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Practical, real-world security consulting designed to strengthen protection, reduce risk, and improve decision-making across your organization. Every engagement begins with a comprehensive threat risk assessment.

Threat risk assessments
Security program reviews
Gap analysis and prioritization
Workplace violence prevention
Emergency planning
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Full Security Review and Update

Receive a comprehensive security review with a Head of Security advisor. We begin with a formal threat risk assessment to identify vulnerabilities, exposures, and operational gaps, then review and update your security programs, plans, policies, and procedures to align with real-world risks.

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Comprehensive Threat Risk Assessment
A formal 14-step TRA using the P.L.A.T.E. framework to identify vulnerabilities, evaluate impact, and score every risk across your people, locations, assets, travel, and events.
02
Security Program, Plan, and Policy Review
A thorough review of your existing security programs, emergency plans, security policies, and standard operating procedures against real-world risks and industry best practices.
03
Updated Policies and Procedures
Development and update of security policies and procedures that reflect your actual threat landscape and align with regulatory requirements applicable to your industry.
04
Gap Analysis and Risk Prioritization
Identification of critical gaps between your current security posture and where it needs to be, with risks prioritized by impact and likelihood using the P.P.B.T. mitigation framework.
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Executive Summary and Actionable Recommendations
A concise executive summary with clear, prioritized recommendations that leadership can act on immediately, supported by full documentation aligned to NIST, ISO 31000, and FAIR standards.
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Security Consulting Capabilities

Head of Security provides a full range of security consulting services for businesses, organizations, and institutions across Chicago and nationwide.

Most requested
Threat Risk Assessment
Our proprietary 14-step TRA process using the P.L.A.T.E. framework. The foundation of every Head of Security engagement and the starting point for all consulting work.
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Workplace Violence Prevention
Development and review of workplace violence prevention programs, behavioral threat assessment team support, and Illinois-compliant WVP policies for regulated industries.
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Security Program Development
Design and development of comprehensive security programs tailored to your organization, covering physical security, personnel, technology, and operational procedures.
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Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Development of emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, business continuity protocols, and crisis communication frameworks for your specific environment.
05
Physical Security Upgrades
Assessment and recommendation of physical security improvements including access control, perimeter hardening, surveillance systems, and security technology upgrades.
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Security Audit and Compliance Review
Regular security audits to verify effectiveness of implemented controls, assess compliance with industry standards, and identify areas requiring update or improvement.
Why Head of Security

Consulting Built on Real-World Experience

Our consulting team is led by former military, law enforcement, and counterterrorism professionals. Every recommendation is grounded in operational experience, not theory.

Assessment before recommendations

We never recommend a security solution before understanding your actual risk landscape. Every consulting engagement begins with a formal threat risk assessment that shapes everything that follows.

Proprietary frameworks

Our P.L.A.T.E. assessment framework and P.P.B.T. mitigation framework are purpose-built methodologies developed from real-world security operations, not theoretical models.

Aligned to industry standards

All documentation, assessments, and recommendations align with NIST, ISO 31000, and FAIR standards, ensuring your security program meets professional and regulatory expectations.

Ongoing advisory relationship

We do not deliver a report and disappear. Head of Security remains engaged through implementation, monitoring, and reassessment as your organization and threat landscape evolve.

Common questions

Security Consulting FAQ

What is included in a security consulting engagement? +

A standard security consulting engagement begins with an intake consultation and a formal threat risk assessment. From there we conduct a detailed review of your security programs, plans, policies, and procedures. We identify gaps, prioritize risks, and deliver an executive summary with actionable recommendations. For larger engagements we also provide project management and implementation oversight.

How is a security consultant different from a security guard company? +

A security guard company deploys personnel. A security consultant assesses your risk landscape, designs your security program, and advises on the right combination of people, processes, barriers, and technology to address your actual threats. Head of Security does both, which means our consulting recommendations are grounded in operational reality rather than generic best practices.

Do you work with small businesses or only large organizations? +

We work with organizations of all sizes, from small businesses and nonprofits to corporations and government agencies. Every organization faces security risks proportional to its environment, profile, and operations. Our consulting approach scales to your specific situation and budget.

How long does a typical consulting engagement take? +

A focused security review for a single location or organization can be completed in one to two weeks. Comprehensive consulting engagements covering multiple locations, complex programs, or full policy development typically run four to eight weeks. Implementation oversight and ongoing advisory are structured as longer-term engagements based on your needs.

Do you provide consulting for schools and houses of worship? +

Yes. Schools, universities, and houses of worship face unique security challenges that require specialized consulting. We develop security programs and threat risk assessments specifically tailored to these environments, including Illinois-specific compliance requirements for educational institutions.

Start with a Consultation

Every consulting engagement begins with an intake and initial consultation. We identify your risks before recommending a single solution.

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