Global Close Protection Services

Close protection is a specialized security service designed to safeguard individuals who may face elevated personal, operational, or reputational risks while traveling or conducting business. Unlike traditional security services, close protection combines threat assessment, secure transportation, journey management, advance planning, and discreet personal security into a single integrated solution.

Sicuro Group’s close protection services are tailored to the needs of executives, board members, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate teams operating in unfamiliar, high-risk, or complex environments. Our approach combines hospitality-driven service with professional security oversight to ensure clients can focus on their objectives while we manage their safety and mobility.

Close protection helps safeguard executives, employees, and high-profile individuals from security, operational, and reputational risks. Effective close protection services enable uninterrupted business operations, support organizational duty of care obligations, and provide confidence for both travelers and corporate security teams. Close protection for executives is particularly valuable when operating in unfamiliar, high-risk, or rapidly changing environments.

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. 

Traditional security services are often focused on guarding assets, buildings, or fixed locations. Close protection services focus on protecting people and enabling safe movement while maintaining discretion, comfort, and business continuity.

Close protection security involves advance planning, threat assessments, secure transportation, itinerary management, protective intelligence, emergency response planning, and personal security oversight throughout a journey or event. The objective is not simply to respond to threats, but to proactively identify and mitigate risks before they affect the client.

For multinational organizations, close protection for executives often forms part of a broader travel risk management and duty of care strategy.

Yes. Sicuro provides close protection London and close protection UK services through our network of vetted protection specialists and trusted operational partners.

Our close protection services in the UK support corporate executives, board members, visiting delegations, high-net-worth individuals, and international travelers. Services can include executive protection, secure transportation, airport meet-and-greet support, journey management, event security coordination, and 24/7 operational oversight.

Whether supporting a short executive visit to London or a multi-city itinerary across the UK, Sicuro provides a single point of accountability and consistent service standards throughout the assignment

Yes. Sicuro provides close protection Paris and close protection France services through carefully vetted local partners who meet our operational, compliance, and service delivery standards.

Our close protection services support executive travel, investor roadshows, corporate events, media visits, and VIP movements throughout France. Depending on the client’s requirements, services may include close protection officers, secure transportation, airport facilitation, route planning, accommodation security reviews, and 24/7 operational support.

As with all Sicuro operations, clients benefit from centralized coordination, transparent subcontractor management, and a single point of accountability throughout the assignment.

Yes. Sicuro provides close protection services throughout the Middle East, with particularly strong operational capabilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Having been headquartered in Dubai for nearly two decades, we maintain extensive regional expertise, established local partnerships, and operational oversight across the Gulf region and the Middle East.

Yes. Sicuro provides close protection Thailand services through trusted and vetted local partners across the country.

We regularly support executive and corporate travel in key business and tourism destinations including close protection Bangkok, close protection Phuket, and close protection Pattaya. Services can include executive protection officers, secure transportation, airport meet-and-greet support, journey management, accommodation security assessments, and real-time operational monitoring through our 24/7 GSOC.

Whether supporting a short executive visit, investor meetings, site visits, or a larger corporate delegation, Sicuro delivers consistent close protection services backed by local expertise and global oversight.

Yes. Sicuro provides close protection services in Saudi Arabia through trusted and vetted local partners operating across the Kingdom.

We regularly support executive and corporate travel in key commercial and government hubs, including Riyadh, Jeddah,  Dammam, and other strategic locations throughout Saudi Arabia. Services can include close protection officers, secure transportation, airport meet-and-greet support, journey management, accommodation security assessments, and real-time operational monitoring through our 24/7 GSOC.

Whether supporting executive visits, investor meetings, government engagements, project site visits, or large corporate delegations, Sicuro delivers reliable close protection services backed by local expertise, regional knowledge, and global operational oversight.

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 services, close protection security support, and journey management solutions virtually anywhere your business takes you. 

We pride ourselves on rapid deployment of close protection services for executives, corporate travelers, and high-profile personnel worldwide . 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.  

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. 

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, ensuring continuity of close protection services throughout the incident response process 

Sicuro Group’s close protection security operations are supported by our 24/7 Global Security Operations Centre (GSOC), which provides continuous oversight, real-time tracking, threat monitoring, and incident response coordination throughout the assignment.

Protection teams operate using pre-established communication protocols, contingency plans, route assessments, and regular reporting procedures. Ground teams maintain constant communication with the GSOC, allowing rapid escalation, access to intelligence updates, and coordination with local authorities or emergency services when required.

This layered approach ensures that close protection for executives remains proactive rather than reactive, particularly in high-risk or rapidly changing environments.