Physical Security Assessment
DLA Piper Global Law, Texas
Client REQUEST
DLA Piper Real Estate requested a thorough physical security assessment of their new office building being constructed in Austin, TX. During the assessment, physical security aspects from both overall building perspective, as well as DLA’s specific office design/layout and related operational procedures were evaluated. DLA Piper’s new office is located on the top 3 or 4 floors of the new the building. The overall square footage is between 51,637 and 69,550.
SOLUTION
Theseus provided a risk assessment based on ASIS Physical Security Measures Guideline, FEMA 426 Reference Manual, and GSA PBS-P100. Existing vulnerabilities were uncovered and recommended physical construction and electronic access control solutions were designed to fill those gaps. The report that outlined the known gaps and mitigations was created and delivered to the client for further consideration and subsequent implementation.
Example assessment findings provided to clients (from unrelated project):
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Security Program Development
Theseus Professional Services delivers custom, manufacturer agnostic engineered security solution designs to meet the unique needs of clients. Our team of professional security engineers and consultants meticulously assess and engineer solutions that protect staff, visitors, assets, and property creating safe and secure education facilities, workplaces, and healthcare facilities.
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Theseus provides comprehensive engineering services using proven platforms and strategic systems that ensure the utmost safety, security and superior functioning of your facilities. Constantly in close communication with representatives from all physical security-related industries, our extensive field expertise ensures you comply with all phases of the security system life cycle.
SECURITY RISK ASSESSMENT
And we go beyond meeting minimum requirements by conducting audits, risk assessments and peer reviews to help clients exceed industry standards. We serve clients in a wide range of fields, always with an eye for detail and personalized service, because we understand the importance you place on operating your organization at peak performance now and into the future.
SECURITY CONSULTING
Theseus offers a broad range of security consulting services for planned developments, new construction, and existing facilities. Our services include consultation during site selection and master planning, as well as during the traditional design, construction administration, and post-occupancy phases.
PHYSICAL SECURITY DESIGN
The physical security systems design phase of a project transforms the established security program into a fully coordinated and constructible design package. Theseus routinely works with owners, owner’s representatives, architects, engineers, and construction managers to provide a design that is low risk, effective and meets the regulatory and customer needs.