Close Protection services
Tailored for High-Risk Environments

As a trusted close protection firm, we provide specialized security solutions for individuals in complex or high-risk environments. Our teams deliver precise threat assessments, secure transport, and discreet personal protection ensuring safety at every step.

We deliver comprehensive Close Protection Solutions with highly trained vetted partners across the globe, offering safe transportation, executive protection, and 24/7 dedicated support in challenging regions where consistent standards matter most.

Close Protection Security for Worldwide Travel

We provide complete Close Protection Security and journey management services for your organization and traveling teams, customized to meet your specific needs. Through our global network of vetted and trusted partners, we deliver secure transportation, VIP transfers, close protection, and meet-and-greet services, often on short notice. Whether your operations take you to South America, the Middle East, Africa, or beyond, our 24/7 support ensures your people travel safely, confidently, and without disruption.

Close Protection expertise that keeps your team safe

What Sets Sicuro's Close Protection Services Apart?

As a leading close protection firm, Sicuro crafts bespoke strategies that respond to each client’s distinct operational risks. Our approach ensures not only safe movement but also resilient operations, keeping personnel protected wherever business demands.

Hospitality-Driven Attention

Security that understands comfort and experience. Our teams integrate concierge-level service, anticipating client needs while maintaining uncompromising protection.

Robust Due Diligence

All local contractors undergo thorough vetting with transparent disclosure about subcontractor use, ensuring consistent close protection service standards across all countries.

Single Point of Accountability

One vendor registration, one contract, one emergency contact, and proactive real-time updates regardless of location.

Regional Expertise

Unparalleled understanding of global markets including Middle East, Africa, and Latin America, with both commercial and security expertise.

24/7 Monitored Travel

Real-time tracking of all movements via our GSOC with immediate response to emerging threats, not just periodic check-ins.

Rapid Response

From urgent inquiries to evolving operational challenges, our personnel respond with speed, precision, and unwavering attention to detail.

What are Our Close Protection Services?

Journey Management

End-to-end oversight of travel operations, ensuring secure and efficient movement across diverse regions and challenging environments.

Close Protection

Comprehensive yet discreet personal security, delivered by qualified officers with tailored risk assessments and customized protection strategies.

VIP Services

Premium close protection solutions that combine discretion with complete protection for high-profile individuals.

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Trusted by Hundreds of Organizations Worldwide
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Trusted by leading organizations worldwide

Who Needs Close Protection Security?

Our close protection and supervised journey management services are designed for:

Fortune 500
Executives

C-suite executives, board members, and senior management traveling to unfamiliar or higher-risk regions

Multinational Corporations

Organizations with global footprints seeking one vendor for consistent, worldwide security support

Security Firms and Consultancies

Global security providers needing specialized and trusted regional expertise in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America to extend their service capabilities

Corporate Security Departments

In-house teams requiring a trusted partner with established local networks in challenging regions

NGOs and International Organizations

Humanitarian and development organizations operating in high- risk regions who need to ensure staff safety while maintaining access to vulnerable communities

High Net Worth Individuals

Private clients and their families requiring sophisticated, discreet protection during international travel

We excel in supporting organizations where executive travel to challenging environments is business-critical, and where transparent, reliable security operations are essential. Our close protection solutions bridge the gap between hospitality-level service and rigorous security protocols.

As a leading close protection firm, we specialize in supporting organizations whose executives travel to high-risk environments. Our tailored close protection services seamlessly combine hospitality-level service with strict security standards, ensuring dependable and transparent protection wherever business takes you.

What Industries Rely on Close Protection?

Sicuro Group is the trusted choice of global industry leaders, providing unmatched close protection for the individuals.

