What Saladin Security does

Saladin Security Ltd is a privately-held security and risk management firm founded in 1978 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom (legal entity: Saladin Security Ltd, jurisdiction England). The company delivers services across four lines: Physical Protection (personal close protection, residential security, asset protection, journey management, yacht security, and event security), Consultancy (business continuity planning, crisis management, surveys and assessments, risk intelligence, procurement, surveillance, and technical surveillance counter measures), Training (the Qualified Security Professional course operated as a joint venture with Prosectra Ltd and accredited by Highfield International, plus de-mining/EOD and cyber awareness training), and Cyber Security (vulnerability assessments, managed security oversight, SentinelOne-based next-generation anti-virus, network security, data loss prevention, awareness training, and spam and web filtering).

The underlying technology stack is services-led rather than software-led. Physical protection is delivered through SIA-licensed close protection officers and uniformed guards, with security equipment (armoured vehicles, access control, CCTV) procured and integrated. Cybersecurity services rely on third-party platforms — SentinelOne for NGAV/EDR, plus standard tooling for DNS management, DLP, vulnerability scanning, and intrusion detection — wrapped into a managed service offering. An ISO 9001 quality management certification (certificate 9001-Saladin-Security-Ltd-10021) anchors compliance positioning for tenders.

Saladin generates revenue via quote-based, bespoke engagements on per-project, daily-rate, or retainer terms for government and diplomatic clients, NGOs, multinational corporates, oil and gas operators, and high-net-worth individuals. Channel and geographic distribution is direct, with wholly-owned subsidiaries Saladin Ghana Ltd (established 2011) and Saladin Kenya Ltd serving West and East Africa respectively, and a partnership with VSS extending reach into South Sudan. Pivotal strategic partnerships include Response 24 for geopolitical risk intelligence, Prosectra Ltd for accredited QSP training, and SentinelOne for endpoint security. Marquee engagements include security services for the Embassy of Switzerland in Ghana, the Embassy of Germany in Afghanistan, and the World Food Programme in South Sudan.

Name

Saladin Security

Legal name

Saladin Security Ltd

Website

https://saladin-security.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Saladin Security is a London-headquartered, privately-held security and risk management firm founded in 1978, delivering physical protection, consultancy, accredited training, and managed cybersecurity services to government, diplomatic, NGO, corporate, and high-net-worth clients across the UK, West Africa, East Africa, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Security and Risk Management Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Investigation and Security Services (5616), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Security & Close Protection (VIP) (HSACAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Protection & VIP Close Protection (THAHALAE), Cybersecurity Operations Outsourcing (SOC / SecOps) (BPAEAMAG)

Keywords

• Private security services
• Close protection services
• Risk management consulting
• Physical protection services
• Security training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Physical Protection Services: Revenue generated from deploying close protection teams, uniformed guards, residential security officers, yacht security, event security, and journey management services. Services are contracted on a per-project, daily rate, or ongoing retainer basis.
2. Consultancy Services: Fees from providing professional risk management advice including business continuity planning, crisis management, survey and assessments, risk intelligence, surveillance, and technical surveillance counter measures.
3. Cybersecurity Services: Recurring revenue from managed cybersecurity services including vulnerability assessments, next-gen anti-virus, network security, data loss prevention, spam filtering, and security awareness training.
4. Training Services: Revenue from security training programs including the Qualified Security Professional (QSP) course, hostile environment awareness training, close protection training, advanced security driving, and de-mining/UXO training services.
5. Equipment Procurement: Fees from researching and procuring security equipment for clients including armoured vehicles, riot control equipment, explosive detection devices, access control systems, and CCTV systems. Saladin remains involved throughout the supply chain including shipping, installation, and maintenance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Saladin Security is a specialist security and risk management firm delivering manned physical protection (close protection officers, residential and event guards, journey management, yacht security), security consultancy (business continuity, crisis management, surveys, risk intelligence, surveillance, technical countermeasures), accredited training programmes (QSP, HEAT, de-mining/UXO), and managed cybersecurity services (vulnerability assessments, SentinelOne endpoint protection, network security, DLP, awareness training). Services are contracted on daily-rate, retainer, multi-year, or per-project terms to governments, embassies, NGOs, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals operating in complex and unstable regions.

Product overview

Saladin Security is a private risk management company offering a comprehensive portfolio of security services organized into four main categories: Physical Protection (personal close protection, residential security, asset protection, journey management, yacht security, and events security), Consultancy (business continuity planning, crisis management, survey & assessments, risk intelligence, procurement, surveillance, and technical surveillance counter measures), Training (online security courses, de-mining & explosive ordnance disposal, and cyber awareness), and Cyber Security (vulnerability assessments, management & oversight, next-gen anti-virus, network security, data loss prevention, awareness training, and spam & web filtering). The company operates as a services provider rather than a software product, delivering both physical and digital security solutions through trained personnel and technology partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• QSP (Qualified Security Professional): A progressive twelve-unit security professional certification course designed for Security Focal Points and Security Managers, delivered as a Joint Venture programme between Saladin Security and Prosectra Ltd, accredited by Highfield International.

