The intelligence to anticipate. The capability to protect.

Integrated, intelligence-led security to protect people, assets and operations worldwide.

The security challenges organisations face today are complex, fast-moving and high-stakes. From deliberate human threats and insider risks to natural hazards, political volatility and high-profile events, leaders need clear intelligence and foresight as well as trusted operational capability to stay ahead of disruption.

Control Risks cuts through complexity by combining strategic and tactical intelligence with on-the-ground physical expertise to safeguard your people, assets and operations; wherever you work, whatever the threat. We bring over 50 years of experience in guiding clients through instability and evolving threat dynamics.

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How we enable your security:

  • Monitoring and protective intelligence: We provide 24/7 monitoring of evolving risks, tracking the human intent, digital activity and physical impact behind emerging threats worldwide. Analysts and consultants in our Global Risk and Operations Centre combine behavioural, geopolitical and security insight with AI-enabled technology. Our threat intelligence team uses automated tooling to monitor open-source, social media, and deep and dark web venues, enabling the rapid detection and analysis of emerging threats.
  • Advisory and coordination: Our security advisors turn this intelligence into clear, actionable strategies, aligning governance, resilience planning and crisis response to your organisation’s priorities.
  • Protection and response: With embedded teams and on-the-ground specialists worldwide, we provide proportionate protection and rapid response wherever your people and operations are located.

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Human-driven threat environments

Responding to threats by hostile actors targeting people, facilities and operations.

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We offer protective security solutions in environments where organisations face threats from actors such as:

  • Organised crime groups
  • Extremist groups
  • Industrial espionage
  • Insider risks
  • Politically motivated groups
  •  Lone-wolf attacks

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Executive travel risk environments

Providing real-time threat monitoring, secure logistics, and end-to-end journey risk management to enable safe mobility and empower teams to operate securely and confidently.

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We offer on-the-ground support in situations where executives, or high-net-worth individuals travel or operate in regions with elevated security risks where:

  • Crime presents a threat to executive safety and mobility
  • Terrorism poses elevated risks in volatile or high-profile locations
  • Political instability to health, infrastructure or environmental hazards disrupt operations

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Political and social unrest environments

Minimising disruption in regions marked by instability linked to elections, leadership transitions, coups, or deep political polarisation.

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We deliver intelligence, monitoring, crisis planning and operational support in environments where:

     
  • Mass protests, strikes or activist movements escalate quickly and threaten business continuity
  • Unrest linked to elections, coups or leadership transitions creates safety and reputational risk
  • Volatile political climates require agile response and coordinated stakeholder engagement

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Global event environments

Securing high-profile sporting, political or cultural or events with comprehensive event protection.

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We deliver event security, intelligence and on-the-ground operational support to safeguard people, assets and business continuity for:

  • Hosts and organisers managing large-scale, high-visibility events
  • Sponsors and participants operating in complex risk environments
  • Nearby operators exposed to event-related disruption or reputational risk

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Natural disaster environments

Delivering rapid disaster response, recovery and preparatory strategies for businesses.

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We offer response and mitigation strategies in regions where organisations must contend with:

  • Hurricanes
  • Wildfires
  • Floods
  • Earthquakes
  • Large-scale natural hazards which can strike with little warning

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Conflict-affected environments

Supporting business operations in regions impacted by armed conflict, insurgencies and fragile political transitions.

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We deliver tailored intelligence and monitoring, crisis management and on-the-ground protection in environments where:

  • Violence and instability threaten people and assets
  • Fragile governance and power vacuums increase operational risk
  • Rapid escalation can trigger evacuations and supply chain disruption

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Empowering leaders across your organisation

Why choose us

For over 50 years, Control Risks has been the first call for senior leaders navigating risk, opportunity and transformation. Our blend of strategic intelligence, security expertise and hands-on delivery gives clients clarity and confidence to act decisively wherever they operate.

We deliver:

  • Support from our 24/7 Global Risk and Operations Centre, which monitors and alerts on emerging risks, delivers horizon scans, tracks incidents and assets, and provides surge capacity to client security teams
  • Intelligence‑led, proactive and risk‑based approach, highlighting security vulnerabilities and points of exposure that a threat actor could look to exploit
  • Tailored on-the-ground operational security, from journey management and executive protection to site security for every operating environment
  • Online threat intelligence monitoring across 30+ social media platforms and 700+ deep and dark web venues to identify threats of violence or disruption to people, assets, events and business operations

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this service for?

Whether you are managing dispersed workforces, protecting senior leadership or operating in high-risk locations, we help you stay ahead of threats and act with confidence. Our teams work with all those responsible for safeguarding against today’s increasingly volatile risk environment, from high-net-worth individuals to security teams, C-suite leaders and boards.

Can you operate globally?

Yes, we operate worldwide through our network of local offices and experts, alongside trusted partners. This global reach allows us to deliver both actionable intelligence and qualified teams wherever you need them.

How do you ensure local expertise and compliance?

We work with vetted local contacts who understand regional regulations and cultural nuances. This approach guarantees compliance, effectiveness and seamless integration into your operations.

Can you integrate with internal security teams?

Yes, we augment and build upon your existing security capabilities, ensuring smooth collaboration without adding management overhead. Our goal is to let your team focus on the mission while we handle integration and execution.

How do your solutions integrate digital and physical risks?

We provide a unified security picture by integrating physical protection with digital and online threat intelligence. This means we monitor online exposure and executive risk alongside on-the-ground security measures for a complete picture of your risks.

How do you help in responding to major crisis events?

We provide corporate clients with rapid, coordinated security solutions during high-impact global events. Our teams combine intelligence, planning and on-the-ground expertise to keep people and operations safe under pressure.

We activate and deploy vetted security teams quickly, often within 24 hours of your call. This speed ensures your organisation has immediate protection and operational continuity when it matters most.

Protecting our clients from a volatile world

Olympic-scale security: risk-led executive security in Paris

Olympic-scale security risk-led executive security in Paris

Hurricane Otis: A timely and cooperative disaster response

Hurricane Otis: a timely and cooperative disaster response

Israel-Iran: evacuations from unprecedented missile attacks

Israel-Iran: evacuations from unprecedented missile attacks

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Trusted by our clients across the globe:

  • 2000+ security solutions provided in the last 12 months
  • Experience in 178 countries from the head offices of New York to local facilities in Baghdad and the streets of Jakarta
  • Trusted by 80% of the Fortune 500
  • 1000+ security, risk and intelligence professionals
  • 10,000+ professionals trained in security and crisis management

What our clients say

“Everyone started feeling a lot better when you showed up. The sophisticated insights and professional competence you all brought to us were incredibly reassuring and helped us see our way forward.”

- Chief Financial Officer, Fortune 10 company

"We would not have made it through this without you. We cannot thank you enough."

- Chief Compliance Officer, Fortune 10 company

“Control Risks is very responsive, knowledgeable, solution-focused and efficient, while also having the ability to explain complex issues simply.”