What Scutum UK does

Scutum UK is the United Kingdom subsidiary of The Scutum Group, a privately-held European corporate security provider founded in 1989 and headquartered in Plymouth. The company delivers integrated physical and electronic security solutions across four pillars: Asset Protection (fleet and goods transport), Infrastructure Protection (video surveillance, fire safety, perimeter/intrusion detection, access control), Personal Protection (lone worker geolocation, SOS alerting, personal safety, travel risk management), and Data Protection (cybersecurity and a 24/7 Security Operation Centre). Underlying these pillars is the Scutum Smart Security Platform, an integrated platform that connects and converges the underlying systems for centralized supervision, supplemented by five APSAD P5-certified remote surveillance centres.

The Group operates in 14 countries across Europe and the United States with more than 3,000 security professionals protecting 425,000+ connected sites; Scutum UK supports this footprint locally with named customers across education (University of Exeter, The Chalk Hills Academy), heritage and retail (Sherlock Holmes Museum), and other sectors. The Group holds APSAD P5, the highest level of remote surveillance centre certification in France, and integrates SentinelOne endpoint protection into its data protection services.

Scutum UK monetizes through a mix of subscription recurring services (24/7 monitoring, lone worker connectivity, managed SOC), hardware sales from system installation, and managed services contracts, with pricing disclosed as quote-based, dependent on site size, risk, locations, and required technologies, typically structured as multi-year contracts. Go-to-market combines consultative direct enterprise sales targeting large companies with a 'Become a partner' channel program for resellers and integrators, supported by digital marketing, case studies, social media, and industry events.

Name

Scutum UK

Legal name

Scutum UK

Website

https://scutum.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Scutum UK delivers integrated physical and electronic security services for UK enterprises and SMEs, covering asset, infrastructure, people, and data protection through the Scutum Smart Security Platform and APSAD P5-certified remote surveillance, as part of The Scutum Group operating across 14 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Plymouth

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Monitoring Services: 24/7 remote surveillance and monitoring services through certified surveillance centres. Includes digital monitoring, alarm response, and incident management.
2. Security Systems Installation: Installation and deployment of integrated security systems including video surveillance, access control, fire safety, and perimeter security solutions.
3. Connected Device Services: Lone worker protection, geolocation tracking, and SOS alert services with ongoing connectivity and monitoring.
4. Cyber Security Services: SOC services, data protection, and cyber monitoring services for IT infrastructure protection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Scutum UK provides integrated corporate security solutions organised around four pillars: Asset Protection (transport and fleet management), Infrastructure Protection (video surveillance, fire safety, perimeter/anti-intrusion, access control), Protecting People (lone worker protection, personal safety, travel risk management), and Data Protection (cybersecurity, SOC). The Scutum Smart Security Platform converges these systems into a single intelligent, integrated platform, supported by 24/7 digital monitoring from 5 APSAD P5 certified remote surveillance centres.

Product overview

Scutum is a corporate security company offering a comprehensive, integrated portfolio of interconnected security solutions across four core pillars: Asset Protection (transport and fleet management), Infrastructure Protection (video surveillance, fire safety, perimeter security, access control), People Protection (lone worker, personal safety, travel risk management), and Data Protection (cybersecurity, SOC). Central to the offering is the Scutum Smart Security Platform, an intelligent integrated platform that connects, supervises and converges all security systems for centralized management. The company also provides specialized services including 24/7 Digital Monitoring through 5 certified remote surveillance centres, Electronic Surveillance, and Fire Protection. Scutum serves both large companies and SMEs across 14 countries with over 3,000 experts monitoring 425,000 connected sites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scutum Smart Security Platform: An intelligent, integrated security platform that connects, supervises and converges all security systems for preventive and intelligent risk management.

