Independent Security Risk Consultancy

ICARAS is an independent security risk consultancy that provides clients with clear, sustainable solutions. We prioritize listening and collaborating closely to fully understand your needs and deliver innovative, creative solutions without selling, installing, or recommending specific security equipment. This approach ensures you receive the best, most cost-efficient protective security and risk advice.

Who We Are

Experience and Expertise

Since 2013, we have operated in New Zealand with offices in Wellington and Hamilton. ICARAS is a founding member of the All of Government (AoG) Protective Security Services Sub-Panel and maintains memberships and certifications with professional bodies such as the NZ Security Association (NZSA) and ASIS International. Our affiliations extend internationally, giving us access to intelligence and security sectors in the UK, the US, and Australia. We frequently collaborate with the NZ Intelligence Communities, ensuring comprehensive security solutions.

Comprehensive Security Solutions

ICARAS has extensive experience working with both small businesses and large government agencies, delivering exemplary physical security consulting services. We are well-versed in the New Zealand Government’s Protective Security Requirements (PSR) framework, providing pragmatic and proportionate advice. Our consultants are passionate about creating safe and secure working environments, enabling your day-to-day business operations to thrive.

Why choose ICARAS?

Unbiased Advice

We do not sell or recommend specific security equipment, ensuring our advice is unbiased and focused on providing the most cost-efficient solutions for your operational needs and legal responsibilities.

Collaborative Approach

We believe in a close collaborative environment to fully understand your needs and aspirations. This allows us to deliver innovative and creative solutions tailored to your specific security requirements.

Global Reach

Our strategic partnerships with international security risk management organizations enhance our access to intelligence and security sectors globally, ensuring we stay at the forefront of security innovations and practices

Our Mission

  • Commitment to Excellence

    ICARAS is committed to delivering high-quality security consulting services. We leverage our extensive experience and expertise to protect your assets and infrastructure effectively.

  • Dedicated to Your Security

    Our consultants are passionate about assisting clients in developing safe and secure working environments, allowing your business to flourish. We aim to provide pragmatic, proportionate solutions that ensure exemplary protective security outcomes.

  • Proven Track Record

    With a long history of successful projects across New Zealand’s assets and infrastructure, ICARAS is a trusted partner for both small bespoke businesses and large government agencies, offering tailored security solutions that meet the highest standards.

Who do we work with?

At ICARAS, we partner with diverse clients from the government and private sectors, providing tailored security solutions for industries including healthcare, defence, energy, and more. Operating primarily in New Zealand and extending globally, we bring unique expertise to meet your security needs while maintaining the confidentiality and trust of our clients.

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Building Resilience with Proven Methodologies

  • Crime Prevention through Environmental Design

    By incorporating CPTED principles, we naturally deter criminal behaviour, leveraging layout and aesthetics to reinforce vigilance and community ownership.

  • Security in Depth

    We employ a layered security approach, combining multiple defensive measures to create an extensive barrier against potential breaches. Each layer serves as an additional hurdle for any adversary, ensuring that security is not reliant on a single point of protection.

  • 3D2R Methodology

    We integrate the ‘Deter, Detect, Delay, Respond, Recover’ model into our security planning. This ensures a multi-faceted defence system that prevents intrusions and provides robust mechanisms for reaction and recovery in the event of a security breach.

  • Protective Security Requirements

    Adhering to the PSR framework, which mandates a balanced focus on governance, personnel, information, and physical security. By advocating for comprehensive structures and processes alongside security controls, we ensure effective management of security risks.

At ICARAS, we understand that the foundation of effective security is a blend of strategic alignment, proven methodologies, and a thorough understanding of the evolving threat landscape.