About us

Founded in 2009, Liebenberg & Associates is an independent security consultancy serving Southern Africa. We guide and support businesses, organisations, and residential communities in their pursuit of optimal resilience against crime. Our work combines extensive knowledge of the region, decades of experience, and out-of-the-box thinking to help create operations and environments that can anticipate, withstand, and respond to evolving criminal tactics.


We don’t recycle old ideas. Every project is bespoke, built from the ground up to address the specific risks and threats that a client faces. True to Einstein’s insight "You cannot solve problems with the same level of thinking that created them", we approach every project with fresh thinking.


We work with clients of all sizes, whether they have an in-house security or risk management department or rely entirely on external expertise, and have delivered successful projects in sectors such as mining, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, wholesale and retail, the arts, education, religious institutions, healthcare, aviation, corporate environments, residential estates and more. We also offer guidance and support to architects, property managers and home owners associations.


Our expertise was gained in one of the world's most challenging security environments. This high-risk setting has honed our ability to create secure operations and communities that can withstand the realities of crime on the sub-continent.


At Liebenberg & Associates, we're proud of our proprietary methodologies which we have developed and tailored in-house to meet the demands of the region. Our knowledge is continuously updated to reflect the latest advancements in business management processes, technology, geopolitics, industry protection standards, ISO certifications, and other trends that may impact our clients.


We operate with complete independence. We have no stake in the products or services that we recommend.

our vision

To be widely known for our ability to anticipate threats, develop resilient security plans, and help create environments where businesses can operate with confidence and people can live in peace.

our mission

We help to create secure environments by developing, implementing and monitoring bespoke security plans, and by providing deep insights into security-related incidents. 

our values

We are committed to integrity, innovation and performance in everything we do. Our approach is built on extensive expertise, strategic foresight, and a pursuit of excellence.

In a league of his own

Danie Liebenberg is in a league of his own. He has a remarkable approach to risk and applies his exceptional knowledge to its' effective mitigation. Due to his credibility and expertise clients want to work with him and his team. We hold his recommendations in high esteem.


Dave Walstra

Fmr CEO, Callguard

 

Should be the benchmark

Danie Liebenberg's high standards should be the benchmark. He is by far the most professional individual whom I have dealt with. His years of experience gives him the ability to identify a problem, assess it quickly and recommend an effective solution.


Steve Chart

Detective Inspector (Rtd.), Scotland Yard

 

Professional and effective

Liebenberg & Associates conducted an in-depth analysis of an incident for us. They delivered results beyond our expectation. Their approach was extremely professional and highly effective.


Louis Boshoff

Director, JHI

 
 

Our Services

Whilst we are well known for developing, implementing and monitoring the effectiveness of comprehensive security master plans, we also offer the following "free-standing" services to clients who only need assistance in a specific area:


  • Assessments to identify risks and threats.
  • Evaluation of existing risk mitigation measures.
  • Identification of vulnerabilities.
  • Technical design of security systems and professional oversight of installations.
  • Facilitation of security tenders.
  • Writing of security policies and procedures.
  • Analysis of security-related incidents.
  • Security awareness training.


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Developing security master plans

The resilience of any business, organisation, or residential community against physical risks and threats rests on the strength of its security master plan - and the precision with which that plan is implemented and managed.


Those responsible for the security of these businesses, organisations and communities must therefore have a comprehensive understanding of their challenges, the strengths and weaknesses of their current safeguards, and the full extent of their vulnerabilities.


Liebenberg & Associates provides this essential clarity. After studying clients' business operations or communities' environments, we conduct in-depth risk, threat, and vulnerability assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of existing measures and systems. This groundwork enables us to craft tailored master security plans that outlines the recommended strategies and contain updated policies, procedures and recommendations for the improvements of security systems, security staffing etc. (Note - We provide the technical designs and specifications for recommended systems / changes to existing systems).


We further assist clients by managing all RFQ processes necessary to procure security systems and services as needed, whereafter we oversee security system installations and the induction of new service providers. We ensure that our clients receive precisely what we have recommended - solutions crafted to meet their unique needs, rather than the standard offerings of suppliers, installers, or service providers.


Once implementation is complete, we ensure that all stakeholders are prepared to actively contribute to the security master plan’s success. Following this, we monitor the plans' ongoing effectiveness, conducting periodic reviews and recommending adjustments as needed. This approach fosters a cycle of continuous improvement, bringing us ever closer to achieving optimal resilience for our clients.


At times, new clients face urgent threats that require immediate intervention, bypassing our usual structured process. In such cases, we provide an accelerated assessment and immediate mitigation advice. While this rapid response is crucial for managing immediate risks, it remains a bridge to a more comprehensive, long-term resilience strategy.

Periodic reviews

We monitor the success of our master plans through periodic reviews to ensure that they consistently achieve the intended results.


With risks constantly shifting, these reviews are essential for identifying any emerging gaps since the last evaluation. The reviews help us to detect new risks and assess their potential impact, informing any needed actions and adjustments to the security master plans.


The reviews further allow us to assess our clients' overall resilience posture, verifying that it remains aligned with all relevant compliance standards and adaptable to evolving risks. Each review includes a risk assessment to identify current threats and vulnerabilities, which we analyse in relation to the master plan. This detailed examination highlights any areas for improvement or recalibration.


Following a review we deliver a detailed report summarising our findings and recommendations for enhanced resilience. We then work with our client to implement these recommendations, sustaining a continuous cycle of improvement in risk mitigation.

Incident analysis

When a security-related incident occurs, our first priority is to establish the facts and understand what really happened. By doing this we seek to uncover the underlying causes, contributing factors, and weaknesses that allowed the incident to take place. 


By gathering and analysing information in a structured way, we provide clarity that clients can rely on. Our findings explain not only what happened, but why it happened, giving decision-makers the insight they need to take corrective action and prevent a recurrence.


Every analysis is thus an opportunity for improvement. By identifying the gaps in systems, processes, or defenses, a professional incident analysis highlights the areas where a security master plan can be strengthened. This makes it a powerful tool for building resilience, not just resolving an incident.


Our analysts are recognised for their thoroughness and discretion. We approach each case with the same commitment: to understand an incident, provide clarity, and deliver practical lessons that help our clients safeguard continuity, stability, and reputation.


Important note - An incident analysis undertaken for the purpose of understanding how security can be improved should not be confused with an investigation, which has as its main purpose the identification and prosecution of perpetrators. We do not conduct investigations.