SECURITY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
45+ Years Industry Experience
Former Military & Police Veteran Team
SIA Licensed Close Protection Operatives
Comprehensive & Bespoke Private Security
When security becomes personal, discretion matters most.
At VIS Protection, we understand the unique security challenges faced by affluent families, including threats to personal safety, assets, and privacy. Our comprehensive private security solutions are designed to protect not only your family members but also your legacy and lifestyle. With a team of highly trained professionals, we offer tailored security services that provide discreet and effective protection, allowing you to focus on what matters most.
Ultimate Personal Protection with Private Bodyguard Hire
Our trusted close protection officers provide comprehensive private bodyguard services tailored to the personal security needs of high-net-worth individuals, families, and public figures. Our offices in London and Dublin position us strategically to cover all areas of the UK and Ireland, and our capabilities extend to providing private security on a global scale, accompanying our clients worldwide.
Why VIS Should be Your Chosen Bodyguard Company
Whether you seek a private bodyguard for hire to ensure your personal safety or the safety of your loved ones, our team of former military and ex-police bodyguards are trained to the highest SIA standards, ready to offer the utmost security and protection. Our private bodyguard services include personal bodyguard services for daily activities, special events and international travel, ensuring that wherever you are, your security is never compromised.
When Families Choose Private Security
​Most of our clients contact VIS Protection after a triggering event — a privacy breach, unwanted public attention, or a new phase in life such as children starting school or increased media exposure. We step in early, assessing potential risks and designing discreet protection plans that grow with your family.
Our Approach to Family Protection
True protection should never feel intrusive. Our operatives integrate seamlessly with household staff, drivers, and personal assistants - ensuring that family life continues as normal while a protective layer operates quietly in the background.
1. Consultation & risk assessment – confidential meeting to understand family routines, staff, and existing systems.
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2. Security design – develop a layered plan including personnel, vehicles, and technology.
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3. Implementation – discreetly integrate operatives within your household or travel arrangements.
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4. Ongoing support – continuous monitoring, reporting, and adjustments as your lifestyle evolves.
Why High-Net-Worth Families Choose Private Security
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High-profile families face evolving risks - from cyber intrusions and targeted theft to unwanted public exposure. Security for HNW families isn’t about fear, it’s about control. The right measures allow you to enjoy your lifestyle without compromise.
Key security priorities for wealthy families
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Protection from unwanted attention – managing privacy in public and online.
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Secure estate & family movements – discreet 24/7 coverage for residences, schools, and travel.
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Financial and digital security – safeguarding sensitive information and transactions.
Proactive security measures are essential to mitigate these risks, ensuring the safety of family members and the protection of their property and sensitive information. At VIS Protection, we offer comprehensive security solutions designed to address these specific concerns, providing peace of mind and safeguarding your family's well-being.
Family Security Services Tailored to Your Lifestyle
When it comes to family security, one size never fits all. Every household has its own routines, staff, travel plans, and privacy expectations. At VIS Protection, we design bespoke family protection services that adapt to your lifestyle - combining visible deterrence where needed and discreet coverage everywhere else.
Our team of former military and police professionals deliver seamless security across every aspect of family life, from home and travel to events and estate management.
Close Protection & Bodyguard Services
Our SIA-licensed operatives provide personal protection for family members at home, in public, or while travelling. Whether you need discreet cover during daily activities or a visible presence at high-profile events, our officers maintain your safety and privacy without disrupting your lifestyle.
Family Office Security
Your family office holds sensitive financial and personal information. We implement advanced physical and cyber security protocols to prevent data breaches, fraud, and unauthorised access - ensuring confidentiality across every transaction and communication channel.
Secure Transportation & Bodyguard Drivers
Our security-trained chauffeurs combine safe transport with active threat awareness. From school runs and business meetings to airport transfers, every journey is assessed, planned, and executed with discretion and precision for complete peace of mind on the road.
Residential Security & Estate Protection
Your home should always feel like a sanctuary. We provide 24/7 residential protection through on-site personnel, secure entry systems, and intelligent surveillance technology. Our team monitor, deter, and respond discreetly to any potential intrusion or risk.
International & Travel Security
Travel introduces unique challenges - especially for high-profile families. Our international travel security specialists handle pre-travel risk assessments, itinerary planning, and on-the-ground protection, ensuring safety and continuity wherever you are in the world.
Private Event & Venue Security
Whether it’s a private celebration, corporate gathering, or charity function, our event security teams safeguard guests, venues, and VIP movements with unobtrusive precision. We coordinate seamlessly with existing staff to maintain an elegant, secure environment from start to finish.
Our Google Reviews
Why Choose VIS Protection for Family Security Services?
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Veteran-owned and operated by former British Military personnel with over 46 years of combined experience.
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All operatives are military or police veterans and trained to the highest SIA standards.
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Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Award recipients and part of the Defence Employers Recognition Scheme.
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Discreet and professional services tailored to high net worth individuals, families, and businesses.
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Trusted by some of the top 10 wealthiest people in the world, members of the British Royal Family, diplomats, and embassies.
Our Locations
We provide close protection and private bodyguard security across the UK and Ireland, including Central and Greater London, Essex and the Home Counties, Birmingham, Manchester, Cheshire, Dublin and Belfast.
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