About Granite Intel & Protection
Discreet protection and decisive intelligencedelivered by professionals who understand the operational realities of high-stakes security.
Founded on Operational Excellence
Granite Intel & Protection was established by a cadre of former military intelligence officers, specialist law-enforcement investigators and corporate security directors who recognised a critical gap in the private security landscape.
Too many firms offered reactive, one-dimensional services. Our founders set out to build something different: a consultancy that fuses the analytical rigour of intelligence work with the operational capability of elite protection, delivering outcomes that are proactive, measurable and wholly confidential.
Our mission is to safeguard the people, assets and reputations of our clients through intelligence-led services that anticipate threats before they materialise. We operate in the space between risk and resolution, providing the insight and capability our clients need to navigate complex, high-stakes environments with confidence.
Our approach begins with intelligence. Every engagement is underpinned by thorough threat assessment, open-source intelligence analysis and protective intelligence — ensuring that our operational response is precisely calibrated to the threat environment, never excessive, never inadequate.
The Principles That Define Us
Our values are not aspirational statements, they are operational imperatives that govern every decision, every engagement and every interaction.
Discretion
Confidentiality is the foundation of everything we do. Our clients trust us with their most sensitive matters, and we treat that trust as sacrosanct. We operate invisibly, ensuring our presence is felt only through the outcomes we deliver.
Integrity
We operate within the law, without exception. Our methods are ethical, our evidence is court-admissible, and our advice is honest, even when the truth is not comfortable. We would rather decline an engagement than compromise our standards.
Excellence
We recruit only the most capable professionals and hold them to the highest standards. Continuous professional development, rigorous operational procedures and relentless attention to detail are non-negotiable across every engagement.
Innovation
Threats evolve, so do we. We invest in cutting-edge OSINT platforms, AI-driven analytics and advanced surveillance technology to stay ahead of adversaries. Our tradecraft blends time-tested methodology with modern technical capability.
Accountability
We take ownership of our commitments. Every engagement is managed by a named principal, every deliverable is quality-assured, and every client receives direct access to senior leadership. We measure ourselves by results, not promises.
Global Reach
Headquartered in Scotland with a vetted network spanning 40+ countries, we deploy anywhere in the world at short notice. Our international partnerships ensure local knowledge and cultural fluency in every operating environment.
What Sets Us Apart
In a crowded marketplace, Granite Intel & Protection is defined by the calibre of our people, the depth of our intelligence capability and our uncompromising commitment to discretion.
Intelligence-Led Approach
Every operation begins with intelligence collection and analysis. We map threat landscapes, identify vulnerabilities and design responses informed by evidence, not assumption. This ensures our services are proportionate, targeted and effective.
Vetted Operators
Our team comprises former military intelligence personnel, specialist police investigators, close protection officers and cyber-security analysts, all rigorously vetted, security-cleared and continuously trained to the highest operational standards.
Bespoke Solutions
We do not sell off-the-shelf packages. Every engagement is scoped to the client's specific risk profile, operating environment and organisational culture. Our solutions are tailored, scalable and designed for real-world implementation.
24/7 Capability
Threats do not observe office hours. Our operations centre maintains round-the-clock monitoring, and our response teams can deploy anywhere in the world at short notice. Clients have direct access to senior personnel at any time.
Global Network
Our vetted partner network spans 40+ countries across six continents. Local knowledge, cultural intelligence and established relationships with in-country authorities ensure seamless operations regardless of geography or jurisdiction.
Confidential Service
We do not publicise client relationships or operational details. Information security protocols govern every aspect of our work, from encrypted communications and secure document handling to strict need-to-know access controls across all engagements.
Ready to Discuss Your Requirements?
Every engagement begins with a confidential consultation. Contact our team to discuss how Granite Intel & Protection can support your security, intelligence or investigative objectives.