Security & Vulnerability Assessments
Review of facilities, operations, and procedures to identify vulnerabilities and practical ways to reduce risk.
Security Consulting
Practical security guidance for organizations, travelers, and those who serve in difficult places.
Assessments, advisory, and training grounded in real-world field experience.
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Security Consulting
Advisory support for developing security plans, policies, and procedures suited to your organization.
Training & Awareness
Security awareness training to help staff recognize risks and respond appropriately.
Travel Security & International Advisory
Pre-travel planning and regional advisory across the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, South Asia and the Asia-Pacific.
NGO & Journalist Safety
Safety planning and guidance for non-governmental organizations, journalists, and field teams.
Our Branches
Two specialized consulting branches under the Vigilant Knight brand.
Angel Guard Consulting
Church and nonprofit security, including vulnerability assessments, safety planning, and Nonprofit Security Grant Program support. Available in English and Spanish.
Seaports-Airports-Facilities-Events Security Consulting
Security leadership for the world’s highest-threat environments. Threat, vulnerability and risk assessments (TVRA), independent acceptance testing of security technology systems (SOVT), and awareness briefings and crisis exercises.
About
Vigilant Knight is led by founder and principal Ernesto Castro.
- Retired; Secret clearance, eligible for reinstatement
- B.S. in Criminal Justice, California State University, Los Angeles
- International experience:
- Middle East: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Iraq
- Africa: Egypt, Kenya
- South Asia: Pakistan
- Latin America & Caribbean: Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, Puerto Rico
- Asia-Pacific: Australia
- Europe: Poland, Germany, England, Italy, Spain, Portugal