Operating in Syria requires a level of planning, discipline, and situational awareness far beyond traditional security environments. With fluid political dynamics, shifting control zones, and complex social, tribal, and military structures, businesses, media teams, NGOs, and VIP travellers require holistic, locally-embedded protection to operate safely and responsibly.
Associated Risks delivers a complete suite of protective, advisory, and operational support services designed specifically for the Syrian landscape.
Below is an overview of how each of our specialised services supports safe operations across Damascus, Aleppo, Latakia, Tartus, Homs, Deir ez-Zor, Qamishli, and other operationally feasible areas.
Bodyguard & Executive Protection Services Tailored to Syria’s Complex Risk Environment
Our bodyguard and executive protection teams consist of Syria-based operators with military, police, intelligence, and diplomatic security backgrounds. They provide low-profile protection during movements, meetings, site visits, humanitarian missions, and corporate engagements.
Services include:
- Static and mobile protection
- Counter-surveillance support
- Protective oversight of accommodation and offices
- In-country security planning for VIP delegations
- Liaison with local authorities, agencies, and community networks
Protection strategies are built around Syria-specific risk factors such as local factional dynamics, checkpoints, movement restrictions, community sensitivities, and travel timing windows.
Close Protection Specialists Delivering Discreet, Soft-Skills-Driven Security
Close protection in Syria requires more than physical security—it demands cultural fluency, negotiation ability, and relationship management. Our teams operate with minimal footprint, ensuring you remain safe while maintaining operational flexibility.
Key strengths include:
- Low-visibility movement through urban centres
- Real-time assessment of local atmospherics
- Community engagement where appropriate
- Rapid escalation procedures and safe fallback plans
Every itinerary is vetted through Syria-based intelligence sources and real-time location reporting.
Security Driver & Protected Transport Throughout Government-Controlled Areas
Road travel is one of the highest-risk activities in Syria. Our security drivers are trained to navigate checkpoints, understand regional control maps, and avoid routes with elevated threat levels.
Benefits include:
- Armoured and non-armoured fleet options
- Journey management plans with multiple contingency routes
- Drivers with detailed knowledge of local terrain, customs, and authorities
- Checkpoint negotiation and support
- Secure airport or border pickups (where operationally possible)
Each movement is supported by local intelligence inputs and live route monitoring.
Risk Management Built on Real-Time, Ground-Level Intelligence
Syria’s risk landscape requires a proactive, intelligence-driven approach. We provide clients with pre-deployment assessments, ongoing risk briefings, and structured mitigation frameworks that address:
- Area-based security threats
- Local governance dynamics and faction presence
- Civil unrest patterns
- Arrest/detention risks
- Infrastructure stability
- Supply chain and transportation vulnerabilities
- Duty of care requirements for field teams
Our risk management support ensures organisations can function responsibly while adhering to international compliance standards.
Risk Advisory & Strategic Consultancy for NGOs, Media, and Corporate Clients
Operating in Syria often involves navigating bureaucracy, regulatory challenges, tribal influences, and local partner risks. Our risk advisory services help clients make informed decisions and avoid missteps that could jeopardise safety or compliance.
We assist with:
- Operational feasibility assessments
- Local partner vetting and integrity checks
- Security architecture planning
- Program risk reviews for humanitarian or development work
- Crisis planning and evacuation scenarios
Each deliverable is Syria-specific and based on current ground conditions, not generic templates.
Real-Time Device Tracking & Location Insights for Field Teams
For teams operating outside major cities—whether delivering aid, conducting research, or travelling between sites—real-time location visibility is essential.
Our tracking services provide:
- GPS-based movement monitoring
- Check-in and check-out systems
- Distress signals linked to response teams
- Heat-mapping of incidents and unsafe areas
- Automated route deviation alerts
This capability strengthens supervision, duty of care, and crisis response across dispersed operating areas.
Media Protection Services for Journalists and Documentary Teams
Syria continues to be one of the world’s most challenging locations for media work. We specialise in supporting journalists, photographers, documentarians, and researchers who require safety without operational interference.
We provide:
- Embedded protection teams
- Fixers and translators with vetted backgrounds
- Route planning and access coordination
- Local negotiation and community liaison
- Risk briefings tailored to the story being covered
Our teams ensure you obtain the access you need while staying within safe parameters.
Investigation & Surveillance Services Grounded in Local Networks and Intelligence
Investigations in Syria require access to discrete local channels and a strong understanding of cultural dynamics. We conduct:
- Background checks and due diligence on local partners
- Covert surveillance in operationally feasible areas
- Fraud investigations
- Asset tracing and verification
- Community-level information gathering
All work is carried out ethically and in compliance with Syrian legal requirements as facilitated by our licensed local partner.
Journey Management for Safe and Controlled Movement Across Syria
Every movement in Syria—whether a short in-city transit or multi-day travel between Damascus, Homs, and Latakia—requires a structured plan.
Our journey management includes:
- Pre-travel intelligence checks
- Route selection based on faction control and road status
- Movement tracking
- Communications plans and fallback options
- Emergency response workflows
This ensures movements happen safely, predictably, and with full visibility.
Contact Us — Deploy Safely and Confidently in Syria
If your organisation is planning operations in Damascus, Aleppo, Latakia, Tartus, Homs, Hasakah, Deir ez-Zor, or any other feasible region, our Syria-based team can support every aspect of your security and risk management requirements.
📞 Call or WhatsApp: +44 7482 381843
📧 Email: support@associatedrisks.com
Contact us today to discuss your mission, itinerary, or program, and receive a fully tailored plan based on current ground conditions.
