Operational Security Support

Protection built around the operation

A sensitive visit, a project site, a transport movement and a long-term deployment present different exposures. We establish the principal risks, the people to protect, the location and the client responsibilities before proposing a team or protective arrangement.

A clear operating plan identifies who makes decisions, how information is shared and what happens if conditions change. Protective intelligence and risk assessment can inform that plan where additional research is required.

Areas of support

Requirements can include personal and executive protection, convoy and movement security, site protection, force protection and security arrangements for aviation, maritime or transport environments. The capabilities deployed depend on the context and agreed mandate.

Specialist work is delivered through appropriate personnel and partners. The proposal identifies the scope, relevant permissions, equipment needs, command arrangements and interfaces with the client or local service providers.

Agree the boundaries

We confirm practical availability, mobilisation and delivery responsibilities for the specific location. A general service description does not establish permission to conduct regulated activity in a jurisdiction or guarantee an immediate deployment.

Technical surveillance inspections are a separate discipline. Where the concern is a compromised meeting room, residence, vehicle or aircraft, our TSCM service can be scoped alongside the protective arrangements.

What the engagement can deliver

The proposal confirms the outputs for your assignment. Depending on scope, these can include:

• An agreed operational security scope and deployment plan
• Defined roles, reporting and escalation arrangements
• Coordination of personnel, equipment and local support
• A debrief and follow-up recommendations where commissioned

Questions about operational security support