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What Is Executive Protection and who needs it?

Executive protection (EP), sometimes called close protection, is a specialized security service designed to safeguard high-profile individuals against physical threats, surveillance, harassment, and other risks.

Unlike standard security, EP integrates protective intelligence, threat analysis, and rapid response planning to ensure safety without compromising freedom of movement.

Executive protection services are for clients who wish to implement a mobile, inner layer of security for themselves and/or family members. While the reasons may vary, EP services allow clients to continue their normal routines safely and with minimal disruption.

Typical clients range from ultra high net worth or high-profile individuals, CEO’s, corporate executives, board of directors and its members, members of royal families, or political leaders who wish to travel safely and seamlessly while maintaining privacy and discretion with an elite and professional security team.

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Why Choose Hyperion Services?

We deliver Tier 1-level executive protection, built on decades of military special operations, protective intelligence, and high-threat security experience.

Our protection is strategic, discreet, and intelligence-led—designed to prevent incidents before they occur.

Our key differentiators:

  • Proven Operatives – Former U.S. and allied special operations, law enforcement, and intelligence professionals.

  • Global Reach – Capable of operating in over 100 countries.

  • Integrated Protective Intelligence – 24/7 monitoring of emerging risks, social media threats, and geo-political instability.

  • Tailored Security Profiles – Customized protection plans for each principal.

Expert Full-Scale and A la Carte Protection Services

At Hyperion Services, our executive protection goes beyond basic bodyguard work. We deliver intelligence-driven security that adapts to changing threats in real time.

Whether it’s a high-profile event, international travel, or securing a private residence, our team combines protective intelligence, close protection, and careful planning.

Explore our core services and choose from full-scale protection or select specific services to match your needs. Each option can be tailored to your location, risk level, and objectives—ensuring safety, freedom of movement, and peace of mind.

Service TypeDescription

Close Protection

Executive protection agents safeguarding the principal 24/7.

Protective Intelligence

Ongoing threat monitoring with proactive risk mitigation.

Residential Security

Executive-level protection for estates, residences, and temporary stays.

Secure Transportation

Secure executive travel with armored or unarmored vehicles.

Travel Risk Management

Pre-trip security planning, route analysis, and local liaison support.

Event Security

High-profile event protection with advanced security planning.
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Costs for Executive Protection Services

Because every client has unique needs, we offer executive protection services in several flexible formats without sacrificing the high quality of agents and services for which Hyperion has earned its unmatched reputation.

Regardless of which option you choose, all of our executive protection services include:

  • A responsive 24/7 operational support team
  • A full-scale intelligence & threat analysis team
  • An all-inclusive daily rate which includes the cost of the agent(s) as well as all agent expenses (i.e. flights, lodging, rental vehicles, meals, and other operationally-related equipment)

Choose between a fixed-term contract option or pre-purchase your security with our flexible Hyperion Black Card service.

If you need help figuring out what you need, reach out to one of our security advisors.

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Option 1: Term Contract

Clients with long-term needs or clients who want to plan coverage for a known, planned period can opt for a term contract which offers the greatest cost savings compared to flexible term options.

Costs

The all-inclusive daily rate (labor & expenses) for contract executive protection services varies** but generally ranges from $1,600 (USD) – $2,500 (USD), per agent, per day.

**The exact rate per agent depends upon the location and environment where the agent will perform his or her duties, specific threats towards the client, and duration of the requested service period.

Option 2: Prepaid Services

The Hyperion Black Card is a pre-paid option created for ultimate flexibility for those who don’t know when they need protection but want access to a full security team in a moment’s notice without having to spend time on contract details.

Costs

Levels start at $50,000 (USD) and are all-inclusive by mission tier offering the most capable and flexible security service in the world.

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FAQs About Executive Protection

An executive protection (EP) agent provides a broader, intelligence-driven security service that goes beyond physical guarding. Bodyguards primarily act as a physical barrier between a client and a threat, with limited training requirements in most regions. In contrast, EP agents use surveillance, threat assessment, and protective strategies to prevent threats before they occur. Most EP agents are former military or law enforcement with advanced training in counter-surveillance, protective intelligence, and high-threat response.

Close protection refers specifically to the physical safeguarding of a client in close proximity. Executive protection includes close protection but also encompasses intelligence gathering, logistical planning, and proactive threat mitigation.

Our agents operate in roles such as:

  • Loose Follow Overwatch – Remaining close enough to respond without drawing attention.
  • Close Protection – Maintaining direct presence to ensure safety during travel or public appearances.
  • Corporate Security – Protecting executives and shareholders during high-stakes business activities.
  • Risk Threat & Vulnerability Assessments (RTVA) – Identifying, mitigating, and planning against potential threats.
  • Security Drivers – Providing secure transport with defensive driving skills and route security planning.

You may need EP services if you are a public figure, corporate executive, dignitary, high-net-worth individual, or anyone under credible threat of physical harm, harassment, or extortion. A free consultation with a Hyperion security advisor can help determine the level of protection required.

Most full-coverage executive protection details require a minimum of two agents to ensure continuous coverage over a 24-hour period. The exact number depends on the threat level, number of sites to secure, travel schedule, and specific operational needs.

Daily rates cover the entire operational and logistical preparation for a mission — not just on-site time. This includes intelligence gathering, travel coordination, mission planning, and behind-the-scenes readiness. Industry standards typically cap an EP agent’s day at 12 hours for operational safety.

In the U.S., EP agents typically cost between $1,600–$2,500 per agent per day for standard deployments.

International high-risk operations may require anywhere from 4-8 agents and costs can range between $2,500-$5,000 per agent per day when factoring in logistics, travel, and specialized assets.

Yes. EP services can be low-profile and covert, blending into the environment, or overt and visible as a deterrent — depending on the client’s needs and the threat profile.

Yes. Hyperion operates in over 150 countries, including high-threat and remote environments, with the ability to integrate local security assets and manage complex travel security logistics.

Yes. We have both male and female EP agents capable of serving solo, in mixed teams, or in specialized client-preference roles.