Security Consulting · Risk Assessment
The Security Consultant’s Playbook
A Field Guide to Security Assessments, Risk, Protection, and Liability
by Daniel J. Conidi, Esquire · Mid-Atlantic Law Press · Available in English
The Field Manual Every Business Needs — Before the Incident Report
Every business faces security risk. Most businesses address it reactively — after the theft, after the lawsuit, after the crisis. The organizations that get it right do something different: they engage professional security consulting before the problem arrives. The Security Consultant’s Playbook is the guide that shows you exactly what that engagement looks like and why it is one of the highest-leverage investments a business can make.
Daniel J. Conidi, Esquire brings four decades of operational and legal expertise to every page. With 26 years as a Senior Special Agent with the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Homeland Security, 14 years in private legal practice, and extensive experience as a licensed security contractor and certified firearms trainer, he has seen every failure mode — and developed the frameworks that prevent them.
As Director of the Mid-Atlantic Law Project and owner of ASI Security Services, Inc., Mr. Conidi has built a reputation as one of the most credentialed security consultants in the Midwest. This book distills that expertise into a practical field guide for executives, risk managers, facility directors, and anyone responsible for the safety and security of a business operation.
This is what a professional security engagement actually looks like — from the inside.
Book Contents
What a consultant is, what they offer, and the ten reasons businesses hire one
Five service domains, the four-part value hierarchy, and the real reasons businesses spend the money
Where security came from, how the profession evolved, and how it looks in practice today
Liability, negligent security, and the legal standards every business must understand
How professional assessments are conducted — methodology, scope, and deliverables
Perimeter protection, entry control, and the layered security model for commercial properties
Cameras, alarms, access control technology, and system integration — what works
Evaluating, managing, and optimizing contract security — and avoiding costly vendor failures
Threat assessment, behavioral indicators, termination security, and active threat response
Crisis planning, response protocols, and keeping your business operational when things go wrong
What a professional deliverable looks like — findings, recommendations, and the implementation roadmap
How to measure the value of a security program — and make the case to leadership
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Mid-Atlantic Law Press · Copyright © 2026 Daniel J. Conidi
This book is provided for educational and informational purposes only. Security conditions vary by property, jurisdiction, and circumstance. Consult a qualified security professional familiar with your specific environment before implementing any security program.