About us
At Crisis24, we know how to manage security risk
Our in the field know-how means we have what it takes to provide tangible results

We are united
Our task-organized teams bring holistic 360° experience to every challenge. Our interdisciplinary experts synthesise experience and knowledge to focus on getting results for our clients.
We are global
We engage the power of our global network to advise and support whatever the complexity, size and location of a mandate, from individual client care to highly complex critical risk management around the world.
We are responsive
With an entrepreneurial spirit that runs through our organization, we know how to be lean where it counts so we can react rapidly to any situation. We stand out from the crowd as a leader in providing solutions.
We are comprehensive
Our prevention consultants, responders and boots-on-the-ground teams are ready to act--we go all out to empower clients to seize critical opportunities swiftly and precisely.
Our security risk and crisis management consulting methodology is founded on international standards, including ISO 22316 (organizational resilience), ISO 31000 (risk management), TS 17091 & BS 11200 (crisis management), ISO 22301 & 22317 (business continuity management), ISO 27001 (IT & data security).
Mission & Vision

Why Crisis24?
The Crisis24 mission is to make experience-based security risk management accessible everywhere it matters.

How are we different?
We are dedicated to combining our globally-based, on-the-ground experience with our highly specialised expertise.

What drives our offer?
We count on our responsive Actionable Risk Management methodology, proven global capabilities, service-oriented support and integrated security and consulting services.
Crisis24 Timeline
A legacy of achievement
1990
Neil Young Associates is founded as a provider of Kidnap for Ransom and Extortion Response Services
1997
FAM International is founded by Brian Leek in Fort Lauderdale, FL
2000
Crisis Consulting is founded in Paris
Drum Cussac is incorporated as an independent special risk consultancy, delivering services specifically to the oil & gas and maritime industries
2004
Crisis Consulting launches GPS tracking for smartphones and satellite solutions
2007
Neil Young Associates is sold to ArmorGroup plc and rebrands as NYA International Lt, becoming very active in the response to maritime piracy events off Somalia
2008
NYA International Lt becomes part of G4S plc after the acquisition of ArmorGroup plc
2010
NYA transitions to Aon plc ownership
On its 10-year anniversary, Crisis Consulting is renamed Crisis24
2011
NYA begins a major growth phase, winning the global tender to support a major multinational insurer for the delivery of special risks crisis management services to its insured clients
2013
NYA launches its Security Risk and Crisis Management Consulting business to augment the Crisis Response business
2014
Crisis24 partners with GardaWorld
2015
After selling its maritime and offshore security assets in 2014, Drum Cussac is purchased by Root Capital LLP in February 2015, forming Drum Cussac Group Limited
NYA director leads management buyout from Aon plc
2016
Crisis24 is acquired by GardaWorld in December 2016 and becomes GardaWorld Travel Security
2017
GardaWorld launches new garda.com and brands its security information portal Crisis24
2018
NYA is acquired by GardaWorld
2019
Drum Cussac is acquired by GardaWorld
2020
FAM International and WorldAware are aquired by Gardaworld
NYA, Drum Cussac, FAM International and Gardaworld Travel Security join forces to become Crisis24, Actionable Risk Management
Trusted by
GardaWorld
A global leader in security services

GardaWorld counts over 102,000 highly qualified and experienced professionals dedicated to protecting business, personnel and assets anywhere in the world. From high-risk conflict zones to daily operations, GardaWorld helps clients secure workspaces, improve services, manage reputations and concentrate on core functions in total security.
Now GardaWorld is taking market-leading risk and crisis management to the next level. GardaWorld Travel Security, crisis management consulting firm NYA and travel risk management specialist Drum Cussac have united their considerable forces to form Crisis24, a single division focused on providing broadened organisational resilience. The powerful range of Crisis24 services includes security advisory, crisis management, response, cyber security, executive protection & journey management, and travel security.
In today’s complex world, a company’s reputation is only as strong as the quality of its offer, the reach of its vision and the integrity of its people. Together, we stand proudly united as Crisis24, ready to take on the world of security risk management.
Office
Bournemouth Office / Global Operations Center
Avalon, 26 32, Oxford Road
Bournemouth, United Kingdom
BH8 8EZ
+44 (0) 1202 802 060 (24hr)
Fort Lauderdale Office / Global Security Operations Center (24/7)
5400 South University Drive, Suite 402,
Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33328-5314
United States
24/7 GSOC: 1 954-252-0166 / 1-954-401-5832 / 1-954-218-6282
Toll Free (N.A.) 1 888 326-0070
Dubai Office / Security Services Middle East / Africa Headquarters
Office 2502, Tower 2, Currency House
United Arab Emirates
DIFC, PO Box 482069
+971 4453 8500