International Security & Protection Services (ISPS Security)

What International Security & Protection Services (ISPS Security) does

International Security & Protection Services (ISPS Security) is a family-owned private security company headquartered in Zwolle, Netherlands, with a regional branch in Aruba operating as Gripp Caribbean Security. Founded around 1979, the company holds a license from the Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security under Dutch Service Number 1881 and claims over 45 years of operational experience. Lead trainer Dhr. P. Huizinga anchors the firm with 40+ years of defense-sports experience and 30+ years of international Close Protection work, including details for Al Gore and Pim Fortuyn, and has personally trained more than 200 Close Protection Officers. The company is a member of the International Bodyguard and Security Services Association (IBSSA) in Hungary and the Netherlands.

The service portfolio spans Close Protection (bodyguard services), K9 unit operations (surveillance dogs, narcotics detection dogs, explosives detection dogs, place of crime detection dogs, and Close Protection Patrol Dog teams), crowd management for events up to 30,000+ visitors, predictive profiling using TNO-validated competencies, Red Teaming security testing, and strategic security consulting. Underlying technical capabilities include TNO-validated predictive profiling methodology, European-certified Bomb Explorer IED K9 teams, and proprietary handler-training curricula. The company also runs professional dog training programs exclusively in Aruba, Close Protection Officer training, self-defense courses for women, and a JoomShopping-based e-commerce store selling custom dog accessories and gift cards priced from $12.50 to $100.

Revenue is generated primarily through quote-based professional services contracts (fixed or hourly fee arrangements) for Close Protection, K9, crowd management, profiling, and training, supplemented by direct-to-consumer retail revenue from unit-priced dog accessories. The customer base is diversified across government institutions (Dutch Ministry of Justice license; deployments at schools, transport/logistics firms, government buildings), high-profile individuals (Quote-500 clients, executives, politicians), multinational corporations, event organizers (music, business, sports, fairs, weddings), and dog owners. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales, event-driven procurement relationships, in-person training delivery in Aruba, and a small e-commerce channel. The firm operates with a minimal disclosed headcount, remains family-controlled, and has no institutional investors or public financial disclosures.

Name

International Security & Protection Services (ISPS Security)

Legal name

International Security & Protection Services

Website

https://isps-security.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ISPS Security is a family-owned Dutch security firm providing Close Protection, K9 detection, crowd management, predictive profiling, and red teaming services across the Netherlands and Caribbean. It also runs training programs and a small e-commerce store for dog accessories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Security Services

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Festivals, Fairs & Outdoor Event Security (BPAKACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security Training & Compliance (Guard Training, SOPs, Drills) (BPABAMAN), ISPS Code Compliance & Port Facility Security Assessments (PFSA/PFSP) (TLAHANAA)

Keywords

• Close protection services
• K9 security units
• Crowd management
• Predictive profiling
• Security training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Services (Close Protection, Crowd Management, K9): Recurring and project-based security service contracts including Close Protection Officers (CPO), K9 units, crowd management, predictive profiling, and red teaming. Billed per contract with both fixed and hourly fee arrangements.
2. Training & Education: Training and education programs including dog training, CPO training, and self-defense courses for women. Billed per training module or course.
3. E-commerce Store (Dog Items, Tailor-Made, Gift Cards): Online store selling custom-made dog collars and bracelets, anti-tick collars, dog accessories, and gift cards. Products priced per unit.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ISPS Security is a family-owned Dutch security company that provides licensed professional security services including Close Protection (bodyguard services), K-9 detection units (narcotics, explosives, surveillance, and place of crime detection), Crowd Management for events, Predictive Profiling, and Red Teaming. The company also delivers security training and education programs (dog handler training in Aruba and self-defense for women) and operates an online shop selling dog accessories and gift cards.

