Business Details
24 Years
experience
Global Security Solutions in Colorado Springs
Abila Security & Investigations (ASI) is a globally operating security firm with nearly three decades of combined leadership experience. Our approach centers on delivering customized investigative and security solutions tailored to each client's unique needs, ensuring safety, privacy, and peace of mind. We leverage state-of-the-art global resources and real-time intelligence to provide executive protection services across international borders, adapting to diverse languages and environments. Our investigative team comprises seasoned professionals from law enforcement and government agencies, specializing in complex case resolution and litigation support. Through advanced security assessments like our proprietary CARVER tool, we identify organizational vulnerabilities and implement risk mitigation strategies aligned with client goals.With a client-centric philosophy, we prioritize listening to individual requirements and exceeding expectations through personalized service. Our leadership team brings extensive operational expertise from high-profile events like the Olympic Games and strategic partnerships with organizations such as the U.S. Department of State and ASIS International. We maintain industry certifications and affiliations that demonstrate our commitment to professional excellence. Our track record includes transforming from a home-based operation to a multi-million-dollar enterprise recognized as Colorado's Small Minority Businessperson of the Year in 2012. We continuously evolve our methodologies to address emerging threats while maintaining our core mission of providing unrivaled security commitment.
Services
Executive Protection
Threat Management
Computer Forensics
Background Checks
CARVER Assessment
Personal Security Assessment
Red Team Analysis
Cannabis Security
Security Vulnerability Assessment
Investigations
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- 30 years of comprehensive security leadership experience
- Customized solutions tailored to specific client situations
- Proven expertise in high-profile event security
- Strategic partnerships with global security organizations
- Recognized as Colorado Small Minority Businessperson of the Year
Associations and certifications
- U.S. Department of State
- Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP)
- Overseas Security Advisory Committee (OSAC)
- American Society of Industrial Security International (ASIS)
Services
Executive Protection
Our executive protection services provide comprehensive security for high-profile individuals worldwide. Utilizing real-time intelligence and global resources, we develop customized protection plans that adapt to diverse environments and cultural contexts. Our team of experienced professionals implements layered security strategies that ensure client safety while maintaining discretion and operational efficiency.
Security Assessments
We conduct thorough security assessments using proprietary tools like the CARVER methodology to identify organizational vulnerabilities. Our evaluations examine existing security controls, quantify potential risks, and provide actionable recommendations for improving enterprise security posture. These assessments help clients make informed decisions about security investments aligned with their specific operational environments and objectives.
Computer Forensics
Our computer forensics services specialize in recovering and analyzing digital evidence from electronic devices. The team employs advanced techniques to investigate cyber incidents, data breaches, and digital fraud cases. We provide expert testimony and litigation support while maintaining strict chain-of-custody protocols to ensure admissibility in legal proceedings.
Threat Management
We develop comprehensive threat management programs that identify, assess, and mitigate potential security risks. Our approach combines behavioral analysis, intelligence gathering, and security protocol implementation to create proactive defense strategies. These programs help organizations prevent workplace violence, manage stalking situations, and respond to targeted threats effectively.
Investigations
Our investigative services cover complex cases requiring specialized expertise, including corporate fraud, intellectual property theft, and internal misconduct. The team combines law enforcement experience with private sector investigative techniques to deliver thorough, legally sound findings. We provide detailed reporting and expert witness testimony to support legal and corporate decision-making processes.
People
Vern Abila
CEO/President
Security industry leader with nearly 30 years of global experience. Transformed ASI from a home-based operation to a multi-million-dollar enterprise. Holds CHPA-III certification and received Colorado Small Minority Businessperson of the Year award in 2012.
Mike Chaney
Vice President of Government Contracting
Security expert with extensive experience in Olympic event security planning. Led security surveys for multiple Olympic Games and provided specialized training to international security teams. Brings expertise in crisis management and special event security protocols.
Ralph A. Palmieri
Vice President of Global Corporate Development
Former Staff Vice President at Lockheed Martin with global business development expertise. Focuses on building international strategic relationships and coordinating multinational client operations for ASI's global expansion initiatives.
Questions
What security services does Abila offer?
We provide executive protection, threat management, computer forensics, background checks, security assessments using CARVER methodology, and cannabis industry security solutions.
Do you serve international clients?
Yes, we operate globally with resources and expertise to implement security solutions across international borders and cultural contexts.
What experience does your team have?
Our team includes former law enforcement professionals, military personnel, and corporate security experts with combined decades of experience in high-profile security operations.
How do you handle emergency situations?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency response, our security plans include crisis management protocols and coordination with local authorities for urgent situations.
Can you assess our existing security measures?
Yes, we conduct comprehensive security vulnerability assessments using proven methodologies to evaluate your current protections and recommend improvements.
