This website is a free resource for those with a law enforcement, military, or security background who are interested in establishing their own security consulting practice.

The information provided on this site has been created by Michael A. Silva,  an independent security consultant who has more than 35 years of experience in practicing consulting.

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The videos provided on this site provide practical advice on how how to get started, what services to offer, what to charge, how to obtain clients, and a variety of other topics related to operating a security consulting business. These videos will focus primarily on the business and marketing aspects of consulting, the two things that most new consultants struggle with most.

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Much of the content in these videos closely matches that provided in Michael's book “Becoming an Independent Security Consultant - Second Edition: A Practical Guide to Starting and Running a Successful Security Consulting Practice”. 

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These videos are intended for viewers who already have security expertise and are now considering becoming a consultant, and established security consultants who wish to get some ideas that may help them to improve their business.

The information provided in these videos is based on operating a security consulting practice in the United States. Viewers in other parts of the world may need to adjust some of the advice given to conform to the practices used in their specific country.

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New and updated videos will be added to this site on a regular basis. Please Subscribe to this site to be notified when new videos or content are available.