Travel Security
Why choose us?
We have an extensive background in travel security, spanning 21 years. During this time, we have supported clients through earthquakes, tsunamis, civil unrest, terrorist attacks, coups, and wars. Our team members are not only skilled professionals, but also passionate travellers. From Central Kalimantan to Syria, we have explored places where few dare to venture. This unique blend of experience allows us to offer unmatched perspectives on travel risk management and practical mitigation solutions.
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Build competence
Managing Traveller Emergencies
Develop the skills to effectively respond to incidents impacting travellers with our interactive and engaging workshop. Learn essential crisis management and incident response techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of your travellers during emergencies.
3 hours · Learn more
Practical Information Security for Travellers
Stay ahead of potential threats and protect your personal and business information while traveling with our Practical Information Security for Travellers workshop. Learn essential strategies for securing your devices, communications, and data in autocratic or higher-risk countries.
3 hours · Learn more
Practical Safety and Security for Travellers
Embark on your next adventure confidently with our Practical Safety and Security for Travellers workshop. Learn essential techniques to assess threats and risks, and effectively manage your security while traveling in higher-risk countries.
3 hours · Learn more
Customised training
If you'd like to focus on a specific aspect of travel security, we can customise a training workshop to meet your requirements.
Consulting
Build solid foundations
Travel Security Programme Optimisation
Are you looking to enhance your travel security programs and find cost savings?
We'll review your existing programs, pinpoint areas for improvement, and identify cost reduction opportunities. If your organisation lacks a travel security program, we'll help you build one from scratch.
Our approach adheres to the ISO 31030:2021 Travel Risk Management standard and international best practices, ensuring top-quality and effective solutions.
Journey Management Planning
Your team's safety is our top priority when travelling to and from high-risk locations.
We'll assess potential risks and develop a detailed journey management plan, covering arrival protocols, ground transportation, accommodations, communications, medical support, and contingency planning.
With our impartial, expert advice, you can confidently choose the best approach to safeguard your team and ensure a smooth, incident-free journey. Trust us to deliver practical travel risk management solutions that put your team's well-being first.
Travel Gear
Gear for travellers who push the boundaries
Street_Satchel Mk I DCF
The Street_Satchel Mk I DCF is a lightweight and discreet satchel made from Dyneema Composite Fabric (DCF), UHMWPE accessory tabs, custom YKK zips and a 40mm polyester sling.
$275 · Learn more
Street_Satchel Mk I ULTRA
The Street_Satchel Mk I ULTRA is a lightweight and discreet satchel made from Challenge ULTRA fabric, UHMWPE accessory tabs, custom YKK zips and a 40mm polyester sling.
$265 · Learn more
Insurance
Get yourself covered
We've selected battleface as our insurance partner.
battleface got its start providing travel insurance and services to travellers headed to unconventional or challenging destinations. Their core customers now include freelancers, humanitarians, digital nomads and adventure travellers.
battleface provides unique travel insurance benefits and services to travellers visiting or working internationally, including in the world’s most challenging places. They cover dangerous places, emergency medical treatment, evacuation and accidents, adventure activities and travel to isolated places, with 24/7 on-the-ground assistance and claims services.
Publications
Build knowledge
The Field Guide to Accommodation Security
This field guide is designed to guide you in the selection of secure accommodation during engagements in complex and higher-risk environments.
$14.99 · View now
The Field Guide to Deployment Planning
The essential guide to planning engagements in complex or higher-risk locations and getting there safely.
$6.99 · View now
The Field Guide to Personal Security
The Field Guide to Personal Security is focused on ensuring that you can stay safe while operating on the ground in complex and higher-risk environments.
$9.99 · View now
The Field Guide to Transport Security
This field guide is focused on keeping you and your team safe while you're on the road in complex and higher-risk environments.
$14.99 · View now
The Guide to Travelling in Higher-Risk Environments
The comprehensive guide to staying safe while travelling in higher-risk environments.
$9.99 · View now
Under the Radar
Mastering the art of escape, evasion, and survival in hostile environments
$14.99 · View now
Articles
Applied experience
Dangerous Travels
Subscribe to 'Dangerous Travels' on Substack, our weekly newletter focused on travel security.
Leave No Trace (Higher-Risk Edition)
How you can manage your footprint when traversing higher-risk environments.
02 Jun 2022 · Read now
Embracing Ambiguity
How to systematically reduce ambiguity during your assignments in higher-risk locations.
27 Nov 2021 · Read now
Alone, But Not Lonely
How to operate safely and successfully as an individual in higher-risk environments.
26 Oct 2021 · Read now
Building a Local Support Network
How to build a trusted local support network in higher-risk environments.
06 Aug 2021 · Read now
Reading the Street
How to read the street to recognise indicators of potential danger while travelling in higher-risk areas.
17 Jun 2020 · Read now
Being Situationally Aware
How to better make sense of your immediate environment so that you can avoid threats to your safety and security while travelling.
08 Apr 2020 · Read now
Building Good Judgement
How to develop good judgement so that you’re able to avoid precarious situations while travelling in higher-risk locations.
07 Apr 2020 · Read now