About ISC
Protecting lives and assets for over 2 decades
Totally independent and providing you with an unbiased security strategy to meet your individual needs.
Our Story
ISC has grown from launching in 1999 to a renowned and respected specialist security consultancy that provides effective security solutions for a wide variety of market needs.
Our clients today include major residential, golf, country and eco estates, commercial and industrial developments, upmarket residences and private estates, farms, wind-farms and business parks, accommodations, military and critical infrastructure sites throughout Southern Africa.
Vital to our success and reputation has been our 100% independence with no vested interest whatsoever in any product or service recommended or implemented, more than 45 years of experience and our approach to security that is based on a comprehensive, structured risk based planning process. This enables us to conceptualise a holistic security plan that addresses your specific project risk areas. Each project has its own solution requiring different components and services. No two solutions are ever the same.
Resumé
QUALIFICATIONS
- Diploma in Security Management (UNISA)
- Risk Analysis, Security Survey/Audits, and Methodology (Internationally recognised)
- Integrated Security Planning & Design
- VIP/Executive Protection – Highest level – Heads of state, executives and dignitaries.
- Qualified hand gun sharp shooter.
EXPERIENCE
- Advanced Intelligence
- Counter Intelligence
- Project Management
- Industrial Security
- Military Law
- IT Security
- Engineering Demolition
SA NAVY: COMMANDER SENIOR STAFF OFFICER INTELLIGENCE
Responsibilities:
- Management of intelligence and security at Naval Headquarters, all area Commands and Naval Units.
- Specialist security advisor for commanding officers SAN and Inspector General SANDF
- Operational security planning for joint SAN and Special Forces operations.
- Monitoring and evaluation of security at SAN Bases, Harbours, National Key Points and SAN Units
- Project and operational security
- Evaluating guarding and counter insurgency policy and procedures in SA Navy
MAJOR SECURITY PROJECTS:
- Research and development of new risk analysis techniques and security planning for SANDF. Risk Analysis process presented an implemented as part of SANDF policy.
- Research and development of security systems with CSIR, Armscor and Special Forces. This was later used to develop current commercial state of the art intelligent security systems.
- Specialist security adviser to Inspector General SA Navy and SANDF, for the evaluation and improvement of security at National Key Points and SARH harbours
- Operational testing and evaluation of perimeter and access control systems with CSIR
- Annual risk analyses and security surveys of national key points, dockyards and naval establishments
- Security planning and design for VIP homes
- Personal VIP protection for Heads of State, and foreign dignitaries
- Security planning for joint operations with foreign intelligence services
SA NAVY: SENIOR STAFF OFFICER COUNTER INTELLIGENCE
Function:
Establish SAN security policy and counter intelligence in the SA Navy
Responsibilities:
Advise Chief of the Navy, Chief of Naval Staff Intelligence, Inspector General SANDF, and Divisional Officers on all aspects of counter intelligence and security management.
Resigned as Commander (SAN) to start own security consulting business.
SA POLICE:
Function: Criminal Investigation (CID), Crime Intelligence, Counter Insurgency Operations and VIP Protection Divisions.
Resigned as Commissioned Officer Lieutenant Detective to join and establish SA Navy Counter Intelligence Division.
Resumé
QUALIFICATIONS
- BPROC (UNISA)
- BA Police Science (UNISA)
- Certificate in Security Management (UNISA)
- Risk Management (UJ)
- Project Security (ARMSCOR)
- ISO 9001:2015 – IRCA Lead Auditor (BSI)
- Sig Sigma (Yellow Belt proficiency) (SBSA)
- Intelligence & Counter-Intelligence (SAMIC)
EXPERTISE
- Management of Counter-Intelligence.
- Security of Projects and Operations.
- Safety and Security Risk Assessments.
- Security Planning, SOP’s, Methodologies, Checklists, Standards and Specifications.
- Security Contracts and Service Level Agreements.
- Security related Tender Specifications and Adjudication of Tenders/RFP’s.
- Evaluating and Testing of Security Equipment.
- Quality Assurance.
- Security Awareness & Presentations and Lecturing.
- Service Provider Performance Management.
- Liaison with Law Enforcement Agencies.
- Liaison with and co-ordination of suppliers/installers and contractors.
EXPERIENCE
Deon is currently a consultant at the Independent Security Consultancy (ISC), a highly successful independent security consultancy, providing holistic, independent and objective advice on the full spectrum of security.
His career spans various roles in major organisations within South Africa and abroad, including that of Security and Intelligence Officers at Denel (Kentron), the Centurion municipality and SAAD (Saudi Arabia), a Member of WesNel Risk Analysts cc, Senior Staff Officer (Commander) Military Security in the SA Navy and Security Manager Governing Standards and Policies at Standard Bank (PTY) Ltd.
Over 40 years of dedicated security experience and passionate service have furnished Deon with extensive knowledge of security and expertise across a wide range of Security disciplines: physical, technology, information and applications within a broad spectrum of sectors, including Financial-, Governmental-, Health-, Hospitality-, Military-, Industrial Sectors and National Key Points.
Resumé
QUALIFICATION
- BSC Mechanical Engineering (UCT)
EXPERIENCE
VISEC LPR 2010
- Assisted with practical setup and configuration of VISEC LPR software
- Installed and project managed VISEC installations
INSTALLATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT OF N. WATCH CAMERA SYSTEMS 2010 – 2018
- CityBowl/Vredehoek /Tamboerskloof/ BKM/ Moulliepoint/ Fish Hoek/San Michel/Franschhoek
JPTEK OPERATIONS MANAGER 2018 – 2019
- All aspects of security integration from cameras to access control and alarms, structured cabling and fiber.
- Estate maintenance
- Farm security
- N Watch systems design and maintenance
- Organizing teams and doing installations
- https://jptek.co.za/
ISC SECURITY CONSULTANT 2020 – CURRENT
- Risk Assessments
- Vulnerability analyst
- Tender, conditions of tender, specifications, evaluation criteria and evaluation of bidders and quotations
- Project Management
- Consulting for holistic security solutions
- Estate security
- Upmarket homes
- Industrial security
- Gated community security and farm security
Our Approach
We provide a holistic security plan and solution based on a comprehensive planning process, inclusive of risk analysis, security survey and audit done by qualified and highly experienced risk analysts.
- Technology, equipment, hardware, and services are independently tested and evaluated for resistance (before implementation) to defeat/breaching by criminals.
- Latest criminal modus operandi and tactics researched to ensure that implemented security measures counter these.
- Provision of national and international standards and ISC performance requirements for tender based on a risk analysis and security survey
Membership / Affiliations
- Association of Residential Communities (ARC): ARC proactively supports the members of Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and Bodies Corporate, and their management teams in the achievement of the vision to establish, maintain and enhance the value of properties and the lifestyles of residents.
- IPVM: Independent international consulting and research organisation providing testing, evaluation and advice of all new and existing security equipment.
- Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA): The Mandate of PSIRA derives from the Private Security Industry Regulation Act 56 of 2001. The primary objective of the Authority is to regulate the private security industry and to exercise effective control over the practice of the occupation of security service providers in the public and national interest and the private security industry itself.
- International Association of Financial Crime Investigators (IAFCI): International Association of Financial Crime Investigators provides services and an environment within which information about financial fraud, fraud investigation and fraud prevention methods can be collected, exchanged and taught for the common good of the financial payment industry and our global society.
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Deon +27 (0)83 560 4218
Ren +27 (0)83 230 9005
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