Security Co

What Security Co does

Security Co (سكيورتي كو / الزواهد للحراسات الامنية) is a Saudi Arabia-based, first-category (Grade A) licensed security guard services provider founded in 2004 and headquartered in Riyadh. The company delivers manned physical security, cash-in-transit, event security, construction site guarding, commercial complex security, corporate guarding, VIP/executive protection, compound security, ATM cash replenishment, and drone-enabled aerial surveillance to government entities, large enterprises (SABIC, STC, Mobily, Saudi Binladin Group), educational institutions (Princess Noura bint Abdulrahman University), commercial complexes, event organizers, construction sites, and individual VIPs. Service delivery relies on trained male and female security personnel operating 24/7 under field supervision, supplemented by a technology stack that includes AI-enabled CCTV with facial recognition and license plate recognition, smart alarm platforms, access control systems, and drone surveillance with thermal/night vision and AI-assisted target tracking.

The company's revenue model is project-based professional services: customers receive site-specific security plans and customized quotes rather than published list prices. Pricing for personal bodyguard services ranges from 80 to 250+ SAR per hour (basic 80-120, professional 120-180, VIP executive 180-250+), with monthly contracts priced approximately 12,000-35,000 SAR depending on threat level, headcount, and coverage duration. Larger enterprise contracts (corporate guarding, event security, construction sites) are quoted based on guard count, coverage hours, risk profile, and site assessment. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales via a bilingual website, phone (0538451740), email ([email protected]), and WhatsApp, with active content marketing through a bilingual Arabic/English blog covering Ministry of Interior regulations, Vision 2030 alignment, drone usage, and security technology trends.

The company holds an operating permit from the Saudi Ministry of Interior for cash-in-transit services and operates domestically across Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, Khobar, Makkah, and Madinah. Ownership is private with no disclosed parent company, external investors, or management team, and no public revenue figures have been disclosed.

Name

Security Co

Legal name

Security Co

Website

https://securityco.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Security Co (سكيورتي كو) is a Riyadh-based, Ministry of Interior-licensed first-category security guard company founded in 2004, providing manned guarding, cash-in-transit, event security, VIP protection, and drone surveillance to government agencies, large Saudi enterprises, and commercial clients across Saudi Arabia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Services

NAICS

Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161), Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Armored Car Services (561613)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Manned Guarding & Site Security (Static Guards) (BPABAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Sector Guarding (Government Buildings, Courthouses) (BPAKAAAG), Secure Transportation & Protective Driving (Armored / Convoy) (BPAKABAH), Executive Protection & VIP Close Protection (THAHALAE), Private Security & Close Protection (VIP) (HSACAMAF)

Keywords

• Security guard services
• Event security services
• Corporate security solutions
• VIP protection services
• Cash transportation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Security Guard Services: Provides trained security personnel for guarding and protection services on a contract basis. Services include physical security, civil guards, monitoring and protection for various facilities including commercial complexes, corporate offices, construction sites, and residential compounds.
2. Money Transport Services: Cash-in-transit and money transfer services pursuant to permit from Ministry of Interior. Includes armored vehicles and highly trained personnel for secure cash transportation to ATMs and between facilities.
3. Event Security Management: Professional security services for events including conferences, exhibitions, sports events, concerts, and private gatherings. Includes crowd management, VIP protection, access control, and emergency response.
4. ATM Cash Replenishment Services: Services for feeding and replenishing ATM cash machines with secure transportation and armed guard protection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Security Co provides manned physical security guard services across Saudi Arabia, including event security, construction site protection, commercial complex and corporate facility guarding, VIP protection, personal bodyguard services, compound security, cash-in-transit, and ATM replenishment. Service delivery is supported by AI-enabled CCTV surveillance with facial recognition and license plate recognition, as well as drone-based aerial monitoring.