Product overview

International Security & Protection Services (ISPS Security) operates as a family-owned security company based in the Netherlands with over 45 years of experience, holding a license from the Ministry of Justice and Security. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of security services and training programs. Core services include Close Protection (bodyguard services), the K-9 Unit (Hondenbrigade) with various canine capabilities, Crowd Management for events, Predictive Profiling (behavioral analysis), Red Teaming (security testing), and Strategic Security Advice. The company also operates an online retail shop selling custom dog accessories, training services, and gift cards, as well as the ISPS International Dog Training & Education division in Aruba offering professional dog handler training programs. A regional branch operates under the name Gripp Caribbean Security in Aruba.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Close Protection Professional personal security services delivered by certified Close Protection Officers (CPOs)/bodyguards, providing subtle yet effective protection for clients including prominent figures, executives, and private individuals, both nationally and internationally.
• Hondenbrigade (K-9 Unit) Specialized canine security teams including surveillance dogs, narcotics detection dogs (NDD), explosives detection dogs (EDD), place crime detection dogs (PDD), and Close Protection Patrol Dog (CPPD) teams certified for various deployment scenarios.
• Crowd Management Event security and crowd control services for events ranging from small gatherings to events with more than 30,000 visitors, including proactive observation, risk signaling, and de-escalating interventions.
• Predictive Profiling Behavioral analysis and threat detection service where trained profilers observe individuals to identify deviating patterns indicating potential conflict or criminal intent, enabling early intervention before escalation.
• Red Teaming Security testing service that includes practical tests of operational security methods (e.g., physical access testing) and deep strategic/tactical analysis challenging organizational thinking, delivered as standalone or combined exercises.
• Veiligheidsadvies (Security Advice) Strategic security consulting encompassing threat and vulnerability analysis, Red Teaming and penetration testing, integrity and screening services, compliance with sector-specific security standards including the ISPS code for maritime security, and independent audits.
• ISPS International Dog Training & Education Professional dog training and education programs offered in Aruba including surveillance dog training, narcotics detection dog training (NDD), explosives detection dog training (EDD), first aid for dogs, puppy training from 6 weeks old, and the intensive 'TO THE MAX!!' training program for handlers and dogs.
• Zelfverdediging voor vrouwen (Self-defense for Women) Specialized self-defense training for women teaching practical techniques and mental strategies for protection in unsafe or threatening situations, offered in three levels of four weeks each.
• Tailor Made Items Custom-made dog accessories including bracelets, collars, Caribbean Happy Collars, and anti-tick collars available in various sizes.
• Dog Items Dog training accessories including belt bags/treat bags for use during training or daily walks.
• Giftcards Gift cards available in Bronze ($12.50), Silver ($25), Golden ($50), and Platinum ($100) tiers, valid for 12 months with a unique serial number.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 Close Protection Officers trained by lead trainer Dhr. Huizinga
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gripp Caribbean SecuritycoreOthersRegional subsidiary of ISPS Security operating in the Caribbean under the name Gripp Caribbean Security. Handles local security service delivery in the Caribbean region and hosts ISPS International Dog Training & Education programs in Aruba.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• G4S: Global security services integrator offering manned guarding, event security, secure logistics, and security consulting across dozens of countries. Comparable to ISPS because it competes for the same Close Protection and event-security contracts at large multinational and government scale, but operates as a much broader, listed platform.
• Securitas: Large global security services provider with manned guarding, mobile patrol, and specialized security solutions. Comparable to ISPS in core security guard / protective services, but operates at vastly greater scale with a wider geographic footprint and broader service portfolio.
• Prosegur: International security company providing manned guarding, cash logistics, and cybersecurity services. Comparable to ISPS in offering Close Protection-adjacent and guarding services to enterprise clients, but with much larger scale and broader security portfolio.
• ISS Security: Global facility services and security provider offering manned security, event security, and security consulting. Comparable to ISPS in manned security and event/crowd services, though operating at much greater scale with a broader integrated facility management portfolio.

Direct peers

• Pinkerton: Corporate security provider offering executive protection, event security, and security consulting. Comparable to ISPS in the Close Protection, crowd management, and security advisory verticals, though operating as a much larger, longer-established incumbent.
• Control Risks: Specialist security and risk consultancy providing executive protection, event security, security advisory, and crisis response to corporate and high-net-worth clients. Comparable to ISPS because it targets the same high-net-worth, executive, and event-security segments with similar risk-analysis-led engagements.
• MNG K9: Specialist K9 detection services company offering explosives, narcotics, and other detection dog teams. Comparable to ISPS in the EDD/NDD K9 detection capability, with similar European operational footprint and regulated certifications.
• Sword Security (formerly VPS): UK-based specialist security company with K9 detection, event security, and close protection offerings. Comparable to ISPS because of similar K9 detection (including EDD), Close Protection, and event security specialization.

Regional players

• Trigion: Dutch security services firm offering manned guarding, event security, and security technology across the Netherlands. Comparable to ISPS as a Netherlands-based security services competitor in guarding and event verticals, with deeper local Dutch market penetration.

Emerging players

• SOMA Security: Niche Dutch/European close protection and security consultancy. Comparable to ISPS as a regional specialist in Close Protection and security profiling serving executives and high-net-worth clients in the Dutch market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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