Private sector security assurance
Independent. Strategic. Built for Business.
Helping corporate New Zealand strengthen security with assurance you can trust - and insight that drives action.
What is the PSR?
The Protective Security Requirements (PSR) is the New Zealand Government’s official framework for managing security risks across people, places, and information. It sets clear expectations for how risks should be identified, assessed, and addressed providing a consistent, scalable foundation for resilience and trust in public service delivery.
Governments use the PSR to support informed decisions and set a national benchmark for protective security maturity. It creates a shared language, ensures risks are managed proportionately, and aligns with health and safety obligations—strengthening public confidence through clear, evidence-based action.
While the PSR is well established across government, there’s no equivalent standard guiding the private sector.
There’s No Playbook for
Private Sector Physical Security
When it comes to physical security, many New Zealand businesses are flying blind.
nlike cybersecurity, HR, or finance - there’s no universally adopted, private sector framework for physical security assurance. Without a benchmark, how can your board, executive team, or internal leaders know whether they’re doing enough?
This is where ICARAS comes in.
We don’t sell cameras or access systems. We deliver independent, PSR-aligned strategic guidance to help enterprise organisations manage risk, align governance, and meet legal obligations with confidence.
Your Free Risk Assurance Strategy Session
Go beyond compliance. ICARAS delivers independent, PSR-aligned risk assurance—giving enterprise leaders the insight, clarity, and confidence to strengthen physical security where it matters most.
This isn’t a tick-box audit. It’s a strategic review tailored to commercial realities.
What you'll get:
- A governance-focused assessment of your physical security risks
- Identification of legal exposure under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015
- A clear, prioritised roadmap to uplift protection across people, policy, and place
- Executive-ready insights your board and leadership team can act on immediately
No product push. No fluff. Just the facts and a strategic edge.
Book your free session today and get clarity on where you stand and where to go next.
How Leading NZ Enterprises Are Using the PSR as a framework to Strengthen Risk Assurance
Originally developed by the New Zealand Government, the Protective Security Requirements (PSR) is a comprehensive framework for protecting people, information, and physical assets. While the PSR is mandatory for public agencies, it is increasingly recognised by leading private sector organisations as the gold standard in physical security governance.
ICARAS helps you apply the principles of the PSR to your own context - translating government best practice into realistic, scalable strategies that work in commercial environments.
Our work is always aligned with international best practices, risk-informed, and tailored to your organisation’s priorities and maturity level.
Why It Matters for You (By Role)
Understanding your role in physical security governance is critical. Risk assurance isn’t just for facilities—it starts at the top.
Board Members
You have a legal duty to govern risk - including physical safety. We help you understand the strategic levers and ensure decisions are informed by credible, independent advice.
Audit, Finance & Risk Committees (AF&R)
Your role is oversight. We provide the assurance you need to verify controls, understand posture, and identify gaps - backed by clear, digestible summaries.
C-Suite (CEO, COO, CFO)
You carry executive accountability. We work with you to integrate physical security into organisational governance and uplift internal reporting.
Senior Leaders (GMs, Facilities, Ops, H&S)
You’re the ones making it happen. We collaborate respectfully with your teams, helping you identify risks, build processes, and advocate for change.
Why private sector security assurance matters more than ever
Organisations across New Zealand are realising that good security is good governance. Whether you're protecting high-value assets, ensuring staff safety, or meeting your obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act, having an informed and independent view of your current security posture is essential.
You may be facing challenges like:
- Pressure from the board to demonstrate proactive risk management
- Uncertainty about how your current physical security measures stack up
- A recent incident - or a near miss - that’s exposed gaps or blind spots
- Confusion around what “best practice” looks like for the private sector
- An internal team doing their best without clear guidance or benchmarks
ICARAS helps organisations like yours step back, gain clarity, and take meaningful action. We provide the independent advice and strategic roadmap needed to confidently improve your physical security maturity - without unnecessary disruption or product push.
Supporting security across New Zealand’s critical industries
ICARAS works with organisations that play a vital role in New Zealand’s economy and everyday life. From national infrastructure to commercial property, we help you manage physical security risk with clarity and confidence.
Energy, Utilities & Infrastructure
Primary Industry & Food Supply
Oil, Gas & Fuel
Commercial Property & Industrial Assets
Universities & Educational Institutions
Take the first step towards security confidence
Not sure where your organisation stands when it comes to physical security? ICARAS makes it easy to start the conversation.
Whether you're looking for a light-touch self-assessment or a strategic partner to guide your uplift, we offer flexible options to suit your goals, budget, and internal capabilities.
Don’t wait for an incident to test your resilience.
What you can expect from ICARAS
When you engage ICARAS for private sector security assurance, you’re not getting a one-size-fits-all report. You’re gaining a trusted advisor who understands the nuances of commercial operations, stakeholder governance, and board-level expectations. We provide:
Independent, product-free advice
We don’t sell security systems or technologies - our role is to provide strategic guidance and confidence, free from commercial bias.
A tailored roadmap to lift your security posture
Whether you’re just starting out or ready to level up, we meet you where you are and guide you forward.
Actionable risk summaries for boards and execs
Our findings are easy to digest and directly inform governance-level decision-making.
Respectful engagement with on-the-ground teams
We collaborate with health & safety, facilities, and operations teams in a supportive, non-disruptive way.
Our core services for private sector clients
ICARAS translates Protective Security Requirements (PSR) into clear, practical strategies tailored to your agency’s role, risks, and responsibilities.
We support public sector leaders to:
Security self-assessment
Start with clarity. This low-barrier entry point helps organisations understand where they stand and identify quick wins, vulnerabilities, and areas for deeper investigation.
Our self-assessment tool is ideal for operational teams who want to initiate a conversation internally or demonstrate due diligence ahead of a formal review.
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Protective Security
Turn complexity into clarity. ICARAS provides expert security assurance advice tailored specifically for private sector needs. We help you interpret the PSR in plain language and apply it in practical, measurable ways across your organisation.
From site walk-throughs to governance policy reviews, we provide scalable advice that makes sense in commercial settings.
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Implementation & Specialist Services
From insight to execution. Once recommendations are made, we work alongside your internal teams - or selected vendors - to support implementation. Whether that’s refining access protocols, updating policy, or improving physical protections, we stay involved as strategic partners throughout.
Our implementation support ensures your efforts translate into long-term, demonstrable improvements.
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Legal responsibility starts at the top
Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, New Zealand directors and officers have a legal duty to ensure safe environments for workers and visitors alike. This includes physical security - yet many organisations overlook the link.
Our work helps you meet this duty of care with confidence. Through structured assessments and strategic uplift, we support compliance while reducing real-world risk.
Built for business. Grounded in real-world expertise
Unlike generalist consultants or product vendors, ICARAS is a specialist in private sector security assurance. We focus exclusively on protective security and bring the credibility of years spent advising public sector agencies and large enterprises alike.
We know that board members, executives, and compliance leaders need more than security “tick boxes” - they need assurance they can act on.
Whether you’re in property, logistics, professional services, infrastructure, or any other sector where people, facilities, or reputation are at stake - ICARAS helps you front-foot the risks and stay ahead of them.
Take the Next Step
Don't wait for an incident to test your resilience.
Book your free Security Assurance Strategy Session today—an expert-led overview of how leading New Zealand enterprises are building risk maturity with PSR-aligned frameworks.
You'll get:
- A snapshot of what good looks like
- How to assess your current posture
- Guidance tailored to your business