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Intelligent (UK Holdings) Limited Group of companies is involved in many different areas of security, from the manufacture of body armour and military equipment, to close protection, counter intelligence and training.
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Our Recent Posts
AGM Security Failures: Lessons & Prevention
By Alex Bomberg | 1st October 2024
What do you want people to remember about your AGM?
Understanding Martyn’s Law for Event Organisers: Pt.1
By Alex Bomberg | 1st October 2024
What do Event Organisers need to know about Martyn’s Law?
Understanding Martyn’s Law for Event Organisers: Pt.2
By Alex Bomberg | 1st October 2024
What are to top ten lessons Event Organisers can learn from the Manchester Arena Attack?
IP Directors visit to Iraq and Kurdistan
By Alex Bomberg | 1st March 2023
In March of 2024, IP Directors Alex Bomberg and Christian Hill visted Iraq and Kurdistan.
Fireside Chat between Alex Bomberg and Miguel Giestas
By Alex Bomberg | 1st June 2022
A casual chat between Alex and Miguel about running International Security operations etc.
Combating Activists
By Alex Bomberg | 1st Oct 2021
How do you start to protect your organisation against Activists? This article looks at understanding the threat of Activism and combatting the issue.
Social Engineering
By Alex Bomberg | 14th Jan 2021
This podcast article looks ‘Operational Psychology’ and ‘Social Engineering’ and its use in intelligence gathering and industrial espionage.
Alex Bomberg on football players security
By AP & Alex Bomberg | 2020
Alex Bomberg’s interview with AP focused on the increasing security concerns for professional football players.
Luxury Home Security in London
By Virginie Roux | 14th Dec 2020
This blog article looks at the burglary of luxury homes in London's most affluent boroughs.
Rural Crime Prevention
By Virginie Roux | 05th Nov 2020
Rural crime is a real concern for owners of country estates, farms and stately homes, but what can be done to combat it?
The attempted kidnap of HRH Princess Anne
By Virginie Roux | 9th July 2020
The 1974 attempted kidnap of HRH Princess Anne on that Mall in London. A kidnap that came so close to succeeding.
How to become a Bodyguard?
By Virginie Roux | 16th July 2020
The licensing requirement and the core skills that are desirable for a Bodyguard to possess as well as touching on the training.
Drones: useful tools, toys or weapons?
By Alex Bomberg | 2nd June 2020
Drone technology and the security implications in relation to both privacy and of the weaponization of drones.
Royal Bodyguards
By Alex Bomberg | 7th May 2020
This podcast covers ares such as the cost of commercial Royal Protection, how and understanding of etiquette and Royal protocol.
The Surge of Female Bodyguards
By Virginie Roux | 21st April 2020
The number of Female Bodyguards working within the Executive Protection industry are thought to have risen in recent years.
Celebrity Stalking Cases
By Alex Bomberg | 9th April 2020
A Podcast of our article on Celebrity Stalking cases including stalking prevention and security.
"Adab": A Guide to Etiquette for Bodyguards
By Alex Bomberg | 26th March 2020
A Podcast of our article on Islamic ‘Adab’ etiquette and how 'Adab' fits with Executive Protection.
Davos Security, the World Economic Forum
By Alex Bomberg | 28th January 2020
What are the security concerns at the World Economic Forum in Davos? Is Davos at maximum capacity?
How much does a Bodyguard cost?
By Virginie Roux | 19th November 2019
How much does it cost to hire Bodyguards? What affects the prices? Are there other associated costs?
Guide to Islamic culture for travellers
By Alex Bomberg | 19th October 2019
In this article with give tips and advice on Islamic culture for travellers including local lawas and customs
Footballers: a duty of care
By Alex Bomberg | 14th August 2019
Professional footballers are getting targeted by both organised criminal and opportune thieves. Where is the duty of care?
The attempted kidnap of HRH Princess Anne
By Alex Bomberg | 8th August 2019
On the evening of the 20th March 1974, in London, Ian Ball set off to kidnap a Princess. He failed in his kidnap attempt, just.
Drones: useful tools, toys or weapons?
By Alex Bomberg | 8th Jul 2019
Is society ready to deal with the security ramifications of drone technology? We look at the threats, and how it is policed.
Should you hire security for your Wedding?
By Virginie Roux | 3rd Jul 2019
More and more people are hiring security for their wedding over concerns of unwanted guests, gatecrashers and theft.
How safe is the Hajj Pilgrimage
By Alex Bomberg | 25th Jun 2019
The Hajj is the largest religious festival in the world and it sees visitors from across the globe. What are the safety concerns?
Was MP Mark Field Right Taking Action?
By Alex Bomberg | 22nd Jun 2019
MP, Mark Field took physical action ejecting an intruder from a private dinner in London. Was he right to act?
Insider Threat Mitigation
By Alex Bomberg | 1st Jun 2019
Insider Threat actors can bring a firm to its knees What can firms really do to mitigate Insider Threats?
Protecting your Business Against Terror Attacks
By Virginie Roux | 1st Jun 2019
For righer risk businesses or locations, how can they prepare their staff and maintain the duty of care?
Can you hire Armed Bodyguards in the UK?
By Virginie Roux | 24th Jan 2019
Many VIPs visit the UK and enquire about armed security. Can you use firearms in Close Protection in the UK, what is possible?
