Security terminology can sometimes be confusing. Executive Protection (EP) and Close Protection (CP) are closely related disciplines, but the terminology is often used differently depending on the client, environment and level of protection required.
At Fortress North, our focus is simple: understanding the individual, the environment and the potential risks, then providing the appropriate level of protection.
Executive Protection is a broader approach to protecting individuals who may face an elevated level of personal, professional or reputational risk.
This can include business owners, executives, high-net-worth individuals, public figures, athletes, entertainers and their families.
Executive Protection may involve much more than having a close protection operative physically beside a client.
It can include:
- Security assessments and threat identification
- Advance planning
- Travel security
- Secure transportation
- Route and venue planning
- Residential security
- Event security
- Protective intelligence
- Liaison with trusted partners
- Emergency and contingency planning
- Close protection where required
The objective is to provide security without unnecessarily restricting the client's normal life or routine.