‘Security is high on most business agendas’

More and more businesses are taking security seriously and appointing an expert to manage risk, says Andre Du Venage, general manager of Secure Logistics. This not only allows them to focus on their core business, but also ensures high standards of security. He’s also seen an increasing trend towards the implementation of international security standards like Tapa which demands re-evaluation on a continual basis. While Gauteng may be the business hub of the country, it’s also the crime capital which is why security is paramount. Du Venage says that as security changes constantly it is important to keep abreast of technology and to know the trends. “Criminal tactics change with time and so does the security technology and standards.” Security does not make money for a company directly and is therefore often neglected, says Du Venage. “But it is important to spend money on good security if companies want to remain competitive. Mediocre security is like throwing good money in the water. “Rather spend more and have a good security awareness and presence, and never accept that security cannot be improved or that your high standards will not be challenged at some stage. Do not ignore the small incidents.”