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TS/SCI cleared · Est. 2026

Global risk mitigation built on expertise,
not corporate overheads.

We challenge the budget-bleeding models of corporate giants with a high-touch, human-to-human relationship model. Senior advisors with deep government, intelligence, and OSAC connections deliver elite-tier safeguarding tailored to your precise operational and budgetary needs.

40+
countries served
50yrs
combined leadership
TS/SCI
active clearances
Plymouth Security Advisors circular seal featuring a lighthouse and the motto Quaere Semper Veritatem
Our Core Capabilities

Proactive risk management solutions tailored to your operations.

01

Bespoke Intelligence

Tailored geopolitical risk monitoring focused on under-the-radar vulnerabilities specific to your sector — not the generalized feeds larger vendors resell.

02

Investigations & Insider Risk

Deep sanctions searches, background checks, and proactive insider threat mitigation built on federal investigative frameworks.

03

International Health & Safety

Embedded crisis response, disaster management, and public health preparedness for high- and low-threat environments alike.

04

Travel Security & Safeguarding

Direct risk communications for corporate, NGO, and education travelers — including minors abroad — plus pre-departure orientation and event support.

05

Physical Security Solutions

Asset protection, access-control planning, and event security protocols engineered for your specific facilities and personnel.

06

RFP Assistance for Global Response

We guide you through selecting, integrating, and managing global response providers, insurance, and tracking datasets — as much or as little as you need.

Why Plymouth

The anti-corporate standard.

We were built for organizations tired of paying premium retainers for generic intelligence and interchangeable analysts.

01

Lean, Agile Pricing

We reject inflated retainer models. Transparent, creative billing structured around the work — not the margin.

02

Vetted Elite Roster

No hidden tiers. You see the exact names, résumés, and credentials of the subject-matter experts on your engagement from day one.

03

Active Clearances & Compliance

Active TS/SCI clearances power specialized subcontracting, embedded placement, and seamless regulatory fulfillment.

Interactive Compliance Checklists

Don't navigate complex institutional mandates in the dark.

Use our lightweight, step-by-step tools to evaluate your current posture and generate a personalized focus report — free of charge.

ISO 31030

Travel Risk Management Standard

Benchmark your travel risk program against the international standard used by leading multinationals and universities.

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Martyn's Law

Public Venue Terrorism Preparedness

Evaluate readiness at qualifying premises and events under the UK's Protect Duty framework.

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NSPM-33

Research Security & Institutional Compliance

Assess your research security posture against federal disclosure and safeguard requirements.

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Executive Leadership

Vetted operators. No hidden tiers, no bait-and-switch.

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Chief Executive Officer

Christopher Daniel

30+ years leading international security, crisis management, and humanitarian preparedness across 40+ countries. Field-tested from executive planning to frontline evacuation operations — including the fall of Kabul. Specializes in organizational resilience, HEAT/HIM training, and HSEEP-compliant exercises. Prior work with Habitat for Humanity International, Michigan State University, Catholic Relief Services, USAID, FEMA, the CDC, and the U.S. Peace Corps.

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President

Khushal Safi

Decades leading global counterintelligence, strategic risk mitigation, and safety operations. Currently Associate Vice President of Global Safety at Northeastern University. Former U.S. Federal Government security contractor and Private Sector Chair for the U.S. Department of State OSAC MENA Regional Council. Focus: data-driven security, single-pane-of-glass platforms, and AI-enabled threat assessment.

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Chief Operating Officer

Nick Vasquez

20+ years managing risk in high-threat international environments. Nearly a decade with the CIA as a Security and Counterintelligence Officer across three continents. Operational roles across DoD, DHS, and the Department of State. Most recently Associate Director of International Security at William & Mary. B.A. International Relations, Florida State; fluent in Spanish.

Footprint & Global Presence

Strategic operational hubs serving clients nationwide.

Our leadership is positioned across three coasts to support government, academic, corporate, and private clients wherever their operations take them.

Hub
Williamsburg
Virginia
Hub
Boston
Massachusetts
Hub
La Mesa
California
A Value-Driven Mission

"Effective security isn't about building barriers — it's about enabling your organization to operate confidently, responsibly, and successfully in an increasingly volatile world."

A portion of our operational revenue supports pro-bono community safety initiatives and student safeguarding programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers for security, risk, and compliance leaders.

What does Plymouth Security Advisors do?

We're a global security consulting firm delivering bespoke geopolitical intelligence, travel risk management, insider threat investigations, executive protection planning, physical security, and compliance advisory (ISO 31030, Martyn's Law, NSPM-33) for corporations, NGOs, and academic institutions.

Who does Plymouth Security Advisors serve?

Multinational corporations, universities and research institutions, NGOs and humanitarian organizations, and private clients operating across 40+ countries in both high- and low-threat environments.

What is ISO 31030 and how can Plymouth help?

ISO 31030 is the international standard for travel risk management. We benchmark your program against ISO 31030 and help implement duty-of-care controls used by leading multinationals and universities.

Does Plymouth hold active security clearances?

Yes. Our leadership maintains active TS/SCI clearances, enabling specialized subcontracting, embedded placement, and seamless regulatory fulfillment.

Where is Plymouth Security Advisors located?

We operate from strategic hubs in Williamsburg, Virginia; Boston, Massachusetts; and La Mesa, California, and serve clients globally.

How is Plymouth different from large corporate security firms?

We reject inflated retainer models and interchangeable analyst pools. Clients see the exact senior advisors, résumés, and credentials on their engagement from day one, with transparent pricing tailored to scope — not corporate margin.

Contact an Advisor

Schedule a confidential consultation.

Send us the shape of your problem. A principal — not an intake queue — will respond within one business day.

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