Products and services

• Asset Protection Security solutions for protecting goods and assets during transport, including fleet management and secure transport of products and goods, targeted at logistics, distribution, and retail operations.
• Infrastructure Protection Comprehensive protection for premises and property assets against theft, intrusion, fire, and damage, combining video surveillance, fire safety, perimeter security, and access control for multi-site enterprises.
• Protecting People Security solutions for employees including lone worker protection with connected geolocation and SOS alerts, personal safety, travel risk management, security operations, fire safety and evacuation, and remote assistance.
• Data Protection Cybersecurity services with real-time IT monitoring and data protection, including SentinelOne endpoint protection and 24/7 Security Operation Centre (SOC) for protecting IT infrastructure and data.
• Business Intelligence Data collection and analysis solutions for informed strategic decision-making, including country risk analysis for international operations and travel risk intelligence.
• Scutum Smart Security Platform Intelligent, integrated platform that connects, supervises and converges all security systems including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, fire safety, and remote monitoring for centralised management and preventive risk management.
• Digital Monitoring 24/7 surveillance with real-time analysis, reaction, and centralised protection delivered through 5 APSAD P5 certified remote surveillance centres.
• Electronic Surveillance Intelligent, connected electronic surveillance systems providing 24/7 business protection with intelligent video monitoring.
• Fire Protection Fire risk anticipation, detection and control solutions to protect teams and buildings while ensuring business continuity for organisations across multiple verticals.
• Lone Worker Protection Connected geolocation and SOS alert systems for employees working alone or in high-risk areas, with automatic 24/7 alerts processed by operators at APSAD P5 remote surveillance centres who activate emergency services or on-site intervention.
• Security Operation Centre (SOC) 24/7 cybersecurity monitoring and response service for protecting IT infrastructure and data, delivered by cyber experts within Scutum's Security Operation Centre.

Quantifiable outcome

• 425,000+ connected sites protected
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments15 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• JobLogiccoreTechnology or IntegrationJobLogic provides the customer portal for Scutum UK, enabling customers to access their accounts and manage services through a dedicated platform.
• SentinelOnecoreTechnology or IntegrationSentinelOne is integrated into Scutum's data protection offerings, providing AI-powered endpoint protection and cybersecurity capabilities as part of Scutum's SOC services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Johnson Controls: Global building solutions provider with security offerings (including Tyco Integrated Security) spanning access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and building management. Comparable to Scutum in serving enterprise customers with integrated building security and fire safety.
• ADT Inc. US-listed security systems and monitoring services provider with substantial commercial and residential customer base. Comparable to Scutum in its recurring monitoring revenue model and integrated intrusion/fire/video offerings.
• Allied Universal: North American-headquartered global security services leader formed through the G4S combination, offering guarding, electronic security, and monitoring at massive scale. Comparable to Scutum as a broad incumbent in the same security services category with a converged physical-and-cyber value proposition.

Direct peers

• Corps Security: UK-based security services provider offering manned guarding, electronic security, and monitoring to enterprise and public sector customers. Comparable to Scutum UK as a UK security services peer with similar customer segments and integrated offerings.
• Securitas AB: Swedish-headquartered global security services and solutions provider with extensive European presence in guarding, electronic security, and monitoring. Closely comparable to Scutum in offering a converged portfolio spanning physical security, monitoring centres, and enterprise multi-site contracts.
• Verisure: European leader in professionally monitored security with operations across multiple European countries. Comparable to Scutum in its subscription-based monitored security model, multi-country European footprint, and APSAD-level certified monitoring infrastructure.
• Prosegur: Spanish-headquartered global security provider operating across Europe and Latin America with security solutions, cash-in-transit, and connected security services. Comparable to Scutum in European footprint, integrated security offerings, and focus on multi-site enterprise and public sector clients.
• Mitie Group: UK-based facilities management and security services provider with a significant security division offering guarding, surveillance, and integrated security systems. Comparable to Scutum UK in serving multi-site UK enterprises and public sector clients.
• Stanley Security: Global security systems integrator offering video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, and monitoring services to enterprise and SME customers. Comparable to Scutum in its integrated systems approach and recurring monitoring revenue model.
• ICTS Europe: European security services group providing aviation, corporate, and integrated security solutions across multiple countries. Comparable to Scutum in its multi-country European presence and enterprise/government customer focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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