Security consultancy
Security threat and risk assessments, proactive security reviews, penetration testing and emergency preparedness for organisations across the UK.
Comprehensive security threat and risk assessments designed to support ongoing compliance, reduce risk exposure, and enhance protection across commercial and residential estates.
Cognitious is a subsidiary of the Ashridge Group and was formed following the tragic acts of terrorism that have become a more common occurrence throughout Europe. Although the public security services provide some assurance and planning guidance to organisations, it was realised that this was not enough to meet the needs and concerns of our clients in helping them prepare and reduce the risk of serious incident and crime.
Cognitious provides protective security consultancy and training to many organisations which includes the theatre, residential, hospitality, tourism and further education sectors, amongst others.
We have assisted several luxury residential complexes where the following services are currently being undertaken:
Our proactive security review looks at people, processes, and technology working together to deter, detect, delay, and respond to threats.
Ashridge Group provides a range of specialist security and resilience consultancy services, including Security Threat and Risk Assessments (STRA), Proactive Security Reviews, Security Penetration Testing and Emergency Preparedness Planning. Our expert consultants help organisations identify vulnerabilities, strengthen security measures, improve resilience and ensure they are prepared to respond effectively to potential threats and incidents.
Our consultancy services support businesses, commercial property owners, critical infrastructure operators, educational institutions, public sector organisations and any organisation looking to enhance its security and preparedness.
Security penetration testing evaluates the effectiveness of your physical security measures by simulating real-world scenarios to identify vulnerabilities and improve your security posture.
Services we provide
A Security Threat and Risk Assessment identifies potential threats, vulnerabilities and risks to your people, assets, operations and reputation. It provides practical recommendations to strengthen security and improve resilience.
A structured review of how your people, processes and technology work together to deter, detect, delay and respond to threats, with prioritised recommendations and an implementation plan.
Security penetration testing evaluates the effectiveness of your physical security measures by simulating real-world scenarios to identify vulnerabilities and improve your security posture.
Lockdown and evacuation planning, tabletop and simulation exercises and emergency communications, so your teams can respond effectively to a serious incident.
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Where we work
From our Buckinghamshire base we deliver directly-employed teams to major cities and logistics hubs nationwide:
London · Milton Keynes · Buckinghamshire · Aylesbury · High Wycombe · Birmingham · Manchester · Leeds · Sheffield · Liverpool · Newcastle · Edinburgh · Northampton · Leicester · Nottingham · Coventry · Reading · Bristol · Southampton & Portsmouth · All areas we cover
Speak to the team
Request a quote or a no-obligation site visit. We respond within one working day.