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Your Trusted Security Partner
Bridging the gap between physical infrastructure and IT strategy, I deliver end-to-end program management, risk management, and audit assurance services, alongside tailored managed services for complex regional operations.
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About me
I am a strategic leader in risk and security, dedicated to building and sustaining organizational resilience. My expertise lies in designing comprehensive risk management strategies, developing robust security programs, and implementing control frameworks that mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure compliance. I excel at translating complex technical and risk insights into actionable recommendations, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging data-driven analysis to continuously improve operational integrity and defense posture.
Jose Santos
- Security Risk Management & Strategy
- Site Risk Assessments: Conducting comprehensive physical security risk assessments (TVRA) for corporate offices, data centers, and critical sites.
- Security Master Planning: Developing long-term security roadmaps that integrate Physical Security Systems (ACS, CCTV, IDS) with IT Network requirements.
- Operational Policy Design: Writing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for security command centers (SOC) and site operations.
- Convergence Strategy: Advising on the integration of physical security devices onto corporate Cisco networks, ensuring bandwidth optimization and cyber-hardening.
- Physical Security Program & Project Management
- Full Lifecycle Management: Leading projects from initial site selection and feasibility studies to final site commissioning and handover (PMP Methodologies).
- Procurement & Vendor Management: Managing the entire RFI, RFP, and RFQ process, including technical scope definition, vendor vetting, and contract negotiation.
- Technical Design Review: Auditing and approving security CAD drawings, Bill of Materials (BOM), and system architecture to prevent cost overruns and design flaws.
- Construction Coordination: Serving as the owner’s representative to coordinate with general contractors, architects, and IT teams during fit-outs and new builds.
- Assurance, Auditing & Compliance
- Technical Compliance Audits: Verifying that installed systems (Lenel Core, Video Management Systems) match the approved design and operational requirements.
- Vendor Performance Audits: Assessing maintenance vendors and integrators against SLAs and KPIs to ensure value for money.
- Regulatory Gap Analysis: Auditing physical security controls against industry frameworks (ISO 27001, GDPR, TAPA, PCI-DSS).
- Site Acceptance Testing (SAT): Leading the final technical verification of hardware and software before project sign-off.
Testimonial
"Coming from a totally different industry, I was intimidated by the idea of security work. The courses here didn't just teach the manual; they shared real-world realities that prepared me for the actual job. The hands-on simulations were intense but necessary. I walked into my first interview with muscle memory and confidence, and I secured a position within two weeks."
Sarah T.
Security Officer
"The ASIS CPP preparation course was exceptional. The material is notoriously dense, but the instructor’s deep operational experience helped bridge the gap between abstract theory and practical application. The domain reviews were strategic and focused heavily on how to interpret the questions. I passed my CPP exam on the first attempt, and I largely credit the structure of this program."
James R.
Head of Security
"I attended the advanced course on Security Risk Management and CPTED looking to sharpen my analytical skills. The curriculum wasn't just academic; it was immediately applicable. The very next week, I utilized their assessment frameworks to conduct a site survey and identified critical vulnerabilities our team had previously missed. The return on investment for this training was instant."
Marcus L.
Facilities Manager