Types of Protection
Covert
Invisible Security: Covert protection involves the executive protection specialist operating entirely out of sight. The specialist monitors, assesses, and intervenes as necessary without the client or the public being aware of their presence.
Stealthy Monitoring: The focus is on gathering intelligence, surveillance, and preemptively identifying threats, intervening only when absolutely necessary.
Highest Level of Discretion: The goal is to protect the client without altering their experience or alerting anyone to the presence of security.
Low Profile
Discreet Security Presence: In a low profile role, the executive protection specialist remains visible but understated, blending into the environment to avoid drawing attention.
Subtle Proximity: The specialist is close to the client, ready to intervene if needed, but does so in a manner that is less noticeable to the public.
Balanced Approach: The focus is on providing security without disrupting the client’s interactions or attracting unnecessary attention.
Overt
Visible Presence: Overt protection is where the executive protection specialist is highly visible, serving as a clear deterrent to potential threats. Their presence is designed to signal that the client is under protection.
Immediate Proximity: The specialist stays close to the client at all times, ready to respond instantly to any direct threats.
Focus on Deterrence: The primary function is to deter potential attackers by their visible presence, making it clear that the client is not an easy target.
Security Study
A security study is a comprehensive evaluation of potential risks and vulnerabilities that could threaten the safety of individuals, property, or sensitive information. The goal is to identify gaps in current security measures and provide recommendations for mitigating these risks.
Key Components of a Security Assessment:
Risk Identification: Evaluating the specific threats or risks the client faces, including physical threats, cyber threats, espionage, or even natural disasters.
Vulnerability Analysis: Identifying weaknesses in current security protocols, infrastructure, or procedures that could be exploited by potential attackers.
Threat Assessment: Analyzing potential adversaries, their capabilities, and their likelihood of targeting the client or organization.
Recommendations: Offering solutions or strategies to improve security, such as enhanced technology, personnel training, procedural changes, or physical security upgrades.
Implementation Plan: Providing a detailed roadmap on how to implement the recommended improvements, ensuring that the client can address vulnerabilities in an organized and efficient manner.