Business & executive travel
Coordinated protection for your people, itinerary and business priorities.
Close protection & executive security
Local expertise.
Local expertise.
Global protection.
Licensed operators across 270+ cities worldwide. Briefed on your destination. Ready before you land.
Bodyguard HireLicensed & vetted
Executive ProtectionPersonal security
Security DriversSecure ground transport
Discuss your requirements Security plan delivered within 24 hours
Vetted operators, not subcontracted unknowns
In high-risk cities, the difference between a competent security team and an unvetted one can be measured in response time, local knowledge, and licensing status. Every operator in our network holds valid in-country credentials, has passed background verification, and has direct operational experience in the city where they deploy.
We don't subcontract to unknown agencies. You get named operators with documented track records, because your security depends on who is actually standing next to you.
More about our approachOur mission
To deliver reliable, discreet and professional close protection — wherever your journey takes you.
Security built around real local knowledge, carefully vetted people and a clear plan before you arrive.
Our commitment
In unfamiliar environments, the right team makes a difference. You deserve to know who is standing next to you.
Named operators. Documented experience. Protection planned around you.
We assess the destination, plan your movements and prepare contingency protocols, so your security detail is ready before you land.
270+ cities. 35+ countries.
Local knowledge. Global reach.
Personal, corporate and residential protection.
Explore where we operateProfessional security for high-risk environments
Each service is delivered by vetted, licensed operators with direct experience in your destination city.
Bodyguard hire
Trained close protection officers for personal security in hostile or unfamiliar environments. SIA licenced or local equivalents.
Explore serviceExecutive protection
Multi-layered security details for C-suite executives, VIPs, and high-net-worth individuals travelling to high-risk jurisdictions.
Explore serviceSecurity drivers
Trained drivers with armoured vehicle access and real-time route intelligence. Advanced driving qualifications and local road knowledge.
Explore serviceEvent security
Security planning and on-ground teams for corporate events, conferences, and private functions. Threat assessment and access control.
Explore serviceResidential security
24/7 residential protection including perimeter security, access control, and safe room protocols. Manned guarding and CCTV monitoring.
Explore serviceRisk assessments
Destination threat analysis, route security planning, and protective intelligence. Data-led risk profiles from FCDO and State Department sources.
Explore serviceKey areas of operation
Local teams. Destination intelligence. A coordinated security detail across six continents.
Global coverage / Local expertisePrivate & special assignments
Discreet security tailored to the people, places and occasions that matter.
Why work with us
SIA licensed & in-country vetted operators. Security plan delivered within 24 hours. 270+ cities across 6 continents.
Licensed operators
Licensed in-country operators
Vetted personnel
Background-verified with documented track records
Local expertise
Direct operational experience in your city
Advance planning
Advance route planning and threat assessment
Real-time communication
Real-time communication and contingency protocols
Rapid planning
24-hour security plan turnaround
35+Countries
270+Cities Covered
5Service Categories
24hSecurity Plan Turnaround
Our Locations
Operational in high-risk cities worldwide
Each city page includes local threat intelligence, regulatory requirements, and vetted operator availability.
Lagos
High crime density. Armed escort recommended for all ground movements.
Nairobi
Elevated kidnapping risk. Corporate travellers require advance security planning.
Johannesburg
Car hijacking and armed robbery remain persistent threats across the metro.
Bogota
Express kidnapping and targeted robbery. Close protection standard for executives.
Mexico City
Complex security landscape. Neighbourhood-level risk varies significantly.
Istanbul
Terrorism risk and political instability. Advance route planning is critical.
Riyadh
Strict regulatory environment. Foreign operator licensing mandatory.
Dubai
Lower street crime but high-profile executive protection demand.
Mumbai
Dense urban environment. Crowd management and secure transport essential.
Moscow
Complex regulatory and geopolitical environment. Local operators required.
Sao Paulo
Highest armed robbery rate among P1 cities. Armoured vehicles standard.
Manila
Kidnap-for-ransom risk. Close protection with local intelligence critical.
Karachi
Sectarian violence and targeted attacks. Armed escort protocols standard.
Bangkok
Political unrest cycles. Executive protection for corporate travel advisable.
Jakarta
Terrorism threat and traffic-related security exposure. Advance planning required.
Planning travel to a high-risk destination?
Request ConsultationProtection for your world
Security shaped around your needs, from business travel and major events to everyday peace of mind.
Corporate
Executives
Travel
Residential
Events
Transport
Private clients
Risk planning
How do you arrange a security detail?
From your first enquiry to the moment you arrive.
A clear process with a dedicated team.
Brief us on your requirements
Submit a consultation request with your destination, dates, and the level of protection you need. All communications are encrypted and confidential.
Your requirementsReceive your security plan
Our team assesses the threat environment, identifies the right operators, and delivers a detailed security plan within 24 hours.
Your tailored planDeploy with confidence
Your vetted security detail meets you on arrival. Real-time communication, pre-planned routes, and contingency protocols are all in place before you land.
Your local team Confidential from first contact
Security intelligence
Plan with local knowledge
Get in touchLet's plan
Let's plan
your protection.
Describe your security requirements. All enquiries are confidential and handled by licensed security consultants.
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