Media security for freelancers and media teams
Media security, or media protection, is a discipline like no other. We are experienced in protecting both independent freelance journalists and media teams working in broadcast journalism abroad or investigative journalism in their home country.
Safety of journalists and media teams abroad
As a journalist, correspondent, or media team traveling abroad to cover global news, you may find yourself in a country or region that requires safety precautions. Integrating a security adviser, remote medic or security driver in your team reduces risks of criminal attacks and kidnapping. Our media security teams consists of former Dutch and UK (maritime) special operations forces operators with extensive experience working as security advisers in hostile environments in the Middle East, Asia and Africa. Their skills include; surveillance detection, making risk assessments, defensive driving and advanced medical.
Infinite Risks International is also able to assist with travel security training, hostile environment awareness training (HEAT), GPS tracking and ballistic protection such as; bulletproof vests, helmets and armored vehicles.
Alternatively, our professionals provide accurate and relevant advice on the best practices for your specific region or devise a plan of action for your trip. We do everything to safeguard you on your trip and bring you home safely.
Infinite Risks International employs former specialist military, police and intelligence staff who have served news reporters, NGOs and ambassadors. Our protection officers know how to deal with sensitive information, have been remote-medically trained and are multilingual. Heaven forbid, if you land in a dangerous situation, our skilled men and women are able to keep you alive for at least 72 hours.
Media security in home country
Some risks or threats may occur in your home country during the investigation of a controversial or sensitive topic. In this case, you may require close protection services or low profile protection.
Whether you need advice, intelligence, preparatory training or a security adviser to guide you abroad, we are ready to serve you. Ask us your questions. Contact us today for more information.
FAQ
Before you ask
Media security, or media protection, safeguards freelance journalists and media teams both internationally and domestically. It involves more than just protecting journalists. We also provide security advisers, remote medics, security drivers, and travel-security training. Our services include hostile environment awareness training (HEAT), GPS tracking, and ballistic protection. Our team consists of former Dutch and UK special operations forces. They have substantial experience in hostile environments worldwide.
All our media security teams are composed of highly trained personnel recruited from military, police, or intelligence services. Their protection is through the infiltration of media teams under such profiles as security advisers, remote medics, or security drivers. This eliminates the chance of a criminal attack and allows the person to avoid abduction. We also operate in broader surveillance detection, risk assessment, defensive driving, and advanced medical support to protect journalists and media teams in the world news cycle.
We go beyond offering protection within the country’s borders. We provide close protection, known as low-profile protection, for journalists and media teams facing risks. Our services include counsel, intelligence, and preparatory training. We also assign a security advisor to journalists or media teams in dangerous situations. Our team is ready for any eventuality, ensuring you are never alone anywhere in the world. Inquire now for more information.
