Many homeowners and entrepreneurs know they should better protect their property – but where to start? The security technology market is opaque, the variety of products overwhelming, and the question of which measures actually make sense for one's own property can hardly be answered without specialist expertise. This is precisely where the professional security analysis comes in: it is the well-founded, non-binding and, at Protexium, entirely free first step towards a tailor-made security concept.
In this article, you will learn what a security analysis is exactly, how it works, why a self-assessment almost always falls short, and which typical weak points our experts repeatedly uncover during their analyses.
What is a security analysis?
A security analysis is a systematic, professional assessment of the security situation of your property. An experienced security consultant examines your property for potential weak points, evaluates existing security measures and identifies areas where action is needed. The result is an individual security concept tailored precisely to your property, your living or business situation and your budget.
Unlike a sales pitch, in which products are offered to you, the security analysis focuses on an objective inventory. It is about understanding where the real risks lie – and not about selling as much technology as possible. A good security analysis saves you money in the end, because it identifies exactly those measures that are truly necessary and avoids unnecessary investments.
How the security analysis works – step by step
Step 1: Online questionnaire at schutzanalyse.de
Everything begins with a structured online questionnaire at schutzanalyse.de. In about 5 to 10 minutes you answer questions about your property: type of property (detached house, apartment, commercial building), location, number of windows and doors, existing security measures, particular valuables and your personal security wishes. Optionally, you can upload photos of your property – this considerably accelerates the analysis.
Step 2: Expert evaluation
Your information is evaluated by an experienced security consultant. The expert analyses not only obvious weak points but also considers factors that lay people often overlook: the property's location in relation to the neighbourhood, typical offender profiles for your region, the condition of window and door frames, potential points of entry in the basement and on the roof, as well as the question of whether your property is visible from the street or not.
Step 3: Individual security concept
Based on the analysis, the security consultant creates an individual protection concept according to the proven zone protection concept of Protexium. This concept considers all four security zones – from perimeter monitoring (Zone 4) through property protection (Zone 3) and the building envelope (Zone 2) to interior protection (Zone 1). For each zone, concrete measures, suitable products and their respective priority are specified.
Step 4: Personal consultation
In the final step, you discuss the created concept in a personal phone or video call with your security consultant. The expert explains the identified weak points, describes the recommended measures and answers all your questions. Together, you set priorities and discuss the timeline for implementation. The requirements of your insurer are also considered in this conversation. Would you like a personal on-site consultation? Then use our free security webinar to inform yourself comprehensively in advance.
Why a self-assessment almost always fails
Many people first try to assess the security situation of their property themselves. That is understandable, but in practice almost always leads to inadequate results. The reasons lie in the nature of the matter:
- Blind spots: Those who live or work in their property every day develop a kind of operational blindness to weak points. The basement window that has been tilted open for years, the terrace door without mushroom-head locking or the blind spot behind the garage no longer stand out.
- Outdated knowledge: The break-in methods of professional offenders are constantly evolving. What was considered secure five years ago can today be overcome in seconds. Only security experts who deal with the topic daily know current offender methods and the appropriate countermeasures.
- Wrong priorities: Lay people often invest in the most obvious measures – such as a better lock on the front door – while neglecting the actually critical weak points. Statistically, over 80 percent of burglaries occur via windows and terrace doors on the ground floor, not via the front door.
- Lack of holistic approach: Effective protection requires an interplay of various components – mechanical, electronic and organisational. Isolated measures not coordinated with one another offer no real protection.
„In 9 out of 10 security analyses, our experts find weak points completely unknown to the owners – despite the subjective feeling of being well protected.“
What makes the Protexium analysis special
The security analysis by Protexium Security differs from other providers' offerings in several key respects. First, it is genuinely expert-driven: behind every analysis is a trained security consultant with years of experience – not an automated online tool spitting out standard recommendations.