Product overview

Security Co is a first-class security guard company established in 2004 in Saudi Arabia, operating as a service-centric provider rather than a software platform. Its portfolio is organized around trained human security personnel as the core delivery mechanism, supplemented by modern technology systems. The primary service lines include Event Management Security Services, Construction Site Security, Commercial Complex Security, Corporate Security, Crisis and Emergency Management, VIP Protection, Drone Surveillance, Personal Bodyguard Services, Compound Security, Cash Transportation, and general Security Guard Services. Technology elements such as AI-enabled CCTV (with facial recognition and license plate recognition), access control systems, smart alarm platforms, and drone surveillance with thermal/night-vision capabilities are offered as integrated components within these service packages rather than as standalone products. The company operates 24/7 with field supervision by specialized supervisors and holds a permit from the Ministry of Interior for cash transportation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Security Guard Services Manned security guarding services for organizations and facilities, deploying trained security officers to provide on-site protection, deterrence, and access control.
• Event Security Crowd management, access control, and on-site security officer deployment for events, exhibitions, and large gatherings.
• Construction Site Security Guarding and surveillance of construction and infrastructure sites to protect assets, equipment, and personnel during build phases.
• Commercial Complex Security Manned guarding and surveillance for commercial complexes, malls, and retail properties to ensure shopper and tenant safety.
• Corporate Security Integrated guarding, access control, and surveillance solutions tailored for corporate offices and facilities.
• Crisis Management Emergency response and crisis management services to help organizations handle security incidents, evacuations, and disruptive events.
• VIP Protection Close-protection services for VIPs, executives, and high-profile individuals, providing trained bodyguards and secure escort.
• Drone Surveillance Aerial drone-based surveillance to monitor large sites, perimeters, and events, augmenting on-the-ground guarding.
• Personal Bodyguard On-demand personal bodyguard service for individuals seeking short-term or recurring close protection on a pay-as-you-go basis.
• Compound Security Guarding and surveillance for residential and corporate compounds, controlling access and patrolling common areas.
• Cash Transportation (CIT) Secure transportation of cash and valuables between branches, cash centers, and customer sites using armored vehicles and trained escorts.
• ATM Replenishment

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Direct peers

• Najm Al-Salam Security Services: Saudi licensed private security company offering guard services, event security, and cash-in-transit. Comparable in operating model, customer segments (commercial, government, events), and regulatory framework to Security Co.
• Wataniya Security Services: Saudi-based private security firm offering guarding, event security, and facility protection. Comparable operating model and customer base within the Saudi domestic market.
• SHL Group (Saudi Safety & Security Solutions): One of the largest Saudi private security and guarding companies, offering manned guarding, event security, and cash-in-transit across the Kingdom. Direct competitor with overlapping service lines, customer verticals, and Ministry of Interior licensing requirements.
• Afaq Security Services: Regional private security company offering manned guarding and specialized security services across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. Comparable service portfolio and regulatory positioning.
• Bunyan Security Services: Saudi licensed private security provider offering guarding, event security, and personal protection. Comparable size, service mix, and target customer verticals (commercial, residential, VIP) to Security Co.
• Naqaba Security Services: Established Saudi private security firm providing manned guarding, event security, and VIP protection services. Direct competitor for enterprise, government, and event contracts in the Saudi market.

Broad incumbents

• Securitas Saudi Arabia: Global security services giant with a Saudi Arabia operation offering manned guarding, electronic security, and risk consulting. Competes for the same enterprise and government accounts but at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• G4S / Allied Universal Saudi Arabia: Global security and cash-in-transit operator active in Saudi Arabia. Overlaps directly with Security Co's manned guarding and ATM/money transport offerings, but with vastly greater scale and international backing.
• Prosegur Saudi Arabia: International security and cash logistics provider operating in Saudi Arabia. Comparable in cash-in-transit and guarding offerings but at significantly larger multinational scale.
• Brink's Saudi Arabia: Global cash-in-transit specialist with operations in Saudi Arabia. Direct competitor for Security Co's armored vehicle and ATM replenishment service line, though with global infrastructure and brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/security_zwahed

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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