Data-driven approach combines external intelligence with client operational data to optimise security resource allocation
Assist Security Group (ASG) has further developed its risk-based security strategy that enables organisations to deploy resources and allocate budgets based on objective risk assessment rather than uniform security coverage across all locations.
The approach integrates external intelligence feeds with client-specific operational data, producing risk classifications that guide security deployment decisions.
ASG’s risk-based approach allows clients to deploy resources and allocate budgets ensuring that they focus on the most critical areas, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness. This method promotes cost-effectiveness by avoiding overinvestment in low-impact areas and allows for the flexibility to adapt to emerging risks, ultimately strengthening organisational resilience and strategic alignment.
Integrated Service Portfolio
Based on risk classifications, ASG deploys appropriate combinations from its service portfolio, which includes physical security (security guarding, mobile patrols, keyholding, events security), electronic solutions (CCTV, access control, intruder detection, maintenance and monitoring), and specialist services (intelligence services, risk management, investigations, executive protection, learning and development).
This scalable approach allows organisations to focus resources on the most critical areas whilst avoidin
g overinvestment in low-impact locations. The methodology enables flexibility to adapt to emerging risks without wholesale restructuring of security arrangements.
Strategic Business Benefits
The methodology delivers strategic alignment between security deployment and organisational priorities, moving beyond standardised coverage to intelligence-led, site-specific resource allocation. By matching security investment to actual risk levels, organisations can enhance efficiency and effectiveness across their entire property portfolio whilst strengthening overall organisational resilience.
The approach has particular relevance for multi-site organisations where risk profiles vary significantly between locations, including retail chains, healthcare facilities, corporate property portfolios, and hospitality operations.
Industry Expertise
ASG’s leadership team brings over 100 years of security industry experience to the risk-based methodology. Jim McFedries serves as Chief Business Development Officer, overseeing business development and client relationships across the group’s services. The company is led by CEO Troy Hewitt, Director of Intelligence & Risk Rob High and Security Director Dave Cox bringing expertise in crisis and risk management, including training in the National Intelligence Model.
ASG serves clients across retail, healthcare, corporate and hospitality sectors through two primary divisions: Assist Security (physical security services) and ASG Protect (risk advisory).
About Assist Security Group
ASG provides security and risk management services combining physical security, electronic solutions, intelligence services, and specialist advisory capabilities. The risk-based methodology represents the company’s approach to transforming security deployment from uniform coverage to data-driven, site-specific resource allocation that aligns with actual risk profiles and business objectives.
Contact: sales@assistsecurity.co.uk
For more information about ASG’s risk-based security methodology, contact the company directly.