Technology

Supporting executives from global tech firms during international travel

Finance

Protecting senior banking and investment personnel in emerging markets

FMCG

Ensuring safety for consumer goods executives in distribution territories

Management Consulting

Facilitating secure client visits
in high-risk regions

Energy & Resources

Protecting personnel at remote sites and during site visits

Security

Partnering with global security firms requireing regional expertise

Pharmaceutical

Safeguarding R&D teams during international travel

NGOs

Supporting humanitarian missions in challenging environments

Global Travel Risk Map — Live Risk Levels For Every Country

The Sicuro Global Travel Risk Map combines official government travel advisories, live natural disaster alerts, and health warnings in one interactive travel risk map. Designed for travel risk managers, security teams, and duty-of-care professionals, it provides a clear, country-by-country view of current travel risks to support informed decisions. Risk levels are sourced in real-time from the US State Department, the UK FCDO, France Diplomatie, and Germany's Auswärtiges Amt, alongside live disaster data from GDACS and disease outbreak updates from the World Health Organization. The map is updated automatically in real-time, and every destination includes a free, downloadable ISO 31030-aligned pre-travel risk assessment report.

REAL-TIME TRAVEL RISK INTELLIGENCE

Our Security Leaders

Our leadership team combines decades of global experience in providing executive protection services, managing complex security operations, and coordinating high-stakes logistics in some of the world’s most demanding environments.

Sebastian Bird
Sebastian Bird

Protective Services Manager

Miles-Watt
Miles Watt

COO

John Musundi
John Musundi

Managing Director
Sicuro Group Africa

Frequently Asked Questions

Sicuro Group combines hospitality-level service with robust security expertise, particularly in challenging regions. Our key differentiators include: transparent subcontractor management, consistent global standards through rigorous vetting, a single point of accountability, and deep regional expertise in the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. We focus not just on security, but on traveler comfort and satisfaction. 

Unlike many competitors, we maintain complete transparency about our capabilities and will candidly advise when we cannot meet specific requirements. We prefer to decline business rather than compromise on service quality or security standards. 

No. Sicuro Group does not charge retainers or memberships. We provide flexible, on-demand close protection. No long-term commitments.

Clients usually operate under a simple service agreement with flexible terms for faster mobilization.

You only pay for what you use. Payments accepted via wire or major cards.

Sicuro Group maintains a comprehensive global network of vetted security partners in over 140 countries across six continents. Each subcontractor undergoes our rigorous due diligence process to ensure they meet our exact standards for professionalism, reliability, and service quality. 

Our coverage continues to expand as we proactively establish new partnerships in emerging markets and business destinations. This extensive network allows us to provide consistent close protection and journey management services virtually anywhere your business takes you. 

We pride ourselves on rapid response times. For established clients, we can typically arrange services within 24-48 hours, even in
challenging locations. For new clients, we recommend a little longer to ensure proper vetting and preparation. Depending on the
requirement we have and can accommodate urgent requests in as little as 24 hours when necessary.

Our team of male and female protection officers undergo rigorous background checks and many come from military or law enforcement backgrounds. Many hold internationally recognized security certifications and receive continuous training. Our team includes personnel with various government clearances, though specific clearance levels vary by region and individual.

Our 24/7 Global Assistance Center is equipped to handle itinerary changes in real-time. We maintain flexibility in our planning and have established networks of trusted providers in each location, allowing us to quickly adjust transportation, accommodation, and security details as needed. All changes are communicated promptly to all stakeholders. We understand budget is important to many of our clients, and we always adjust to fit within budget where possible.

We employ multiple redundant communication systems, including satellite phones, local cellular networks, and specialized tracking devices. Our Global Assistance Center maintains constant monitoring and implements pre-established communication protocols for specific regions. We also conduct comprehensive pre-trip briefings to ensure all parties understand communication procedures in various scenarios.  

For new clients, we require 100% payment upfront. For regular clients, we offer flexible 30-day terms. We accept payments via both wire transfer and credit card. 

This is a common misconception. In reality, international companies often face greater operational and licensing scrutiny in foreign jurisdictions. Our model leverages established local companies (10+ years in business) that meet international standards like PSC1, maintain proper insurance, and are typically owned by influential local business leaders. These partners employ security professionals with British, American, or European training while benefiting from our proprietary tracking systems and quality oversight. This approach provides both local expertise and international standards through one accountable point of contact.

Yes. Many jurisdictions restrict or prohibit private armed security services. Our operational model mitigates risk through comprehensive planning, real-time threat intelligence, route optimization, and rapid coordination with local authorities and embassy liaisons rather than relying solely on armed protection. We use low-profile protective measures, vetted personnel with extensive local knowledge, secure communication systems, and 24/7 GSOC monitoring to maintain security effectiveness even where firearms cannot be deployed.

