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The Business of Security

We partner with organizations of all sizes to provide unparalleled security expertise to advance their strategic business objectives and deliver meaningful business value.

About us

The Value of
Partnering with CSA

Developing and sustaining an effective security environment requires dynamic solutions to meet current complex risks.

We bring security expertise and real world leadership with a collaborative approach. CSA Advisors have a vast background of public sector experience. Their common thread is having also developed and led projects in the private sector.

We develop strategic plans to build out corporate security teams and programs customized to your needs. We focus on programs that not only protect people, assets, reputation and the business, but also drive bottom-line material value for the organization.

Areas of Expertise

Our services

We optimize corporate security programs to maximize business value. We partner with you to enhance your organizational efficiency and effectiveness, meet duty of care obligations and comply with relevant regulations.

Program Review

Customized assessment of current security risks, programs, resources, and performance to evaluate strengths and opportunities

Strategic Roadmap

Development of a security vision, strategy, mission, and key milestones which align with the overall organizational strategy

Business Planning

Creation of detailed planning documentation including business cases, long-term financials, organizational design, implementation plans and timelines

Executive Recruiting and Coaching

Executive search and onboarding support, assessment and development of leadership, executive coaching and advisory services

Program Implementation

Tiered implementation specific support tailored to your security needs, ranging from interim Chief Security Officer to a full Virtual Security Team™

Documentation Support

Technical writing and editing support for all aspects of process documentation, policies, procedures, and job aides

Resources and insight

Security industry Resources and insights

Read, view, or listen to our latest insights on the security industry.

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A Success Story: Standardizing Security Documentation

A large retail company operating a network of supermarkets and multi-department stores across the United States sought to standardize corporate security processes and procedures. With varied brands and regions under their umbrella, they needed a streamlined, cohesive approach to security documentation that would unify practices across all subsidiaries.
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A Success Story: Recruiting a Security Leadership Team

A major healthcare system needed to recruit eleven top security executives to build a leadership team capable of supporting its complex environment.
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Critical Thinking in the Corporate Security Landscape

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of security, the ability to filter large amounts of information quickly, often in highly stressful situations and reach decisions is a key for success. Kelly Johnstone, a veteran security professional and former Chief Security Officer (CSO) at The Coca-Cola Company, exemplifies how these skills can be leveraged to bring unique value to the C-suite.