Neptune P2P Group offers tailored HRSA (High Risk Security Advisor) services specifically designed to support news media organisations and freelance journalists operating in challenging environments.
We recognise the HRSA role as a niche, specialist position within the security sector—one that demands far more than technical security training. That’s why our selected personnel are not only professionally qualified, but also equipped with the soft skills, situational awareness, and real-world experience needed to integrate seamlessly into media teams and enhance their operational effectiveness.
Our HRSAs accompany journalists into a wide range of high-risk environments, including conflict zones, politically sensitive regions, and areas affected by natural or man-made disasters. When deployed, they understand their role is to support—not lead—the media team, blending in and contributing discreetly to ensure safety without disrupting the flow of reporting.
The HRSA’s responsibilities go well beyond conducting risk assessments or providing medical support. Our advisors are chosen based on a rigorous set of criteria that ensures they bring real-world value to every deployment:
Military and Combat Experience
We believe that to support media teams in war zones, the HRSA must have first-hand operational experience. Our personnel have served in recent conflicts such as Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as semi-permissible regions including West and East Africa, the Levant, and Latin America.
This experience enables them to offer informed, tactical advice and anticipate the challenges journalists may face on the ground.
Real-World Travel and Survival Skills
Neptune’s HRSAs are seasoned travellers, accustomed to operating self-supported in remote and rugged environments. Whether crossing deserts in 4x4 vehicles, navigating the African savanna, or trekking through dense jungle, they possess the practical skills needed to assist media teams entering disaster-struck or inaccessible regions.
Medical Capabilities
In hostile or remote environments, access to medical care can be hours—or even days—away. All our HRSAs are trained to a minimum of FREC 3 (First Response Emergency Care), with many holding higher-level qualifications. This ensures they can provide critical medical support when it matters most.
Soft Social Skills and Geopolitical Awareness
We place a strong emphasis on emotional intelligence and communication skills. Our HRSAs help manage stressful situations the team may find themselves in – understanding the differing sensitivities within the group and as such, providing team friendly solutions. They also communicate in a way that shares knowledge with other team members without an air of superiority, rather, focussed on dispelling fear and helping to control any anxiety they may feel. Our HRSAs are selected for their ability to build trust, communicate clearly, and maintain composure under pressure.
They are expected to have a solid understanding of the geopolitical landscape of the region they’re deployed to, and to communicate effectively with the media team, their support networks, and senior management—both in person and through written reports and briefings.
Neptune P2P Group is a proudly diverse organisation, with offices located in three culturally rich cities across Europe and Asia. We embrace and celebrate all cultures and communities, fostering an inclusive environment that reflects our global outlook.
Our HRSA professionals are highly skilled in working respectfully and effectively with women, ethnic minorities, underrepresented groups, and the LGBTQ+ community. They bring a steady, calming presence in high-pressure situations, ensuring safety and confidence when it matters most.
Collaborating closely with correspondents, producers, and photojournalists, our HRSAs play an integral role in assignment planning, anticipating challenges and offering practical, proactive solutions to support successful outcomes.
Suitable Character
At Neptune P2P Group, we understand that the right temperament is just as critical as tactical skill when supporting journalists in high-risk environments. Our HRSAs are selected not only for their operational experience, but for their ability to remain calm, composed, and focused under pressure. Cool-headedness and prior combat experience is essential, our advisors know how to respond effectively if the team comes under indirect fire or direct small arms attack. But technical capability alone isn’t enough. Not everyone in the security industry is suited to working alongside the world’s press. That’s why we choose HRSAs who demonstrate exceptional emotional intelligence, resilience, and cheerfulness in the face of adversity. Our HRSAs act as the eyes and ears of the team, observing the environment, identifying potential threats before they escalate, and advising the media crew accordingly, all while allowing journalists to focus on their news gathering.
HRSA Complementary Risk Advisory Services
- Security Risk Assessments [SRA]. Neptune’s in-depth SRAs provide a comprehensive analysis of threats, hazards, vulnerabilities, and associated risks. We deliver actionable recommendations and strategic plans to protect your critical assets. Each assessment also includes the development of security protocols, communication procedures, and contingency plans tailored to your deployment location.
- Security Intelligence. Neptune’s security intelligence analysts produce customised reports on request ranging from regional overviews to hyper-local insights on towns, villages, or specific travel routes. Reports cover a wide spectrum of concerns including violence, organised and petty crime, political stability, travel logistics, healthcare standards, and more-ensuring your team is fully informed before and during deployment.
- Travel Risk Management App. In today’s unpredictable global landscape, safeguarding travelling personnel is a non-negotiable responsibility. Neptune’s Travel Risk Management App offers real-time updates on local security conditions, location monitoring, and an SOS alert and response system. It empowers users and their organisations with the tools to stay informed and react swiftly if a situation becomes unsafe.
Whether you're managing a high-profile film production or supporting journalists reporting from the frontlines, media security demands more than just technical know-how—it requires specialised expertise and the right person for high-pressure scenarios. Neptune P2P Group delivers tailored media security solutions across the press industry, focussed on embedded High-Risk Security Advisors (HRSA) accompanying journalists to conflict zones, politically sensitive areas, and disaster-struck regions.
Our HRSAs are trusted by global media teams to provide expert protection without compromising the story. They integrate seamlessly with journalists, offering tactical guidance, medical readiness, and real-world operational experience—all while remaining discreet, collaborative, and mission-focused. With a proven track record and deep understanding of each sector’s unique demands, Neptune P2P Group ensures your team can operate safely, confidently, and effectively—wherever the assignment takes them.