B6 armored vehicles provide ballistic protection against handguns and certain rifles, making them ideal for high-profile movements, airport-to-city routes in elevated-risk environments, or locations with known threats. Soft-skin (unarmored) vehicles are used for routine city transfers in lower-risk scenarios where discretion and a low profile are prioritized over ballistic protection. Our risk assessment determines the appropriate vehicle type for each journey segment, balancing security needs with operational discretion.

Our Dubai-based Global Security Operations Centre provides continuous monitoring and support throughout every journey. The GSOC tracks all vehicles and personnel in real-time using GPS and specialized tracking systems, monitors threat intelligence and incident reports affecting travel routes, provides multi-channel emergency communication via WhatsApp, SMS, email, Teams, and voice calls, coordinates rapid response with local teams and authorities, and delivers geolocation tracking with non-intrusive positioning systems. This creates a dual-layer security structure with local ground teams supported by international oversight and coordination.

Yes. Sicuro Group maintains established relationships with government authorities, border control agencies, and civil aviation officials in key regions. We have proven capabilities to facilitate emergency border crossings, maintain cross-border partnerships in neighboring countries for evacuation routes, coordinate with embassies and consular services, and arrange alternative exit routes when primary options are unavailable. Our regional network enables international repatriation even from locations with degraded infrastructure or political instability.

Our medical support integration includes trained first aid responders on all protection teams, liaison with approved local hospitals and international medical facilities, evacuation coordination with medical assistance providers, medical kit provisions in all vehicles, and coordination with your existing travel medical assistance coverage. We maintain updated medical facility directories in each operating location and can arrange emergency medical evacuations when necessary.

Regulatory compliance is fundamental to our operations. We work exclusively with locally licensed security providers who meet host country legal requirements, maintain current understanding of permit requirements and restricted areas, ensure all personnel have proper work authorization and security licensing, comply with insurance and liability requirements in each jurisdiction, and maintain transparent documentation for audit and compliance purposes. We never operate in grey areas that could expose clients to legal or reputational risk.

In locations with unreliable telecommunications, banking, or medical systems, our contingency planning includes redundant satellite communication systems, cash payment alternatives when banking systems fail, pre-identified medical facilities and evacuation routes, alternative accommodation options if primary facilities become unavailable, fuel and supply stockpiling for extended operations, and multiple exit route planning including land borders and air options. We assume infrastructure failure as a planning baseline in fragile environments.

Current trends focus on tech-enabled risk management, global 24/7 monitoring, real-time threat intelligence, and close protection solutions tailored to the specific needs of C-suite leaders.

Secure transport under an close protection agency involves vetted drivers, armored vehicles when necessary, route planning, risk assessments, and real-time monitoring to guarantee safe and discreet travel.

Sicuro Group is a leading executive protection agency, trusted by global corporations and high-profile executives to provide comprehensive CEO and VIP protection services worldwide.

close protection ensures the safety and well-being of high-profile individuals, minimizing risks from threats, enabling uninterrupted business operations, and providing peace of mind for both close protection and organizations.

Leading agencies offering reliable close protection services include providers with verified expertise in global operations, vetted personnel, and tailored security solutions. Sicuro Group is trusted internationally for high-risk and VIP assignments.

Close protection London services focus on securing executives, high-profile individuals, and visiting delegations across urban and commercial environments. Coverage includes secure transport, risk assessment, and personal protection throughout the city.

Close protection in Thailand accounts for diverse cultural and operational challenges, from urban centers such as Bangkok to remote resort locations in Phuket. Services include discreet VIP protection, secure transport, and situational monitoring tailored to local conditions.

Yes. Sicuro Group provides close protection Dubai services through its international network of vetted security partners. With regional headquarters in the UAE, we support executives, corporate travellers, and high-net-worth individuals with close protection, secure transportation, and journey management solutions across Dubai and the wider UAE.

Close protection Dubai services combine stringent security protocols with high standards of service. Teams provide secure movement, executive protection, and operational oversight, particularly in high-profile or high-risk corporate and leisure environments.

