Hire a bodyguard in Cyprus
Our highly trained bodyguards and close protection officers have local knowledge and resources to provide you with the best protection.
Close protection in L-iT Security Cyprus specialises in providing extraordinary personnel, previously protecting executives and presidents. Our extensive sector knowledge allows us to command situations with authority, making immediate and effective decisions to maximise security. Our close protection team leader will study your lifestyle in detail and work alongside a team of bodyguards to ensure any possible risk to you is eliminated.
Loyalty, professionalism and confidentiality are our top priorities.
Bodyguard services
L-iT Security Cyprus provides private bodyguard services for clients requiring visible physical security:
- Shielding the client from physical harm.
- Escorting the client to and from locations.
- Monitoring for immediate threats in the surrounding area.
- Reacting to attacks or emergencies.
What is Close Protection?
Close protection is a private security practice that shields individuals facing elevated risk through proactive surveillance, secure transport, and immediate protective measures. It covers risk assessment, route planning, rapid intervention training, and discreet operational methods to safeguard clients from potential harm or unauthorised contact (ASIS International, Protection of Assets Manual, 2017).
Who is a close protection officer?
A close protection officer (CPO) is a highly trained security operative. Their primary function is to protect an individual or group (the principal) from diverse threats. This protection involves risk assessment, planning, and direct physical safeguarding.
What is Executive Protection?
Executive close protection refers to specialized security measures to protect high-profile individuals, including corporate executives and political dignitaries, from threats or harm. Core activities frequently include risk assessments, secure transportation planning, surveillance detection, and immediate response protocols to deter hostile actions.
To provide such services, L-iT Security's professional operatives complete accredited training programs covering threat analysis, emergency medical interventions, firearms proficiency, and evasive driving techniques.
What is the difference between close protection and bodyguards?
Although "bodyguards" and "close protection" are often used interchangeably, they differ significantly in scope, training, and professional approach.
Bodyguards are individuals who provide physical protection to a person (principal) from threats such as physical attacks, kidnapping, or harassment. They mainly focus on reactive security, ensuring the principal is protected in case of an immediate threat, while close protection focuses on preventative security.
We compiled a table outlining the key differences between bodyguards and close protection operatives:
| Feature | Bodyguards | Close Protection |
| Approach | Reactive | Proactive |
| Training Level | Basic to intermediate | Highly specialized |
| Visibility | Often visible | Can be discreet or covert |
| Focus | Physical protection | Risk management & threat mitigation |
| Responsibilities | Escorting, shielding | Threat assessment, route planning, intelligence gathering |
Bodyguards are mainly frontline protection, focused on physical defence and reaction.
VIP close protection operatives offer a full spectrum of security, including intelligence, planning, and risk mitigation.
If you are seeking a Close Protection job in Cyprus and possess a licence, please review our requirements on the Careers page.
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Why choose L-iT Security Cyprus for close protection?
• We operate as L-iT Private Security Services Ltd, holding licenses ΙΓ/1704 and IΓΕ/1704 from the Cyprus Police.
• Our services cover all close protection areas, including executives, high-profile individuals and high-net-worth families.
• Our 100+ security officers and bodyguards protect and assist people 24/7 in Limassol, Paphos, Nicosia, Larnaca, and other cities in Cyprus.
• In our work, we use NFC, GPS, real-time monitoring, K9 units and AI-powered tools to provide best-in-class services.
• We provide our clients with the option of one-time contracts, as well as short-term and long-term agreements.