The Bodyguard TV Series
By Alex Bomberg | 6th Nov 2018
The series Bodyguard was a major sucess of the BBC, but what did industry insiders think of the series?
How safe is the Caribbean?
By Alex Bomberg | 2nd Nov 2018
The Caribbean region sees millions of visitors each year, but how safe is the Caribbean as a vacation destination?
Hiring Private Security in New York
By Alex Bomberg | 16th Oct 2018
Hiring private security in New York can be a daunting affair. What can you expect from a bodyguard service in New York?
BBC interview on the Bodyguard series
By Alex Bomberg | 24th Sept 2018
Alex Bomberg talks with BBC Radio about the TV series Bodyguard, what it takes to be a bodyguard in the UK etc.
How safe is London to visit?
By Alex Bomberg | 27th August 2019
London receive a lot of bad press in regard to security concerns surrounding knife attacks and robberies etc. How does this affect tourism?
Types of Security Dogs
By Virginie Roux | 8th June 2018
From Search Dogs and Patrol Dogs to Military and Police Attack Dogs. In this blog we look at those roles.
Our New York Office
By Alex Bomberg | 1st May 2018
Intelligent Protection is pleased to announce the opening of its first office in the USA and its further expansion plans.
The Surge of Female Bodyguards
By Virginie Roux | 9th April 2018
Female Bodyguards working within the industry make up less than 10%. What role do females play in Executive Protection?
How to master security on Social Media
By Virginie Roux | 22nd March 2018
In light of the recent story in relation to Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, how you can stay safe while still enjoying Social Media.
Situational Awareness | Personal Safety Advice
By Sat Rayit | 3rd March 2018
Sat Rayit takes a good look at Situational Awareness and asks, "just how tuned in are we to our environment?"
Business Travel Security
By Virginie Roux | 1st March 2018
Companies have a duty of care towards staff travelling the globe! Here, we look at Travel Policies and Risk Assessments etc.
Celebrity Stalking Cases
By Alex Bomberg | 19th February 2018
Celebrity stalking cases are very often far more publicised than the most severe cases of stalking we sometimes see in the press.
Use of Force as a Bodyguard
By Sat Rayit | 13th February 2018
If you use force as a Bodyguard, have you failed? Sat Rayit looks at reasonable use of force for Bodyguards. Can you justify your actions in court?
The Bodyguard Film – fact from fiction
By Alex Bomberg | 7th February 2018
Alex Bomberg takes a look at the iconic 1990's film, 'The Bodyguard' and seperates fact from fiction, dissecting the storylines.
Adab A Guide to Etiquette for Bodyguards
By Alex Bomberg | 1st February 2018
In this article, Alex Bomberg looks at ‘Adab’, prescribed Islamic etiquette, how that fits well with Executive Protection.
How to become a Bodyguard
By Vrginie Roux | 26th January 2018
How do you become a Bodyguard in the UK? Virginie Roux discusses all you need to know, from certified courses and more.
Hiring a Bodyguard in France
By Vrginie Roux | 18th January 2018
Hiring a Bodyguard in France, what you need to know and more importantly what you legal obligations are under French laws.
Guide to Rapid Triage for Major Incidents
By Adam Gent | 15th January 2018
A major incident such as a terrorist could happen at any time and you may find yourself as a First Responder.
Armed Security Services in France
By Virginie Roux | 2nd January 2018
Article on the new laws in France relating to the use of firearms for Executive Protection and how this law is applied.
Royal Bodyguards
By Alex Bomberg | 30th December 2017
Intelligent Protection has been providing Royalty Protection for a number of years. What does Royalty Protection involve?
Protecting stars and billionaires
By Alex Bomberg | updated Oct 17th 2019
An interview with Intelligent Protection team members on protecting Royal families, UHNWI's and Clients around the globe.
Intelligent Protection's new Paris offices
By Alex Bomberg | 20th May 2017
Our new office in Paris, the only UK firm with CNAPS certification for Close Protection, and the future of armed bodyguards in France.
Executive Protection Across Asia
By Sat Rayit | 23rd April 2017
Working across Asia as an Executive Bodyguard is not at times easy, here we dissus some of the operational concerns.
Travel Risk Reports
By Alex Bomberg | 23rd April 2017
In an age where we can just hope on a flight and travel carefree, what precautions can we take to ensure that if things go wrong we can "self help".
Interview on the Kim Kardashian Robbery in Paris
By Alex Bomberg | 23rd April 2017
BBC Radio 4 interview with Alex Bomberg in relation to the Kim Kardashian robbery in Paris and the security failings.
Social Engineering
By Alex Bomberg | 9th February 2016
Social Engineering are all around us, from influence operations carried out by Super Powers, through to your everyday interactions on Social Media.
How to Hire a Bodyguard
By Virginie Roux | 1st January 2015
Hiring a Bodyguard can be a daunting task, even if you have hired private security many times, it can still be full of pit falls.
TSCM Sweep Guide
By Alex Bomberg | 1st December 2014
An in depth guide on how to commission a TSCM Sweep, what questions to ask, on what equipment is used and how a TSCM Sweep is conducted.
Social Media, your ego and security…
By Alex Bomberg | updated: 28 August 2019
In the wake of the Kim Kardashian robbery in Paris, France. We discusses the need to control and monitor social media use.
Defensive Driving Course
By Alex Bomberg | 9th September 2012
Defensive Driving is an important skill for any security professional or high-net-worth individual who likes to drive themselves.
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