Quick answer
A security guard protects a fixed place such as a gate, office or estate. Executive protection, also called close protection, protects a person as they move between places. Most clients need one or the other; some, such as business owners with a home and daily travel, need both working together.
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- Guard = place. Executive protection = person.
- Executive protection includes route and vehicle planning.
- Combine both for a home plus daily travel.
- Match the cover to the real risk.
01Side by side
Security guard
Stationed at a gate or office
Controls entry and patrols
Follows post orders
Executive protection
Moves with the client
Plans routes and timings
Coordinates vehicles and communication
02When to combine
A business owner with a home in Karen and daily meetings around Nairobi may use security guards at the home and private escort services for travel.
03Do you actually need it?
- Public profile or visible wealth
- Travel with cash, documents or valuables
- Recent threats or incidents
- Visiting from abroad and unfamiliar with the city
04Frequently asked questions
Is executive protection only for VIPs?
No. Visiting families, business owners and event hosts also book it for specific trips.
Can one company supply both?
Yes, and it helps when the guard team and escort team share information.
