Why threat assessments are vital for UHNWIs

UHNW clients hire us to mitigate specific physical and digital risks and safeguard their wealth, privacy and personal safety.

By carrying out a professional threat assessment, we help security teams to implement effective strategies and countermeasures, and reduce the ever-evolving risk of kidnapping, financial fraud, corporate espionage, identity theft and cyber-attack.

Anyone who is high profile is at increased risk of attack, and so are their loved ones. We help protect their safety, financial stability, and reputation.

What’s included in a threat assessment?

In brief, we proactively identify any vulnerabilities and develop a customised security plan. This enables the overall security team to prevent incidents before they can occur.

Specifically, we analyse the security measures that are currently in place, and match them against the current threat landscape.

For the client’s home and office premises, as well as their frequently visited locations, this involves checking the physical security protocols on-site as well as the travel options they use.

Online, we evaluate the risk of phishing, hacking, ransomware, data breaches and identity theft.

We find out whether there any specific individuals who might be a threat.

As for the trusted people in their ‘inner circle’, we assess whether there are any potential risks from negligent or malicious action.

Another area to consider is the behaviour of the UHNW clients themselves. What is their social media exposure? Are they using best practice every day, to protect themselves, their families and their assets? Or are they being careless online or offline, in a way that leaves them at risk?

Why threat assessments are vital

You need to ensure security remains robust whenever your client’s personal circumstances change, or their business activities evolve, or the broader threat situation shifts.

Attack techniques are always changing. So, a regular threat assessment is essential for making ongoing adjustments and updates.

What this means to you

When you get our threat assessment report, we support you to make informed decisions about what resources and measures are required.

Read more about the importance of threat assessments.