Werner PreiningInterpool Security · Vienna
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Interpool Security · Vienna · Established 1984

Protecting people, assets
& business operations worldwide.

International security consulting, physical security, executive protection, business continuity, occupational safety and risk management — delivered with four decades of operational experience and globally recognised certifications.

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Werner Preining, principal consultant
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Werner Preining, CPP
About Werner

A master mariner turned international security principal.

A deep-sea captain by education, Werner sailed the oceans on general cargo, reefer, special tanker and off-shore supply vessels before moving ashore into security. Over 40 years he has practised across the full spectrum of physical security, crisis management and business continuity, specialising in close protection, technical counter-surveillance and occupational safety in the healthcare sector.

A life-time member of ASIS International and a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) since 1989, he has chaired the Austrian Chapter and served on the Crisis Management & Business Continuity Council. His mission: promote global security standards and build genuine resilience.

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Core services

A complete practice for security, safety and resilience.

Twelve integrated disciplines delivered by a single accountable principal — from physical hardening and executive protection to ISO 28000 supply-chain assurance.

Physical Security

Site hardening, perimeter design, access control and integrated protection programmes for complex estates.

Security Risk Assessment

Threat, vulnerability and impact analysis benchmarked against international best practice.

Executive Protection

Discreet close protection and travel security for principals, families and boards, internationally.

Technical Surveillance Counter Measures

TSCM sweeps and technical audits for boardrooms, residences, vehicles and manufacturing sites.

Business Continuity

Crisis management, blackout preparedness and continuity programmes aligned with ISO 22301.

Occupational Safety

OSHA 18001 / ISO 45001 programmes with a specialisation in healthcare and hospitals.

Security Audits

Independent audits of estates, hotels, financial institutions, oil & gas and arms manufacturers.

Security Training

Executive briefings, close-protection instruction and workforce security awareness programmes.

Travel Risk Management

Journey planning, destination intelligence and duty-of-care frameworks for global operations.

Corporate Investigations

Insurance investigations, due diligence and complex enquiry work for corporate clients.

ISO 28000 Consulting

Lead-auditor guidance for supply-chain security management systems and certification.

Security Programme Development

Board-level design of security operating models, governance and multi-year investment plans.

Certifications

Credentials that boards recognise.

Board-verified and independently issued qualifications spanning security management, anti-terrorism, close protection, supply-chain assurance and occupational health & safety.

CPP
Certified Protection Professional — ASIS International (since 1989)
CMAS
Certified Master Anti-Terrorism Specialist
EPP
Executive Protection Specialist
ISO 28000
Lead Auditor · Supply-Chain Security
OSHA 45001
Occupational Health & Safety Management
OSHA 18001
Legacy OHS Management
Sicherheitsfachkraft
AUVA Certified Safety Professional
Brandschutz
Certified Fire Prevention Professional
Industries served

Trusted across regulated and mission-critical sectors.

Government
Embassies
Corporate
Critical Infrastructure
Healthcare
Manufacturing
Financial Institutions
Hospitality
Transportation
Utilities
Oil, Gas & Energy
International Organisations
Why clients choose Werner

Independent judgement. Executive delivery.

Independent Advisor

No product ties. Recommendations driven purely by your risk profile and mission.

Tailored Solutions

Every programme is built to the client — culture, geography, threat landscape and budget.

International Experience

Four decades across Europe, the Americas, the Persian Gulf and Southeast Asia.

Executive Background

Deep-sea master mariner turned security principal — command-tested judgement under pressure.

Certified Expertise

CPP, CMAS, EPP and Lead Auditor ISO 28000 — verified, current and internationally recognised.

Trusted Worldwide

Retained by insurers, hospitals, oil & gas majors, arms manufacturers and top hotels.

Risk-based Approach

Investment guided by measured risk — never by fear or fashion.

Business-focused Security

Security that enables the enterprise — never one that gets in its way.

Consulting process

Five disciplined steps from first brief to lasting resilience.

01
Discover

Understand the mission, footprint, culture and existing security posture.

02
Assess

Structured threat, vulnerability and impact analysis against international benchmarks.

03
Plan

Prioritised, budget-aware roadmap with clear ownership and measurable milestones.

04
Implement

Independent oversight of design, procurement, integration and training.

05
Support

Continuous assurance, audits, exercises and executive advisory retainers.

Global experience

Vienna-based. Deployed worldwide.

From high-tech arms manufacturing sites in Central Europe to oil & gas operations across the Persian Gulf, from top-tier hotels to major hospitals — engagements have spanned five continents and dozens of jurisdictions.

Europe
Austria · Germany · Benelux
Americas
USA · Advisory retainers
Middle East
Persian & Arabian Gulf
Asia
Indian Ocean rim
Global reach map
Global engagements1984 — Present
In their words

A trusted counsel to senior leadership.

Werner brought a rare combination of operational depth and boardroom composure. His counsel materially reshaped how we manage risk across three continents.
Chief Security Officer, International Insurer
The TSCM programme delivered by Interpool set a new internal standard. Discreet, methodical, and quietly authoritative.
Head of Corporate Security, European Manufacturer
Werner's occupational safety leadership across our hospital network kept people safer and audits cleaner for over two decades.
Managing Director, Private Hospital, Vienna
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