Products and services

• Personal Close Protection Highly professional close protection services providing personal security for individuals including risk assessment, protection teams, and tailored security solutions for diplomats, businesspeople, and high-net-worth clients.
• Residential Security Security guarding services for high-value residential properties providing bespoke security solutions including static guards, patrol services, and integration with wider security measures.
• Journey Management Systematic planning, execution, and monitoring of travel to ensure safety and well-being of personnel, including route risk assessment, communication protocols, and post-travel review.
• Yacht Security Physical and technical security solutions for yachts including risk assessments, security planning, specialist security officers, crew training, and technical systems such as CCTV, access control, underwater sonar detection, and anti-drone systems.
• Event Security Bespoke event security solutions covering risk assessment, access control, crowd management, surveillance, emergency response planning, and security personnel deployment.
• Business Continuity Planning Strategic framework development to help organisations maintain or quickly resume operations during and after disruptive events such as natural disasters or cyberattacks.
• Crisis Management Crisis management programme design and advisory services, including pre-planned procedures, contingency planning, incident management plans, and strategic crisis response.
• Security Survey and Assessments Physical and technical security assessments for residential and commercial premises, including detailed reports with recommendations for security improvements and HSE assessments.
• Risk Intelligence Geopolitical intelligence, security alerts, and country risk assessments delivered through partnership with Response 24, providing actionable intelligence on global events for multinational corporations, government agencies, and individual travellers.
• Security Equipment Procurement Independent security equipment procurement services including armoured vehicles, riot control equipment, explosive detection devices, access control systems, CCTV, and personal protection devices, with involvement across shipping, installation, and maintenance.
• Surveillance Services Covert surveillance services including mobile surveillance in vehicles and static surveillance from fixed positions, with experience drawn from specialist government-level agencies.
• Technical Surveillance Counter Measures Counter-surveillance services to detect and neutralise hostile technical surveillance, protecting client privacy and security.
• Qualified Security Professional (QSP) Training Programme Qualified Security Professional (QSP) twelve-unit course for Security Focal Points and Security Managers accredited by Highfield International, together with tailored training including hostile environment awareness training (HEAT), close protection training, advanced security driving, and surveillance courses.
• De-mining and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Professional UXO search, disposal, and training services to UN International Mine Action Standards (IMAS), provided by former specialist military and police personnel.
• Vulnerability Assessments Deep vulnerability scanning including identification of inappropriate user access, PCI DSS/PAN/PII scans, at-risk data discovery, and risk-trending reports showing improvement over time.
• Managed Security and Oversight Outsourced security management, monitoring, and incident response including firewall management, intrusion detection, log analysis, and continuous threat monitoring.
• Next-Gen Anti-Virus (SentinelOne) AI and machine learning-based antivirus offering behavioral analysis, endpoint detection and response (EDR), automated remediation, ransomware protection, and IoT device security delivered through the SentinelOne platform.
• Complete Network Security Network protection services including firewall configuration, VPN setup, and network segmentation to protect internal and external networks from unauthorized access, attacks, and data breaches.
• Data Loss Prevention DLP solutions for safeguarding sensitive data, ensuring regulatory compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA), detecting insider and external threats, and providing incident response with encryption and redaction features.
• Spam and Web Filtering DNS management, advanced spam filtering, malware detection, phishing prevention, email continuity, email archiving, DDoS protection, and web filtering services.

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Response 24coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThrough partnership with Response 24, Saladin provides clients with geopolitical intelligence, security alerts, and country risk assessments. Response 24 provides access to a team of seasoned in-house analysts dedicated to delivering actionable intelligence on pivotal global events, serving multinational corporations, government agencies, and individual travellers.
• Prosectra LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership for the Qualified Security Professional (QSP) training programme. Prosectra Ltd is the Highfield Qualifications International approved Centre responsible for presenting successful QSP delegates to Highfield for validation of the qualification, which is accredited by Highfield International.
• VSS (Victory Security Services) - South SudanminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSaladin is partnered with VSS to provide security services in South Sudan, enabling delivery of services in regions where Saladin does not have its own operational presence.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Constellis: Provides security, risk management, and stability operations in complex environments worldwide, including high-risk geographies comparable to Saladin's Africa and Middle East focus. Direct competitor for embassy and government security contracts.
• Control Risks: London-headquartered global risk consultancy and security services firm offering close protection, journey management, crisis management, and political risk intelligence. Most direct comparable to Saladin in terms of service breadth, client mix (corporates, governments, HNW), and boutique scale.
• Drum Cussac: UK-based risk management firm (now part of an international group) offering security, intelligence, and consultancy services with comparable focus on West Africa, Middle East, and emerging markets — directly overlapping Saladin's regional footprint.
• Pilgrims Group: UK-based security and risk management company providing protective services, training, and consultancy to governments, NGOs, and corporates in fragile environments. Closely mirrors Saladin's embassy, NGO, and high-risk geography focus.

Broad incumbents

• Pinkerton (Securitas subsidiary): Established investigative and security services brand now part of Securitas, offering corporate security, investigations, and executive protection. Comparable on close protection and investigative services but with broader geographic and operational scale.
• GardaWorld: One of the world's largest privately held security services companies offering physical security, cash services, and risk consulting globally. Competes with Saladin for large embassy and corporate contracts but at materially larger scale.
• Kroll: Global risk consultancy offering security, investigations, cyber, and intelligence services to corporate and government clients. Competes with Saladin in the consultancy and investigative workstreams while operating at much greater scale.
• Allied Universal: Largest global security services provider following the G4S combination, offering guarding, electronic security, and risk services. Represents the broad-incumbent benchmark against which boutique firms like Saladin compete on premium segments.

Emerging players

• S-RM: UK-headquartered intelligence and cybersecurity consultancy serving corporate and HNW clients. Overlaps Saladin's risk intelligence and cybersecurity pillars but with a more intelligence/cyber-led model.
• S-RM Intelligence and Risk Consulting (alternative listing): Smaller UK-headquartered firm specializing in geopolitical intelligence and cyber risk — overlapping Saladin's risk intelligence and cybersecurity pillars with comparable boutique positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SaladinInfoOps
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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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