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When arranging close protection in Ireland, it’s easy to assume that a licence is a licence - that anyone calling themselves a bodyguard has been through the same level of training. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. For PAs, family office managers and advisers tasked with sourcing security, this detail matters. Choosing the wrong operative can mean hiring someone legally permitted to guard a door, but not trained to protect a person. So, what’s the difference between

When most people imagine private security, they picture a bodyguard glued to their side - tall, imposing, and impossible to ignore. It’s the classic Hollywood image: someone walking a step behind, eyes scanning the room, making their presence felt. For some, that setup works. But for many high-net-worth individuals, families, and executives, the thought of a bodyguard shadowing every movement feels intrusive. It can disrupt normal life, change how others interact with you, an

For many people, the idea of hiring a bodyguard raises immediate questions about legality. Can private individuals actually hire protection? Is it restricted to celebrities or government officials? Do you need special permission? These questions often arise when exposure changes unexpectedly. A business leader may begin travelling more frequently. A public figure may experience unwanted attention. A personal assistant or family office might be tasked with quietly exploring se

Executives today face risks that move faster than corporate governance can track - and close protection has become a strategic safeguard, not a luxury. Business leaders across the world face mounting personal and professional threats - from corporate espionage and cybercrime to targeted attacks and surveillance. For high-profile executives, close protection security has shifted from a luxury to a critical component of personal and organisational risk management. What is c