Second, the analysis is based on the proven 4-zone protection concept. This model ensures that no area of your property is overlooked – from the outer boundary of the plot to the innermost protective area. Third, insurance requirements are considered from the outset: your concept meets the relevant standards (EN 50131, EN 54) and can secure you premium advantages. And fourth, the analysis is future-oriented: your security concept is planned so that it can later be extended and adapted to changing requirements without issue.
Typical weak points in practice
Our security consultants carry out hundreds of security analyses every year. In doing so, they repeatedly encounter the same typical weak points that are not recognised by the owners:
Basement windows without sensors
Basement rooms are often completely forgotten when it comes to security. Yet basement windows and light shafts are a preferred point of entry for burglars – especially when they are set back and not visible from the street. Magnetic contacts and glass break detectors on basement windows are among the most cost-effective security measures there are.
Missing water protection
Water damage causes billions of euros in damages in Germany every year – significantly more than burglaries. Nevertheless, most households do without leak sensors and automatic shut-off systems. A single burst hose under the dishwasher can cause five-figure damages if not detected in time.
Outdated smoke detectors
Smoke detectors have a limited service life of typically ten years. Many households forget to replace them or use unnetworked individual devices that cannot report a fire in the basement or attic to the living areas. Networked, smart smoke detectors that alert via app and monitoring centre offer significantly greater protection.
Missing perimeter protection
Most private security systems begin at the front door – but by that time the intruder is already at the building. Effective deterrence starts much earlier: with outdoor cameras, motion detectors in the garden and intelligent lighting controls that become active as soon as someone approaches the property. You can learn more in our article on the current state of burglary statistics.
According to K-Einbruch.de, the police prevention initiative, almost half of all burglary attempts fail at technical security measures. A professional analysis ensures that your measures actually achieve this effect.
What you receive in the end
At the conclusion of the security analysis, you receive from Protexium a complete security package that provides you with all the information you need for a well-founded decision:
- Detailed analysis report: A written assessment of all identified weak points, structured by the four protective zones. Each weak point is explained and classified by urgency.
- Recommended equipment list: A concrete overview of all recommended security components – with product designation, deployment location and justification. No one-size-fits-all solution, but tailored precisely to your property.
- Transparent cost estimate: A clear calculation of the investment costs, broken down by individual components and optional extensions. This gives you full control over your budget.
- Timeline for implementation: A realistic plan describing the order in which measures should be implemented and how long installation will take.
- Insurance-relevant documentation: Information on which standards (EN 50131, EN 54) your insurer is likely to expect and what premium advantages may arise.
Why you should act now
The crime statistics of recent years show a worrying trend: the number of burglaries is rising again. After a temporary decline during the pandemic years, the Police Crime Statistics have again recorded rising burglary figures since 2022. At the same time, the clearance rate is falling – only about one in seven burglaries is solved. That means: in the event of damage, you cannot rely on the justice system but must take precautions yourself.
The German Insurance Association (GDV) confirms: properties with professional security technology have an over 80 percent lower burglary risk. Add to this the insurance aspect: more and more insurers require proof of technical security measures as a precondition for full insurance cover. A security analysis costs you nothing – but it can save you thousands of euros in prevented damages and reduced premiums.
Also visit our references page to see how other clients have benefited from the security analysis and the resulting security concept.
Conclusion: Security starts with knowledge
A professional security analysis is not a sales pitch and not a commitment – it is the first, most important step towards real, measurable protection for your home or business. It shows you where the real weak points lie, which measures are sensible and which you can confidently ignore. Only with this knowledge can you make a well-founded decision – rather than investing blindly in technology that might be deployed in the wrong place.
The security analysis by Protexium Security is 100% free of charge and non-binding. You are under no commitment whatsoever and can also use the created concept as a basis for discussions with other providers. We are convinced that the quality of our analysis and recommendations speaks for itself.
Start your free security analysis now and take the first step towards a secure home. Or contact us directly – we are personally available for you.
