Modern Executive Protection vs Historic Detective Agency
See why modern executives choose specialized protection over 175-year-old detective methods for Brazil operations
Two fundamentally different approaches to security
Vanguard Attaché specializes exclusively in executive protection with 15+ years of Brazil expertise, while Pinkerton is a 175-year-old detective agency focused on corporate investigations. For VIP protection in Brazil, specialized expertise trumps historic legacy.
Founded in 2008 specifically for modern executive protection in Brazil. Cutting-edge technology, local VIP relationships, immediate response.
Founded by Allan Pinkerton in 1850 as a detective agency. Now part of Securitas AB (Sweden). Primary focus on investigation and intelligence.
For executive protection in Brazil: specialization trumps generalization
40-60% below competitor pricing
Limited-time founding client rates starting at $610/day - significantly below traditional security companies
Vanguard Transparent Rate
Project-based pricing
Clear pricing vs complex quotes
As a modern company focused on sustainable growth, we offer special rates to founding clients who help us establish our presence in the Brazilian executive protection market. This strategy allows us to provide premium services at accessible prices.
| Feature | Vanguard Attaché | Pinkerton |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $610/day transparent | Project-based fees |
| Response Time | 2-3 minutes | Investigative processes |
| Geographic Focus | 100% Brazil | US-Centric |
| Founded | 2008 | 1850 |
| Primary Specialization | Executive Protection | Corporate Investigation |
| Core Business | VIP Physical Security | Investigation & Intelligence |
| Approach | Modern Protection | Traditional Detective |
| Ownership | Independent | Securitas AB (Sweden) |
| Brazil Presence | 15+ years dedicated | Limited/Outsourced |
| Local Team | 100% Brazilian | International Coordination |
| Price Transparency | Published $610/day | Quote only |
| Response Model | Immediate physical deployment | Investigative processes |
| Client Focus | VIPs & Executives | Corporate Compliance |
| Team Composition | Brazilian Security Specialists | Investigators & Analysts |
| Technology | Real-time security tracking | Risk analytics platforms |
| VIP Relationships | Einstein, SĂrio-LibanĂŞs, Hotels | Standard corporate relations |
| Local Knowledge | Deep Brazil expertise | American corporate culture |
| Global Recognition | Regional specialist | Historic global brand |
| Service Model | Boutique | Corporate mass-market |
In risk situations: seconds matter. Physical protection trumps theoretical analysis.
Vanguard: technology for immediate protection. Pinkerton: technology for post-analysis. For executives at risk: active protection beats passive reports.
Vanguard is 100% focused on executive protection in Brazil since 2008. Pinkerton is a historic investigation company (1850) with executive protection as a secondary service.
We offer founding client rates (from $300/day - 40-60% below competitors) and response time (2-3 minutes). Pinkerton doesn't publish executive protection prices and requires complex corporate negotiations.
Our 100% Brazilian team knows every neighborhood, hotel, and emergency protocol in Brazil. Pinkerton coordinates via American offices with global corporate culture.
Proprietary apps developed for Brazilian operations with real-time secure communication. Pinkerton uses adapted global corporate systems.
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In a country with distinct regional cultures, complex social protocol, and unique security dynamics, deep local expertise trumps distant international coordination.
Vanguard is a modern executive protection company (2008) 100% focused on Brazil, while Pinkerton is a historic detective agency (1850) with primary focus on investigation and limited Brazil presence. Our contemporary approach with proprietary technology and local team outperforms traditional methods.
Modern executives need contemporary solutions. Our proprietary technology, local VIP relationships (Einstein, SĂrio-LibanĂŞs), 2-3 minute response, and deep Brazilian cultural knowledge outperform 175-year-old methods that haven't adapted to modern Brazil realities.
Pinkerton has limited presence in Brazil and frequently outsources operations to local partners, coordinating from American offices. This results in less local expertise and longer response times. Vanguard operates directly with 15+ years of exclusive Brazil experience.
We offer complete transparency with founding client rates from $300/day (40-60% below competitors), while Pinkerton doesn't publish executive protection prices and requires complex enterprise negotiations. Our local approach enables more efficient costs while maintaining superior quality.
Our modern approach with deep knowledge of local cultures, established VIP relationships (hotels, hospitals, restaurants), technology adapted to Brazilian realities, and 100% native team offers superior protection in Brazil's major cities compared to traditional American methods.
Pinkerton maintains historical relevance and investigation expertise, but their traditional methods don't meet modern executive needs in Brazil. Contemporary executive protection requires advanced technology, deep local relationships, and immediate response - areas where specialized companies like Vanguard excel.
Pinkerton National Detective Agency was founded by Allan Pinkerton in 1850 in Chicago as the first private detective agency in the United States. It became famous for its investigations during the American Civil War, protection of President Lincoln, and intelligence work.
Today, Pinkerton is owned by Securitas AB (Swedish security company) and operates primarily as a corporate investigation and intelligence company. While they offer physical security services, their historic DNA and primary expertise remain in detective work, fraud investigation, and corporate intelligence.
In Brazil, Pinkerton has limited presence and frequently outsources executive protection operations to local partners, coordinating from American offices. This approach results in less local cultural knowledge, longer response times, and application of American protocols that may not suit Brazilian realities.
While Pinkerton maintains value in corporate investigation and intelligence, modern executive protection in Brazil requires local specialization, contemporary technology, and established VIP relationships - areas where dedicated companies like Vanguard Attaché offer significant advantages for executives operating in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, and other Brazilian cities.