:
- Intent of the System
- Clear System Description
- Schedule of Equipment
- Camera Matrix for Video Surveillance Systems
- Cross Match Diagrams where Appropriate
- Quality Assurance
- Product Performance Requirements
- Installation Requirements
- Testing and Inspection Detail
- Training/Instruction Requirements
- Maintenance & Warranty Requirements
Construction Administration – Wivenhoe provides a mixture of project management and construction administration where its security consultants working with the client can ensure that respective security systems are installed successfully, on time, and within budget, as well as meeting given specifications. Wivenhoe Management Group has successfully proven this approach with many clients, along with very few change orders on projects, due to concise specifications and the experience and expertise of its consultants.
Security Training – Wivenhoe is able to provide the following types of security training:
- Specific Security System & Equipment Training
- Application Training
- Security Awareness
- Crisis Response
- Security Staff Management
- Design Criteria Development
- Mail Room Security
- CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design)
Security Oversight – In security, it is wise to leave nothing to chance, and even where security systems may have already been installed or measures implemented to cover specific problems or issues, a brief second opinion in the form of a security oversight is a good idea. The oversight study might cover a general topic or facility or a particular issue that management has some concerns about.
An oversight study by Wivenhoe consultants will provide immediate analysis and commentary on the subject based on years of experience in dealing with a myriad of security issues in diverse industries and fields.
Security Commissioning – It is important to ensure that security systems operate as designed and as intended and can provide the level of protection that is required for a given facility or organization. Wivenhoe has found from hard-fought experience that
Wivenhoe have found from hard fought experience that many security systems do not necessarily operate as intended, have serious “blind” spots, do not meet accepted industry design criteria, or fail to meet requirements in a host of other areas.
Security Commissioning will ensure that security systems and measures are as they should be, meet specifications, operate correctly, and that security staff have been adequately trained on the systems. Wivenhoe Group provide such a service which is also in keeping with the AABC (The Associated Air Balance Council) Commissioning Guidelines.
Wivenhoe Management Group carries full General Liability and Professional Liability Insurance and has a spotless record over its 27 years of providing professional and expert Security Consulting. Contact us day or night.