Martello Security Consultancy

Case studies

Our work spans several countries, sectors and operating environments, from one-off assessments and security reviews to long-term project and outsourced security management.

Egypt

Renewable energy

Aerial view of a large solar farm in the desert

Project security management

Challenge
Project security management and ongoing consultancy for major renewable energy developments.
What we did
Security planning, provider selection and mobilisation, project-specific security plans and requirements, design advice, assurance, operational oversight and continuing support to project teams.
Outcome
A scalable security framework built into project delivery, backed by local capability and ongoing Martello oversight.

Pakistan

Renewable energy

Steel bridge crossing a misty river at dawn

Project security management

Challenge
Suitable security arrangements for a major renewable energy project in a complex security environment.
What we did
Initial security assessment, project security strategy and plans, support for the security tender and provider selection, and oversight of mobilisation and implementation. We continue to support international visitors with travel planning, traveller tracking and security advice.
Outcome
A project-specific security framework supported by local capability, with continuing oversight and travel risk support for international personnel.

Cameroon

Solar energy

Mist over tropical rainforest

Country security assessment

Challenge
Assess the security environment and risks affecting two solar developments, and support personnel and operations.
What we did
Threat and risk assessments with local security expertise, followed by practical measures and plans. We now provide outsourced consultancy, travel support, traveller tracking and intelligence-led monitoring.
Outcome
A practical security framework with ongoing oversight, helping the client manage project, operational and travel risks as needs change.

Democratic Republic of Congo

Operations near Kinshasa

Water pouring from a dam spillway among green hills

Intelligence monitoring and ongoing support

Challenge
Enhanced intelligence support so the client could understand and respond to a changing security environment.
What we did
Focused protective intelligence, monitoring and analysis of emerging threats to people and operations. We went on to support several live operational areas, with travel monitoring and traveller tracking.
Outcome
Better visibility of the security environment and more informed decisions, with continuing support for personnel movements and travel risk.

Worldwide

International loss adjuster

Rows of safe deposit boxes in a secure vault

Insurance underwriter security surveys

Challenge
Independent security assessments of high-risk, high-value commercial operations.
What we did
Physical security surveys, reviews of procedures and technical measures, assessment of cash and valuables operations, and proportionate recommendations and minimum standards.
Outcome
Consistent security benchmarks and clear recommendations for insurers, brokers and insured clients across multiple countries.

Further experience

  • Mali and Burkina Faso: we supported a mining engineering group that provides products and solutions for mining and rock excavation. A consultant was deployed for four months to review its security programme, including physical and technical measures, and to recommend improvements.
  • Papua New Guinea: following a serious attack on a member of staff, we deployed a six-person team to support the local security company on the Komo airfield project for 18 months. We mentored the client's security manager, trained the local security provider throughout, and acted as the link between contractors and the client on all security matters.
  • United Kingdom: we carried out a threat and risk assessment for a private education facility, including a site visit. Our report set out procedural and physical changes to improve security.
Dirt track between fenced fields in highland hills

Every project and operating environment is different. We tailor our work to each client's risks, requirements and operating environment.