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Security Consulting & Risk Advisory

Strategic security consulting for organisations operating across Africa. From vulnerability assessments to crisis management frameworks, our advisory practice helps clients build resilient security postures grounded in intelligence and operational expertise.

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Sentinel Africa Group's consulting practice is staffed by former military intelligence officers, corporate security directors, and risk management specialists who bring decades of combined experience to every engagement. Our advisory team has led security operations across some of the most complex environments on the African continent, and this operational pedigree informs every recommendation we make. We do not offer theoretical frameworks; we deliver actionable strategies built on real-world experience and validated by our own field intelligence network.

We serve Fortune 500 companies, mining corporations, financial institutions, diplomatic missions, and family offices across the continent. Our clients trust us because we understand the unique challenges of operating in Africa, from navigating regulatory landscapes and managing corruption risk to addressing infrastructure limitations and political instability. Every consulting engagement is tailored to the client's specific operational context, industry vertical, and risk appetite, ensuring that our recommendations are both relevant and implementable.

What sets Sentinel apart from traditional consulting firms is the bridge between strategy and operations. Our recommendations are not abstract—they are backed by our ability to implement through our close protection, residential security, cyber protection, and secure transport operational divisions. When we design a security architecture, we can deploy the teams to build it. This end-to-end capability ensures accountability and eliminates the gap between advisory and execution that plagues the consulting industry.

Our deep African expertise means that every assessment accounts for local context. We integrate data from our proprietary ThreatWatch™ platform and OpsLink™ command system to ensure recommendations are grounded in current intelligence rather than outdated assumptions. We maintain compliance expertise across multiple frameworks including ISO 18788, PSIRA, ISPS Code, and King IV governance principles, enabling us to help clients meet both international standards and local regulatory requirements simultaneously.

Key Facts
Years Consulting 14+
Assessments Completed 800+
Countries Covered 38
Client Retention 94%
Industries Served 12+
Compliance Frameworks 8+

Consulting Capabilities

Security Audits & Vulnerability Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of physical, procedural, and technical security. Gap analysis with prioritised remediation roadmap. Facility, campus, and multi-site assessments.

Risk Assessments

Country risk, route risk, facility risk, event risk, and personnel risk assessments. Quantitative scoring methodology with actionable recommendations.

Crisis Management Planning

Business continuity, crisis communication, emergency response procedures, and incident command frameworks. Tabletop exercises and full-scale simulations.

Physical Security System Design

CCTV, access control, intrusion detection, perimeter protection, control room design. Technology-agnostic specifications and procurement support.

Due Diligence & Background Investigations

Personnel vetting, corporate due diligence, supply chain security, and third-party risk assessment across Africa.

Compliance & Regulatory Advisory

PSIRA, ISO 18788, ISO 28007, ISPS Code, King IV, BBBEE compliance. Gap analysis and implementation support.

Why Choose Sentinel for Consulting

Operators, Not Just Consultants

Our recommendations are backed by operational capability to implement. We design it, then we build it through our operational divisions.

Africa Intelligence Network

ThreatWatch™ data and field intelligence across 38 countries inform every assessment with current, ground-truth information.

Cross-Industry Expertise

Mining, maritime, corporate, diplomatic, NGO—we understand diverse operational contexts and tailor our approach accordingly.

Measurable Outcomes

Every engagement produces quantifiable risk reduction metrics and clear implementation roadmaps with defined milestones.

ThreatWatch™ Intelligence Integration

The ThreatWatch™ platform provides the data foundation for all of our risk assessments, ensuring that every recommendation is grounded in current intelligence rather than outdated assumptions. Our analysts aggregate threat data from OSINT feeds, law enforcement databases, and our own field intelligence network across 38 African countries to build a comprehensive risk picture for each client engagement.

This intelligence-driven approach means our assessments reflect real-time conditions on the ground. Country risk profiles, threat actor databases, incident trend analysis, and geopolitical forecasting all feed into our consulting methodology through the OpsLink™ command system. The result is security recommendations that are not only technically sound but operationally relevant and immediately actionable.

Country Risk Profiles

Continuously updated risk assessments for 38 African nations covering political, security, and operational risk factors.

Incident Trend Analysis

Historical incident data and pattern analysis to identify emerging threats and inform predictive risk modelling.

Threat Actor Database

Comprehensive profiles of criminal, extremist, and opportunistic threat actors operating across the continent.

Geopolitical Forecasting

Forward-looking political and economic analysis to anticipate risks before they materialise.

Case Study

Financial Services | Africa-Wide Security Review
Multinational Bank — 12-Country Security Infrastructure Audit

Sentinel conducted comprehensive security audits across 12 African offices of a major international bank. The engagement covered physical security, access control, surveillance systems, guard force effectiveness, and crisis response procedures. Our team delivered a 200-page report with prioritised recommendations and a 3-year remediation roadmap. Implementation of Phase 1 recommendations reduced security incidents by 45% within 6 months.

12
Countries
200+
Page Report
45%
Incident Reduction
6
Months

Frequently Asked Questions

A comprehensive security audit includes physical security evaluation (perimeter, access control, CCTV, lighting), procedural review (policies, guard force operations, incident response), technical assessment (alarm systems, communications, IT security interface), and personnel security (vetting, training, awareness). Each audit concludes with a detailed report featuring prioritised findings and a remediation roadmap with cost estimates and implementation timelines.
Both. We offer standalone assessments as well as retained advisory relationships where we provide continuous risk monitoring, quarterly reviews, and on-call consulting support. Many clients begin with a single assessment and transition to a retained relationship as they recognise the value of continuous security advisory and evolving threat landscape management.
Yes. We provide gap analysis against ISO 18788 requirements, develop required documentation (policies, procedures, risk assessments), and guide organisations through the certification process. Several clients have achieved certification with our support. Our team includes auditors with direct experience in ISO 18788 implementation across multiple African jurisdictions.
Yes. Our risk assessments and security recommendations are often used to support insurance applications and can help reduce premiums. We provide reports in formats acceptable to major underwriters, and our assessments are recognised by leading insurance providers operating in the African market. Several clients have achieved significant premium reductions following implementation of our recommendations.
Rapid assessments for single sites can be delivered within 5-7 business days. Multi-site or multi-country engagements typically require 4-8 weeks depending on scope and the number of locations involved. Emergency assessments are available within 48 hours for urgent situations. Contact our advisory team to discuss your timeline requirements.

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