Securing the Educational Sector
ICARAS Consultants was engaged by a large tertiary education organisation to conduct an independent review of physical security measures across its campuses, as part of a broader initiative to enhance protective security maturity. Our work focused on delivering detailed Security Risk Assessments and tailored risk mitigation strategies, covering access control, video surveillance, duress mechanisms, guarding, incident management, and related procedures, all aligned with the New Zealand Government’s Protective Security Requirements (PSR) framework.
Key Actions and Deliverables
Threat Assessment: Analysed recent events, current intelligence, target attractiveness, and threat-actor intentions to provide assessed threat levels for each identified risk within the organisation’s operating environment.
Security Risk Assessments: Delivered comprehensive assessments for all campuses, with tailored recommendations for physical security measures and procedures.
Security Action Plan (SAP): Developed a prioritised plan aligned with PSR, integrating recommended mitigations into existing security programmes to enhance and sustain protective security.
Site Visits for PSR Zoning: Conducted visits to apply the PSR Zoning protocol, ensuring security measures aligned with specific campus zones.
Minimum Security Standards: Provided standards for buildings with similar functions and specific recommendations for multi-zone or multi-function buildings.
Impact and Expertise
This programme equipped the organisation with a clear understanding of its security risks and a strategic roadmap to strengthen campus safety. It highlights ICARAS’s expertise in delivering tailored security solutions for educational institutions, ensuring compliance and resilience in complex environments.
Ready to enhance security across your campuses? Contact ICARAS today to discover how our Protective Security services can safeguard your educational institution.