The importance of security in our daily lives cannot be undermined. This is especially true in the case of people who are in the limelight by virtue of their position in fields like politics, sports, arts and media etc.

A Close Protection Officer or a Bodyguard is a kind of security guard who is entrusted with the responsibility of the security of a person, who is usually a famous personality from any field.

Perhaps you are traveling abroad to some country and worried about the threats you are receiving. Your life may be at risk, but that shouldn’t just stop you from going abroad. All that you need to do is take a bodyguard service support. Fame gets you admirers as well as enemies. That is where the necessity for a bodyguard arises. 

A bodyguard’s duty is to protect the hiring authority – an individual or its family. These security guards can be hired through private bodyguard agencies or can be government appointed agents as well.

"The CSO's note book"

The importance of security surveys – what to look for in a survey

A good cost effective security system is the kind that addresses the most feasible vulnerabilities and threats to critical assets within the security budget restrains.

Inside Executive Protection

The added value of Shooting Practice

I have recently read an article about an Executive Protection Training course that did not include Shooting Practice.

"The CSO's note book"

The Aggressor's MO and other things we tend to overlook when planning security
As we already know, a good cost effective security system is the kind that addresses the most feasible vulnerabilities and threats to critical assets within the security budget restrains.

"The CSO's note book"

Recruitment of friendly forces = "Force Multipliers"

How to enhance your company's security with the help of non - security personnel      

Make sure your security system makes sense (not only to you and the security personnel, but also to the rest of the employee force from top to bottom) – A sensible security system minimizes antagonistic attitudes from your vicinity.

Combating terrorism successfully
Global terrorism: While terrorism has become a global phenomenon - not solely restricted to the traditional conflict-regions such as the Middle East, Africa, South America and South East Asia, or limited to small scale acts of violence - a major part of the western world still sways between painful awakenings, denial attempts or just plain disbelief.

Security refers to the situation of being protected against a danger. It can be similar to safety. The only difference is the importance given to the element of protection from any potential threats. 

Most VIPs and special executives in different fields of work look for close protection officers/ agents for their protection needs. Many government officials, high ranking officers of big companies and even small businessmen seek the help of close protection officials to make sure their lives are secure.