Rockfort Security Consultants celebrates two prestigious national industry accolades, with founder and director Ross Harvey awarded Highly Commended for Security/Risk Manager of the Year and Rockfort Security Consultants receiving Commended in the Security Consultancy of the Year category at the 2026 Fire & Security Matters Awards in Coventry.
The awards, held on 2 July 2026 at the Coventry Building Society Arena, brought together leading security professionals, consultants, manufacturers, service providers and industry organisations from across the United Kingdom.
With over 420 entries and more than 850 attendees, the 2026 ceremony represented a significant celebration of achievement, innovation and professional excellence across the fire and security industries.
For Rockfort Security Consultants, an independent UK and Ireland security consultancy specialising in security risk assessments, strategic security management and electronic security systems consultancy, receiving recognition in two competitive national categories marks an important milestone in the company’s continued development.
Ross Harvey Highly Commended – Security/Risk Manager of the Year 2026
Rockfort Security Consultants’ founder and director, Ross Harvey CSyP, was recognised as Highly Commended in the prestigious Security/Risk Manager of the Year category.
Sponsored by the Institute of Strategic Risk Management, this award recognises excellence within security leadership and risk management.
Ross’s professional career encompasses extensive experience across the electronic security, physical security, corporate security and security risk management sectors.
His background combines strategic leadership with practical technical expertise, allowing him to approach security challenges from both operational and organisational perspectives.
As a Chartered Security Professional, Ross’s expertise includes security risk management, protective security, technical security system design, security strategy development, operational requirements and security governance.
His work has also extended into training, mentoring and supporting higher professional standards within the wider UK security industry.
The Highly Commended recognition represents further independent industry acknowledgement of his professional contribution, leadership and ongoing commitment to security excellence.
Rockfort Security Consultants Commended – Security Consultancy of the Year 2026
In a second achievement, Rockfort Security Consultants was awarded Commended in the Security Consultancy of the Year category, sponsored by the Association of Security Consultants.
The category featured established security consultancy organisations operating across the UK, making this a particularly meaningful recognition for Rockfort.
This accolade highlights the company’s growing presence within the professional security consultancy sector and reinforces its commitment to delivering independent, risk-based security advice.
Rockfort Security Consultants provides specialist support to clients requiring strategic and technical security expertise, helping organisations identify vulnerabilities, evaluate security threats and develop appropriate security solutions.
The consultancy’s philosophy is centred on ensuring that every security recommendation is driven by a clearly defined risk or operational requirement rather than a preference for particular products or technologies.
Through this approach, Rockfort aims to deliver practical, proportionate and commercially considered security consultancy services across the UK, Ireland and wider European markets.
Recognising Excellence in UK Security Consultancy and Risk Management
The Fire & Security Matters Awards are a recognised annual industry event celebrating achievement and excellence throughout the fire safety and security sectors.
Organised by Western Business Media, the awards recognise the contributions of professionals and organisations working to strengthen standards, innovation, service quality and industry performance.
For Rockfort Security Consultants, the dual recognition in 2026 is particularly significant because it acknowledges both individual professional achievement and the wider consultancy business.
The Highly Commended award for Ross Harvey and Commended recognition for Rockfort Security Consultants reflect two complementary aspects of the business: professional leadership and independent consultancy expertise.
Together, these accolades strengthen Rockfort’s profile as an award-recognised security consultancy serving organisations throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Professional Security Risk Assessment and Consultancy Services Across the UK and Ireland
Rockfort Security Consultants offers specialist security risk management and security consultancy services designed to support organisations in understanding and managing security threats.
Our core consultancy capabilities include:
Security Risk Assessments
Independent security risk assessments to identify threats, vulnerabilities and potential consequences affecting people, assets, premises and business operations.
Our risk-based approach supports informed decisions regarding security investment, mitigation strategies and organisational resilience.
Electronic Security Systems Consultancy
Professional advice relating to CCTV and video surveillance systems, intruder detection, access control, perimeter protection and integrated electronic security technologies.
Rockfort helps clients establish appropriate technical requirements and security system specifications based on their operational needs.
Security Strategy and Operational Requirements
Development of security strategies, operational requirements and technical specifications aligned with identified risks, organisational objectives and industry good practice.
Physical and Protective Security Consultancy
Assessment and development of physical security arrangements, protective measures and layered security solutions for commercial premises, corporate environments and other facilities.
Security Governance, Policy and Procedures
Independent advice supporting security management frameworks, policies, procedures, operational controls and organisational security improvement.
Counter-Terrorism and Security Risk Management
Strategic advice relating to hostile threats, counter-terrorism security considerations and the development of proportionate protective security measures.
These services enable organisations to access professional security expertise without relying solely on recommendations from security product manufacturers or installation contractors.
Why Choose an Award-Recognised Security Consultancy?
Appointing a security consultant requires confidence in their competence, technical knowledge, integrity and ability to understand an organisation’s specific risks.
Recognition through established industry awards provides an additional indication of professional achievement and industry standing.
At Rockfort Security Consultants, we believe that effective security consultancy should be:
- Independent: Advice based on client requirements, risk and operational objectives.
- Risk-led: Security measures proportionate to identified threats and vulnerabilities.
- Technically informed: Recommendations supported by practical security systems knowledge and professional experience.
- Strategically focused: Solutions that complement wider organisational objectives and operational resilience.
- Professionally delivered: A commitment to maintaining competence, integrity and recognised standards.
Our approach combines security risk assessment, strategic consultancy and technical understanding to help clients develop security solutions appropriate to their environment.
A Commitment to Raising Security Industry Standards
These achievements also reinforce Rockfort’s broader commitment to supporting the continued professionalisation of the UK and Irish security industries.
Through professional education, mentoring, consultancy and industry engagement, Ross Harvey has consistently advocated for greater technical competence, ethical practice and evidence-based security decision-making.
Rockfort Security Consultants shares these values and aims to contribute positively to the development of the industry through its professional services and ongoing engagement with industry stakeholders.
The 2026 Fire & Security Matters Awards provide welcome recognition of that commitment and a strong foundation for the company’s continued growth.
Looking for an Award-Recognised Security Consultant in the UK or Ireland?
Whether your organisation requires an independent security risk assessment, professional electronic security systems consultancy, security strategy development or expert advice on protective security, Rockfort Security Consultants can help.
Operating across Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland, our consultancy provides specialist security advice tailored to individual client requirements.
Contact Rockfort Security Consultants today to discuss your security challenges and find out how our award-recognised consultancy can support your organisation.
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Award Recognition – Fire & Security Matters Awards 2026
Ross Harvey CSyP – Highly Commended, Security/Risk Manager of the Year 2026
Rockfort Security Consultants – Commended, Security Consultancy of the Year 2026
Awards ceremony: 2 July 2026, Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, United Kingdom.
Official award results: Fire & Security Matters Awards 2026 Winners