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Archer Knox®
Industries
LitigationAssisting law firms, litigation support teams, and in-house counsel Risk & ComplianceSupporting ethical governance, audit readiness, and risk mitigation IntelligenceIntelligence support for corporate investigations, due diligence, and strategic risk advisory
Security SectorWhether you're securing assets or responding to incidents, we provide clarity and control Intelligence ServicesTransforming raw data into operational awareness
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Approach
Overview How we structure decision-grade intelligence Method & Standards Collection plans, confidence scoring, auditability
Tradecraft Structured analysis, adversarial review, sourcing Leadership Veteran oversight for high-consequence work
Security & Trust Governance, data handling, chain of custody Careers Mission-driven roles across intelligence & security Press Releases and company updates
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Services
Fractional CSO (FCSO) Executive-level protection and strategy without full-time overhead Intelligence & Analytics Turn raw data into decision-grade signal—OSINT, monitoring, reporting Security Consulting Actionable guidance across physical, digital, and operational domains
Risk Assessments Identify vulnerabilities across human, physical, and digital layers Compliance Reviews Independent, defensible reviews aligned with frameworks & policies Integrated Solutions Tie services into Knox for audit trails, collaboration, and speed
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Risk & Compliance
Risk & Compliance Overview How we frame exposure, controls, and accountability Risk Assessments Human, physical, and digital exposure mapping with prioritized mitigation Controls, Policy & Governance Translate policy into controls, ownership, and audit-ready documentation
Enterprise Framework How risk is identified, assessed, monitored, and reported—linking policy, oversight, and frontline reality. Third Party Risk Move beyond static questionnaires with lifecycle scoring, contract triggers, and continuous external monitoring for critical vendors.
Risk & Compliance Overview Reduce exposure and prove your diligence Briefings Latest advisories & guidance
Security
Operational Security (OPSEC) Access control, secure mobility, EP & event protocols, red-team validation Protective Intelligence & Threat Analysis Monitoring, OSINT fusion, profiling & triage with clear escalation Facility & Infrastructure Hardening Assessments, CPTED, layered access, vendor/visitor controls
Security Playbooks Harden people, facilities, movement, and events with operational guidance that’s validated by drills—not slide decks. Crisis Management & Incident Response War-room coordination, evidence preservation, recovery playbooks
Security Overview Built for the risks you can’t afford to miss Security Briefings Latest advisories & insights
Solutions
Knox LiteLightweight, fast, and secure - built for solo professionals or small teams who need streamlined case management. Knox PROOur most advanced intelligence and case management platform.
SlayteA headless CMS for secure, flexible development. Launch dynamic portals, internal tools, or public sites—fast. VANTAGE XCSecure dashboards and analytics, hosted on your terms. Power visual clarity without compromising data.
KNOXExplore the Knox intelligence platform or tap into our developer-ready tools to accelerate secure, results-driven operations.
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Services

Protective Capability, Built for Consequence.

Archer Knox integrates executive security leadership, protective intelligence, and investigations to reduce exposure before it escalates. We operate quietly, document rigorously, and route work privilege-aware when legal posture matters.

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Leadership

Fractional Chief Security Officer (FCSO)

Executive-level security leadership without full-time overhead. Risk posture, incident authority, and governance that translates into action—not slide decks.

Protection

Protective Intelligence & Threat Analysis

Signal triage, threat profiling, and escalation criteria—built to prevent mobilization and reduce the need for visible force through planning and readiness.

Intelligence

Intelligence & Analytics

OSINT fusion, monitoring, and decision briefs with sourcing, assumptions, and confidence. Designed for legal exposure, reputational risk, and operational urgency.

Operations

Security Consulting & Program Design

Hardening people, facilities, travel, and events through protocols that get used on hard days—validated by drills, tabletop exercises, and real constraints.

Programs & Assurance

Documentation That Holds.

When decisions carry liability, the work must be auditable. We structure engagements so leadership can answer: what we knew, when we knew it, what we did, and why.

Risk

Risk Assessments

Exposure mapping across human, physical, and digital layers—prioritized remediation with ownership, timelines, and verification where applicable.

Compliance

Compliance Reviews & Audit Readiness

Independent review of controls, policy alignment, and documentation posture—built to withstand scrutiny under regulators, counsel, and internal audit.

Investigations

Privilege-Aware Investigations

Scope, collection, and reporting structured for discovery posture. Separation of duties and defensible documentation when the stakes include litigation.

Diligence

Due Diligence & Counterparty Risk

Verify what’s real before capital moves. Ownership mapping, reputational exposure, and indicators that clarify whether a deal is what it claims to be.

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New & Noteworthy

Current signals, analysis, and operational guidance—written for leaders making decisions under pressure.

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