Yes. Sicuro Group provides close protection UK services through its global network of vetted security partners. We support corporate travellers, executives, and high-net-worth individuals with close protection in London and across the UK, including secure transportation and journey management solutions.

Absolutely. Close protection in UK covers executives, high-net-worth individuals, and visiting teams, offering route planning, risk management, and fully vetted security officers to ensure safety in all operational settings.

Close protection is customized based on threat assessments, travel patterns, and operational requirements. Agencies integrate secure transport, real-time monitoring, and discreet personnel to maintain safety without compromising privacy or operational efficiency.

Yes. Sicuro Group delivers close protection Kuwait services for corporate travellers, executives, and high-net-worth individuals operating in the region. Through our global network of vetted security partners, we provide close protection, secure transportation, and journey management support across Kuwait.

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What is the global reach of Sicuro Group's close protection services?

Sicuro Group maintains a comprehensive global network of vetted security partners in over 140 countries across six continents. Each subcontractor undergoes our rigorous due diligence process to ensure they meet our exacting standards for professionalism, reliability, and service quality. Our coverage continues to expand as we proactively establish new partnerships in emerging markets and business destinations. This extensive network allows us to provide consistent executive protection and journey management services virtually anywhere your business takes you.

How Are Close Protection Services Priced?

Pricing for close protection is tailored to each client’s specific needs, taking into account the destination’s risk profile, the level of protection required, and the duration of the assignment. Every engagement is unique, but our approach ensures transparent and accountable pricing based on comprehensive risk and operational assessments.

Below are indicative daily rates for common close protection scenarios (including vehicle, driver, and protection coordinator) as of March 2025:

Destination & Service Level Daily Rate Range (USD)
London, United Kingdom
High Net Worth Individual protection package
$3,100 - $3,700
Baghdad, Iraq
C-suite executive site visit with CPO team and B6 armored vehicles
$1,200 - $1,800
Bogota, Mexico City, or São Paulo
Executive protection officer, driver, and armored vehicle
$1,900 - $2,300
Lagos, Nigeria
Standard executive journey management package
$1,100 - $2,600
Request a Consultation

Our risk consultants are ready to discuss your executive protection needs and develop a tailored solution for your organization.

What to Expect
1. Initial Consultation

Within 4 hours, a security consultant will contact you to understand your situation.

2. Objective Risk Assessment

We'll conduct an unbiased evaluation of your real risk profile, environment, and requirements. Our goal is to identify what protection you truly need.

3. Right-Sized Recommendation

Receive a pragmatic protection plan designed around your actual risk level and lifestyle. We recommend only what will genuinely enhance your security - no unnecessary add-ons or inflated solutions.

4. Transparent Implementation

Upon approval, we'll handle all logistics and coordination with complete transparency about costs, timelines, and what you're actually getting.

5. Ongoing Support

Upon approval, we'll handle all logistics and coordination with complete transparency about costs, timelines, and what you're actually getting.

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    Direct Contact
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    Worldwide Coverage

    These are some of the key destinations and business hubs where we regularly provide executive protection and journey management services. Our operational footprint extends to many more countries through our network of vetted security partners.

     
    Africa
    Asia Pacific
    Europe

    This is a selection of our most frequently services locations. Our global network extends to many additional countries and territories

    Planning travel to a location not listed? Our security consultants can advise on available services for your specific destination
    Delivering results with integrity
    Capability Backed by Compliance

    Our leadership team brings extensive field experience to every engagement. We emphasize ethical practices and adhere to global regulations and standards, positioning us as a trustworthy partner for organizations worldwide.

    ISO 9001

    Quality management — consistent delivery across every engagement, audited annually.

    ISO 27001

    Information security management for client data, intelligence and operational records

    ISO 22301

    Business continuity management — the framework behind our resilience consulting.

    ISO 31030

    Travel risk management — the global standard for organizations moving people across borders.

    GDPR compliant

    Full data-protection compliance for EU and UK clients — privacy by design across our platforms.

    US State Privacy Laws

    CCPA/CPRA aligned — privacy compliance for our US clients and their data.