What Secofa does

SECOFA S.A.S. (Security Consulting of Americas) is a Colombian private security and risk-management services firm founded on May 5, 2005, headquartered in Bogotá with regional offices in Barranquilla and Medellín. The company delivers enterprise-focused security studies spanning personnel background verification (criminal records, employment references, domicile visits, financial analysis across 180+ databases), business-associate security studies aligned with BASC/OEA and SARLAFT/LA/FT regulations, conventional polygraph and Voice Stress Analysis (VSA) testing, a 24/7 ethics hotline (Línea Ética), corporate investigations and specialized training.

Its core technology is the proprietary Plataforma Secofa Virtual, a web-based platform through which corporate clients request, manage, review and track security studies in real time. The platform is supported by a HESK-powered help desk and integrates with the firm's field-services operations. Voice Stress Analysis software processes audio to detect physiological stress indicators during polygraph examinations, and the firm highlights 24-hour report turnaround, 100% confidentiality guarantees, and both in-person and virtual visitation options.

SECOFA generates revenue through professional services fees for security consulting, background verification, polygraph/VSA testing, investigations, ethics hotline management and training, sold via enterprise field sales with bespoke quotations. It holds Resolution No. 2169 accreditation from the Superintendencia de Vigilancia y Seguridad Privada and BASC Auditor registration with the World BASC Organization. The firm reports 700+ accredited professionals, 200+ active corporate clients, and more than 100,000 completed security processes across Colombia.

Name

Secofa

Legal name

SECOFA S.A.S.

Website

https://secofa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SECOFA S.A.S. is a Colombian security and risk-management firm founded in 2005 that provides enterprise clients with background verification, business-associate security studies, polygraph/Voice Stress Analysis, ethics hotlines, investigations and training, delivered through its proprietary Secofa Virtual platform and a national field force of 700+ accredited professionals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Background Verification & Security Consulting Services

NAICS

Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Security Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Advisory (BPAKADAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Onboarding, KYC & Account Verification Support (BPAAABAG)

Keywords

• Background verification services
• Polygraph testing services
• Business associate security
• Supply chain compliance
• Enterprise risk consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Bogotá

HQ country

Colombia

HQ region

Latin America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Security Consulting Services: Revenue generated from providing security consulting, background verification studies, polygraph services, business associate security studies, ethics hotline, investigations, and training services to corporate clients

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Secofa is a Colombian security consulting and risk management company that delivers personnel reliability studies, business associate security verifications, polygraph and Voice Stress Analysis (VSA) testing, ethics hotline services, investigations, and corporate security training to enterprise clients. Services are requested, managed, and tracked through the proprietary Secofa Virtual platform, with reports typically delivered within 24 hours. The company supports BASC/OEA certification processes and SARLAFT/LA/FT regulatory compliance for clients across Colombia.

Product overview

SECOFA (Security Consulting of the Americas) operates as a comprehensive security and risk management services company established in 2005, offering a platform-plus-services model. The core offering is the Plataforma Secofa Virtual—a proprietary web-based platform enabling clients to request, manage, and track security studies in real-time. This platform serves as the hub for six integrated service modules: Estudios de Confiabilidad a Personas (personnel reliability studies with background checks, home visits, and financial analysis), Estudios de Seguridad a Asociados de Negocios (business partner security studies with BASC/OEA compliance), Poligrafía y VSA (polygraph and voice stress analysis testing), Línea Ética (24/7 ethics reporting hotline), Operaciones e Investigaciones (specialized investigation services), and Capacitaciones (corporate security training). All services are delivered by accredited professionals and supported by technical assistance via a dedicated help desk system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Secofa Virtual: Technological platform for requesting, managing, reviewing, and tracking security studies in real time.
• Plataforma SECOFA

Products and services

• Plataforma Secofa Virtual Web-based platform enabling enterprise clients to request, manage, review and track security studies in real time; includes 24/7 technical support.
• Estudios de Confiabilidad a Personas Reliability and background verification studies for personnel selection including criminal background checks, employment references, home visits (in-person and virtual), financial analysis, and academic credential verification across 180+ national and international databases. Designed for enterprise HR and security teams.
• Estudios de Seguridad a Asociados de Negocios Security studies for business partners (clients and suppliers) including BASC/OEA-focused visits, legal entity verification and compliance with SARLAFT and LA/FT regulations. Designed for compliance, procurement, and supply chain teams.
• Poligrafía y VSA (Análisis de Estrés por Voz) Conventional polygraph testing and Voice Stress Analysis (VSA) that detects physiological stress indicators in candidates' voices; includes video recording, national coverage and 24-hour report delivery. Targeted at HR and security teams conducting candidate veracity assessments.
• Línea Ética Confidential 24/7 reporting channel for employees and external parties to report unethical behaviors including workplace safety violations, discrimination, conflicts of interest, bribery, fraud and unfair competition. Marketed as 100% effective.
• Operaciones e Investigaciones Investigation services including economic investigations, intellectual property investigations, claims investigations, supply chain security, and security innovation accompaniment for corporate clients.
• Capacitaciones Corporate and virtual training programs focused on security, SGSST compliance, LA/LAFT and SARLAFT regulations to prevent certification and information risks for enterprise clients.
• Procedimiento de Debida Diligencia Due diligence procedure for knowing business partners through information analysis, risk identification, and mitigation measures, compliant with anti-corruption and LA/FT regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% confidentiality guaranteed
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BASC (Business Alliance for Secure Commerce)coreOthersSecofa is registered with BASC-World Organization (OMB) as an Auditor Company, enabling them to provide BASC certification support services including visits with BASC/OEA focus, consultancy, and training.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kroll: Global risk consulting firm providing investigations, due diligence, and compliance advisory. Comparable to Secofa's business associate studies, investigations, and SARLAFT advisory practices at a much larger scale.
• Control Risks: Specialist risk consultancy offering investigations, integrity due diligence, and security consulting to multinationals. Comparable to Secofa's GRC advisory and investigations offerings but serving global enterprises.
• Pinkerton: Global investigations, corporate security, and supply-chain risk firm. Overlaps with Secofa's investigations, business associate verification, and supply chain security modules as part of a much broader portfolio.
• G4S: Worldwide security services provider covering manned guarding, investigations, and background screening. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities with Secofa's integrated services model.

Emerging players

• Checkr: Modern API-driven background check platform focused on US hiring and gig-economy use cases. Comparable in the background-screening category but with a tech-first delivery model that contrasts Secofa's human-led, in-person approach.

Others

• SGS: Global testing, inspection, and certification company that performs BASC/OEA-style audits and supply-chain security certification programs. Comparable to Secofa's BASC auditor registration and OEA advisory services.
• Bureau Veritas: International TIC (testing, inspection, certification) firm active in supply-chain security certifications and compliance audits. Comparable to Secofa's OEA/BASC advisory and corporate training offerings.

Direct peers

• Accurate Background: Employment background screening provider serving enterprise and SMB customers. Directly comparable in scope of criminal, financial, and reference checks.
• HireRight: Global employment background screening provider offering criminal, employment, and credential checks via a managed platform. Directly comparable to Secofa's Estudios de Confiabilidad a Personas module.
• Sterling (Sterling Backcheck): Large background screening and identity verification company serving enterprise hiring and compliance needs. Closely comparable in product scope and customer base to Secofa's personnel reliability and business associate services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Secofa-r4s
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/security-consulting-of-americas
• Xx.com/secofa_colombia

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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