Our Security Services

From strategic planning and risk assessment to surveillance design and counter-terrorism — SMS Shield delivers the full spectrum of security consultancy your organisation needs.

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Independent advice
Nigeria & West Africa
Internationally qualified

Security Consulting

We take a proactive approach — advising clients from the earliest planning stages to optimise security without compromising aesthetics or operational function. Our experienced team of risk analysts, security advisors, and engineers collaborate to develop a unified and effective security strategy.

Our specialists work across physical, electronic, and operational security disciplines — ensuring that every recommendation is grounded in a rigorous assessment of credible threats, site-specific vulnerabilities, and asset criticality.

Services Include

Physical Security Strategy
Security Audit
Security Health Check
CPTED Security Planning
Perimeter Intruder Detection Systems (PIDS)
Access Control Consultancy
Security Master Planning
Security Threat and Risk Assessment
Digital Security Risk Management

CCTV & Video Surveillance System (VSS) Consulting

Our VSS consultants apply independent, unbiased expertise to support organisations at every stage of their surveillance system's deployment — from initial feasibility to final witness testing and handover.

We conduct detailed VSS feasibility studies and document operational requirements before recommending any system — ensuring the solution truly fits your environment and risk profile.

VSS Services Include

VSS Strategy Development
VSS Lighting Design
VSS Feasibility Studies
VSS Systems Evaluation
VSS Design Development
VSS Control Room Planning
Snagging and Witness Testing
Tender Action — VSS Systems
Security Systems Project Management
Test Target Validation

Security Assessment & Compliance

In today's world, prioritising safety and security is paramount. Our Safety and Security Assessment and Compliance service is meticulously crafted to assist organisations in attaining rigorous standards that align with the regulations and guidelines set by governing bodies.

We work closely with clients throughout the process — providing clarity, tailored solutions, and actionable guidance that addresses unique needs and challenges across all regulatory frameworks relevant to operations in Nigeria and internationally.

Compliance, Certifications & Regulatory Schemes

(BRE) SABRE Security Assessment and Certification Scheme
(BRE) BREEAM HEA 06 Safety and Security Needs Assessment
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Requirements
Ministry of Interior — High Commission for Industrial Security (HCIS)
Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA)
Security Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work
National Security Inspectorate (NSI) Associate Consultancy Programme (ACP)

Counter-Terrorism Planning

Security concerns have become increasingly complex — especially considering Nigeria's evolving security landscape. As the need for comprehensive counter-terrorism planning grows, SMS Shield delivers expert, evidence-based solutions tailored to Nigeria's specific threat environment.

From crowded public spaces and transport hubs to commercial towers and government facilities, we bring specialist knowledge in hostile threat mitigation, blast engineering, and emergency response planning.

Counter-Terrorism Services Include

Threat and Risk Assessment
Crowded Space Analysis
Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)
Blast Engineering Services
Protective Security Modelling
Response Planning
Vehicle Dynamic Assessment
Emergency Evacuation Planning