With a team of internationally acclaimed experts, we offer unrivalled expertise

In 2019 Philip Grindell founded Defuse to deliver first-class Government level safety solutions to private and corporate clients.

With over three decades of experience in Law Enforcement, including responsibility for the safety of British Members of Parliament after the attack on Jo Cox MP, Philip has developed a network of vetted advisors and experts.

As a Chartered Security Professional (CSyP), he has successfully protected some of the most well-known people in the world, including politicians, British Royalty, and other VIPs. Defuse uses the very latest researched methodology used by Government departments that are usually reserved for the most elite in society. Trust Defuse for your safety needs.

Services:

Defuse provides science-based solutions tailored for your unique needs, so you can feel safe and secure. Our team of experts work tirelessly to prevent and counter problematic behaviours that can cause harm to you, your reputation, and your business. With Defuse, you can mitigate risk and enjoy success free from fear and intimidation.

Digital Executive Protection

Keeping Executives, High Profile, Private and High-Net-Worth Clients safe from digital threats.

Every day your data is being shared, sold and used without your permission. It is acquired both from day to day functions and from criminal activities such as cybercrime. Having a good cyber security policy is important, however it will not prevent your data being acquired, as criminals target global brands who hold your data and then distribute your data as part of a larger package. This data is known as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

PII is any information that permits the identity of an individual to be directly or indirectly inferred, including any information which is linked or linkable to an individual. Protection against threats in the digital space that result in financial, reputational and even physical harm. Our DEP program is multi-layered, grounded the current threat landscape, and constantly evolving to counter the ever-changing digital threats.

Executive Protection Software Reduces Risks
Our executive protection software scans and removes your personally identifiable information (“PII”) from over 400 data broker websites, conducts daily monitoring and continued deletion to ensure that the information initially deleted does not resurface.

Advanced Darkweb Monitoring & Expertise
Daily scanning and monitoring of the Deep and Darkweb for threats, leaked private information and your passwords. When threats surface, we work with you and your team on eliminating the risks.

Protective Security

As the world continues to evolve, so do the threats to our safety and security. As Chartered Security Professionals, we have unique access to intelligence and analytical processes designed to protect people, physical assets, and information. Our expertise comes from being responsible for the national protective security operation that UK Members of Parliament were entitled to, both at their homes and their places of work, as well as being a Counter Terrorism Security Coordinator protecting Government, Royal, and VIP events.

Whether at work or home, feeling safe and relaxed is essential. That’s why we deliver independent, accurate, and needs-based reviews of your security measures. Our focus is firmly on keeping you secure and helping you feel safer. With our vetted network of commercial suppliers and specialists, we ensure that we only recommend the most trusted and professional systems. Let us help you feel secure and protected.

Protective Intelligence

Protective intelligence is a vital tool for protectors to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate threats to protectees. At Defuse, we have developed unrivalled expertise in using behavioural science, forensic profiling and threat management to identify, assess and manage issues directed at high net worth and other prominent figures, led by the world’s experts. Our proven expertise has helped to prevent serious attacks against some of the most prominent people.

We understand the personal and professional impact of issues such as disputes, harassment, stalking, toxic workplace behaviours, and fixated threats, which, unfortunately, are common. That’s why we are here to help you defuse any situation, allowing you to focus on your passions and businesses and reducing the risks of financial and reputational harm.

We conduct digital investigations using multiple analysts, including Open Source Intelligence, Darkweb, and database searches. Our team delivers ongoing reassurance through passive and proactive monitoring, tracking mentions and activity to identify emerging threats. At Defuse, we understand the importance of being prepared and staying ahead of potential threats through accurate, trusted, and professionally analysed information.

Trust Defuse will provide you with the expertise and tools to protect yourself and your business from potential threats.

Investigations

With Defuse, you can rest assured that your investigations are safe. With decades of investigative expertise, our team is well-versed in UK legislation and experienced in advanced investigative techniques, including interviewing the most vulnerable members of our communities.

We seek to find the truth, supported by lawful and ethical evidence. Our team understands that almost every investigation includes an element of digital investigation, and we are well equipped to handle both conventional and digital methodologies. Whether you need to trace assets, people, or items of value, Defuse has got you covered.

Crisis management and communications

In today’s fast-paced digital world, reputation is everything. But one wrong move can bring everything tumbling down. That’s why trust is key, and expertise is critical. With the rise of deep fake videos and personal information sold on the Darkweb, even the most established individuals and companies face existential threats.

This is where Defuse comes in. With decades of experience investigating some of the most serious, complex, and high-profile cases, Defuse has advised some of the most well-known prominent and corporate figures on security, crisis communications, and threat issues. Defuse has developed a holistic approach to effectively and creatively resolve the issues of concern.

Don’t wait until it’s too late; protect your reputation and secure your future with Defuse.

Personal Security Advisor and Consultant

One key service our clients value is having Defuse as their advisory and personal consultancy service. Our goal is to create and manage a customised security strategy, allowing our clients to maintain a secure and balanced lifestyle.

Defuse are fortunate to have the very best and most operationally qualified experts in in protecting prominent, UHNW and private clients and their families, and assets effectively, with a deep understanding of the issues that concern them.

Acting as the central contact for all security matters, we seamlessly coordinate and manages essential security components to ensure our clients’ safety. Trust us to provide peace of mind and a secure environment wherever you go. We act as your ‘on call’ confidential advisers so you can live free from worry.

Our focus is on minimising risks through preventative measures and seamlessly incorporating security into our clients’ daily routines. Understanding the security landscape enables us to identify and address potential risks effectively. We ensure that our security solutions remain robust and adaptive, safeguarding our clients not only today but also in the future. In addition to overseeing daily security concerns, we take a proactive approach to assess and enhance security resilience, updating procedures and policies as needed.

Our goal is to reduce risks through preventative procedures while seamlessly integrating security into our clients’ lifestyles.

Having a security overview allows us to understand the risks faced by our clients and mitigate these risks by ensuring the security solutions we have developed work effectively and continue to be capable of carrying out the tasks today and into the future.

As well as managing the day-to-day security issues, we proactively test current security resilience and update any procedures and policies that are found to be ineffective or irrelevant.

Personal Safety Training

An individual’s ability to go about their everyday life free from the threat or fear of psychological, emotional or physical harm from others.

Personal safety requires personal responsibility, however having some additional insight and knowledge is also advantageous.

The purpose of personal safety is to avoid a problem, not resolve it through de-escalation or self-defence training.

In this workshop, experts with operational experience of covertly gathering intelligence, undercover policing and protecting prominent people will share their knowledge of how to stay safe in a hostile environment.

These principles can then be adapted to help you be safer when at home or abroad, when on business or at leisure.

This unique workshop can be tailored to be delivered to a group, a family or an individual.

Topics include:
• Using of your intuition.
• Instincts, what are they and how to use them.
• How to be situationally aware.
• Street safe in an urban environment.
• Staying safe abroad.

CPD Accredited Training – Behavioural Threat Management (Countering Fixated and Lone Actor Threats)

We have developed a full-day CPD-accredited workshop and two half-day workshops to share our methodology, which we have delivered as internal training with exceptional feedback.

• Identify the different violence risk and threat assessment approaches
• Describe the differences between affective and predatory violence
• Assess direct threats, leakage and warning behaviours
• Communicate risk findings to other professionals in a scientific, legal and ethical manner
• Understand the Pathway to Predicted or Targeted Violence.
• Describe the dynamics and risk management implications concerning stalking.
• Understand the difference between those who make a threat from those who pose one.