Nicholls Steyn and Associates announces global partnership with AT-RISK International

Business Wire via ITWeb,

South Africa, 17 Jul 2015

Nicholls Steyn and Associates (NSA) and AT RISK International (ARI) are delighted to announce the conclusion of a strategic agreement that will create a global network of specialist security operations at a time when the need for such a world-class service has never been greater.

Apart from the natural synergies that accrue due to the regional strengths of both entities, their clients will benefit most from the seamless provision of security services on a global basis, against the backdrop of a combined 35 years of law enforcement and private sector intellectual capital.

The integration of NSA and AT-RISK International is extremely valuable to their clients as they are now able to deliver an enhanced level of service to them by better understanding the cultural differences, expectations and approaches to vulnerability and threat across the world, said Rory Steyn, CEO Africa, NSA.

Their operational reach now extends to the Americas from their already strong base in the MEA region, giving them a reach that extends to both the eastern and western hemispheres.

Nicholls Steyn and Associates

NSA was established and founded in 1999 by Bob Nicholls and Rory Steyn, who share a focus in combining their considerable experience at the highest level of personal security, with a passion for sports and events security.

NSA is based in Johannesburg, South Africa with operational capacity on the African continent, the United Kingdom, Europe, India, the United States and the Middle East. NSA concluded the acquisition of leading African risk management agency International Threat Management. (ITM) as recently as 2014, which provides NSA with ITM extraordinary operational network across the continent and is the perfect addition to NSA already comprehensive, field-proven operational capacity in providing industry-leading specialised security, risk and personal protection services.

NSA specialises on the following lines of business:

* Executive (VIP) protection;
* Major events, sport and team security strategic planning;
* Security consultancy;
* Corporate investigations;
* Specialised security training; and
* Security and risk consultancy/contingency planning.

NSA are proud Gold Members of the South African Security Association (SASA) and by affiliation, loyal supporters of the Security Industry Alliance (SIA) the most powerful industry body representing the interests of the industry to both government and the corporate and retail sectors in the UK. NSA is a member of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), the pre-eminent organisation for security professionals, providing members with access to a full range of security related information.

AT-RISK International

Founded by experts with law enforcement, military and intelligence backgrounds, AT-RISK International provides security training, protection, threat analysis, consulting and investigations worldwide. Established on the philosophy of proactive security, AT-RISK specialises in assessment and protection based on advance research, analysis and preparation that helps to prevent security issues before they occur. Highly respected worldwide, AT-RISK helps protect high-profile individuals and organisations in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa.

For more information about Nicholls Steyn and Associates, please visit www.nicholls-steyn.com. For more information about AT-RISK International, please visit www.at-riskinternational.com.

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Nicholls Steyn and Associates announces global partnership with AT-RISK International

Specialised security leaders align resources to create stronger global presence.One of the largest personal security firms in Africa, NSA, now offers a global service, following a strategic partnership with a specialist American threat assessment agency.

Specialised security leaders align resources to create stronger global presence.
One of the largest personal security firms in Africa, NSA, now offers a global service, following a strategic partnership with a specialist American threat assessment agency.