Best Practices for Running a Private Security Detail for UHNWIs: Insights from ANZ CTC Dignitary Protection Standards

The ANZCTC Dig Pro (Dignitary Protection) standards are a set of guidelines established by the Australian and New Zealand Counter-Terrorism Committee for protecting dignitaries, VIPs, and other high-risk individuals. These standards outline the best practices for private security details tasked with providing protection to individuals in high-risk environments. They are based on international best practices […]

Avoiding Failure Through Proper Execution

The Importance of Building a Solid Operation Order in Executive Protection The pressure to respond swiftly and adapt to exigent environmental factors can often lead to the temptation of bypassing critical steps in the processes your company or program has in place, such as developing a comprehensive operation order. However, neglecting the time needed to […]

Authentic Vs Autocratic Leadership Dialogue and analysis

As executive protection specialists, we are constantly challenged with making decisions that can affect the safety and well-being of our clients. One of the biggest challenges we face is the question of leadership style: it often isn’t even one that we ask ourselves as we innately approach problems from a our nature/nurture space, but as […]

5 Powerful ways Executive Protection teams communicate

The Power of Advanced Communication Systems in Executive Protection Incorporating advanced communication systems in executive protection operations offers significant benefits to organisations, both in terms of operational efficiency and financial gains. Let’s delve into real-world examples to illustrate the value-added by these communication solutions. Seamless Integration: By utilising interoperable communication platforms such as Zello Work, […]

Keeping your family office safe at home

Deloitte’s report on Safeguarding the Family Office: Building a Security-Minded Culture emphasises the need for strong security measures within UHNW family offices. The report highlights the importance of creating a strong security culture within the family office, with a focus on protecting the privacy, safety, and well-being of family members and employees. The report recommends […]

Comprehensive Q&A on Protection

This one is an attempt to explore some of the questions that might come up from people in a family office, corporate environment or organisation who are seeking answers around why they need to pursue the security framework that a company like ours might offer and what exactly that looks like. If you read this […]