7 Signs it’s time to review your risk strategy

Many businesses assume their current security setup is “fine” until something goes wrong. Whether you work with a provider or manage things in-house, your security should evolve with your business. If it doesn’t, you could be exposing people, property, and operations to avoidable risk.

Here are seven signs it might be time to rethink your approach — and what a strong, risk-led strategy should look like.

1. You haven’t had a proper risk assessment in over a year

Security isn’t set-and-forget. If your last risk assessment is gathering dust, it’s likely your setup is too. A good provider should regularly reassess changing risks – from access issues to site growth or new regulations.

2. Your team wouldn’t know what to do in a crisis

Does your business have an incident response plan? Do you even know where to start building out a risk assessment or a security crisis strategy? Clear processes and escalation routes aren’t optional – they’re your safety net when something goes wrong and this is important whether you are an SME or a large complex organisation.

3. Security measures are visible but ineffective

If your company ONLY has security guards, or ONLY has CCTV then the chances are they may not be doing what they should be. Your CCTV and security officers may not be working in tandem and one may not know or be in sync with what the other is doing. Poorly positioned CCTV cameras, disengaged security officers, or broken access control systems all send the wrong message and invite the wrong kind of attention and put your company or premises at risk.

4. You’ve had repeat security incidents, or close calls

Recurring thefts, break-ins, or even unauthorised access might point to bigger structural issues. If your current provider hasn’t improved things, they’re likely just patching cracks.

5. Your business has evolved but you haven’t upgraded your security

Expanded sites, hybrid working, high-value stock, sensitive data – these all change your risk profile. If your security strategy looks the same as it did two years ago, it’s time to catch up.

7. You’re not getting proactive insights or recommendations from your security team

A good security provider doesn’t just show up – they guide you and be aware and on top of any security risks. If you’re not receiving regular reports, audits, or improvement suggestions, your current setup may be reactive rather than risk-led.

Whether you have a security provide in place or not, we can help sense check your current approach. We offer simple, practical assessments with zero pressure – just straight forward review and recommendation from our experienced risk consultants.