
CNAPS Authorization : AUT-077-2120-08-03-20210793429
OUR MISSION : YOUR CLOSE PROTECTION
Our expertise : the protection of the physical integrity of people, which can include catégory B ans D weapons (unarmed or amred bodyguard).
Bodyguard services :
- adapted to the needs defined during our risk analysis audit (accompaniment or close protection services)
- professional, thanks to our bodyguards, selected according to our high standards.
Audit and Consulting to adapt to your needs
Our bodyguard agency is experienced in close security, and carries out a risk analysis in the areas of…
- safety (human malicious acts).
- security (accidentology).
- invasion of privacy
In addition, we establish mission files, in order to deduce the human and material resources necessary for the implementation of the close protection plan.
Close protection services : quality and confidentiality
In accordance with the risk assessment, we offer a wide range of services and offer a close security plan, suitable for the short or long term.
Our bodyguards meet a level of excellence. Consequently, the close protection team ensures quality of service and irreproachable comfort of life.
Our objective: protect people, as well as the protection of privacy (image rights, data confidentiality, etc.), while facilitating safe travel.
THE ALLIANCE OF TWO RECOGNIZED PRIVATE SECURITY PLAYERS
Xiphos Protection Rapprochée (Xiphos Close Protection) was born from the meeting between two professionals in the close protection security and companies. Consequently, they have pooled their know-how in order to meet your needs by ensuring your personnal protection and that of those around you.

Gil Ancelin : President of the Groupe Protec
Expert graduate in business protection, economic intelligence and international safety, Gil Ancelin has been leading the Groupe Protec for 20 years by combining man and technology: private security, training in security professions, innovative security technologies, installation of electronic systems, remote monitoring, reception services …
A reserve commander in the national gendarmerie, he is also actively involved in setting up initiatives to develop the security and safety professions, in partnership with other national players : co-founding member of the Consortium Sécurité Privée (network of private security professionals), and member of GESSEC (team of experts in safety and security, volunteers and helpers).

Hubert Yvonnet : President of ASPIS Formation
CEO of ASPIS Formation (bodyguard training center) and former manager in protective services of high personalities, he has an excellent knowledge of the close protection profession.
ASPIS Formation is the first French training center to have been approved by the State to provide training in armed bodyguard. Experienced in the profession, he directs the training of trainees so that they meet the level of requirements acquired during his state experience for 25 years. Trainees develop their professional skills to be able to exercise this profession among the best on the market. Xiphos Protection Rapprochée benefits from a pool of bodyguards with a very high technical level, especially since most of them come from a previous state career (military, police, gendarme, etc.).
A HIGH-END SERVICE : CLOSE PROTECTION
Protected persons are able to pursue their professional and personal lives serenely, without being oppressed by the presence of a “heavy” protection plan or inexperienced close protection officers.
The selected male and/or female bodyguards are experienced and highly skilled in close protection techniques with B & D “low profile” and “high profile” weapons.
Personal protection can be set up for the benefit of large industrial groups, personalities from the private sector (CEOs, managers, sensitive personnel, celebrities, diplomats, politicians, billionaires, journalists, VIPs, etc.).
Areas of interventionTRAINED TEAM
Our team of bodyguards is fully prepared to deal with current risks and threats.
This is why our close protection officers will be able to perfectly ensure your safety (fight against human malicious acts) thanks to a perfect knowledge of the close security plan and knowledge of criminal and terrorist operating methods (in France and abroad).
SELECTION OF PROFILES
We select professional, qualified and state-approved bodyguards. All our officers are holders of the professional card allowing to ensure the close protection of the people. Moreover, we maintain and regularly update their skills in the context of retraining.
In addition, our close protection officers are bilingual French-English or speak another language fluently.
PRIVACY
An unarmed or armed bodyguard can also integrate already existing security plans, and cooperate with state services.
Obviously, our bodyguards intervene with discretion, respecting the privacy and professional secrecy of the people placed under their protection.
.BE CAREFUL WHEN CHOOSING YOUR SERVICE PROVIDER: Private security activities are regulated by the National Security Code and the co-responsibility of the beneficiary of a bodyguard service may be criminally engaged in the event of default by the service provider.
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