Frequently Asked Questions
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Why Borikén
Most security consultants don't fly, and most drone operators don't carry security methodology. Borikén is built to close that gap directly: one practitioner, one point of contact, one accountable deliverable, whether that's a ground assessment, aerial capability, ongoing retainer support, or hands-on tactical consulting. Learn more about Borikén.
Every engagement is led directly by Borikén's founder, who brings extensive tactical operations experience and professional crime analysis experience into each assessment, not a generalist consultant reading from a checklist. See full credentials.
Getting Started
Most organizations that reach out to us haven't had an incident either, that's usually the point. An assessment identifies where the actual gaps are before something forces the conversation, not after.
Pricing depends on property size, complexity, and scope, a single-building assessment costs less than a multi-acre campus with aerial work attached. You'll get a specific number after a free scoping conversation, not a generic range that doesn't reflect your actual situation.
Timeline scales with property size and complexity. A typical engagement moves from initial consultation to on-site assessment to a delivered report in a matter of weeks, not months, and you'll get a specific timeline once we've actually seen what we're scoping.
Everything from a single congregation or a small business to larger multifamily and commercial properties. If you're not sure whether your organization is a fit, that's exactly what the first conversation is for.
We still want to hear from you, those are our most common client types, not a strict checklist. Get in touch.
Services & Scope
A PSA is a one-time, ground-based evaluation of your property with a findings report and action plan. Retainer Advisory is ongoing, remote access to security guidance between projects, for organizations that want a resource on call without a full engagement every time. See Physical Security Assessments and Retainer Advisory.
Yes. Aerial work can be bundled with a PSA at scoping, or brought in on its own as a standalone engagement. Learn about UAS / ISR Services.
Training and curriculum development are part of Tactical Security Consulting, and can be scoped around what your team specifically needs. Learn about Tactical Consulting.
Retainer engagements start with a 90-day initial term, then continue month-to-month. Either side can end it with 30 days' written notice after that.
Working With Us
Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, the greater DC Metro corridor.
Yes. Findings are delivered directly to you and aren't shared, published, or referenced elsewhere without your permission.
You get a prioritized corrective action plan you can act on at your own pace. Many clients follow up with a 30/60/90-day review to confirm changes are in place, and some move into a retainer or aerial follow-on work from there. Nothing is required beyond the report itself.
That's common, and part of why the Funding & Value Justification Guide exists for eligible segments, to help you make the case internally before you commit to anything. See who we serve.
Reach out directly and we'll answer honestly, whether or not it turns into a project.
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