You do business.We do your security.
We protect what drives your business: people, knowledge and assets. As your long-term partner, we combine strategic advice with effective implementation.
Security with
a business perspective.
We align security with your business through clear priorities, commercially sound measures and dedicated support.
Detect drones.
Protect your sites.
Independent advice to protect your sites. We bring drone detection, alerts and response together in a framework that fits your security organisation.
Ready to act
when it matters.
We strengthen business continuity through rigorous risk analysis, tested crisis procedures and emergency preparedness that works in practice.
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- Assess risks: Risk and business impact analyses covering processes, sites and dependencies.
- Build preparedness: Emergency and recovery plans, business continuity management and IT service continuity management.
- Practise your response: Crisis management structures, crisis team exercises and regular preparedness reviews.
Complex events.
Clear security structures.
We support event organisers and venue operators from security planning through to delivery. Clear responsibilities and coordinated procedures bring everyone together.
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- Plan ahead: Risk analyses, overarching security frameworks and event-specific security planning.
- Coordinate stakeholders: Liaison with public authorities, event organisers and security providers.
- Support delivery: Operational security coordination, emergency management and joint debriefs.
Protect assets.
Strengthen trust.
We establish the facts, assess effectiveness and protect business assets. Specialist expertise for sensitive decisions and complex organisations.
Establish the facts.
Inform decisions.
Discreet investigations into suspected corporate crime. We provide a sound basis for decisions by management, compliance and legal teams – nationally and internationally.
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- Establish the facts: Internal investigations and structured assessment of reports and allegations.
- Assess integrity: Business partner screening and due diligence.
- Trace assets: Asset tracing and support with asset recovery.
Assess effectiveness.
Target improvements.
We assess how well your security measures work. Independent audits and clear recommendations guide your standards, priorities and investment decisions.
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- Define protection needs: Assess assets, vulnerabilities and existing security plans.
- Review quality: Audit sites, processes and the performance of your security providers.
- Embed improvements: Prioritise measures and track their implementation.
Secure properties.
Strong portfolios.
We guide property owners and operators towards SHORE certification for security, operational quality and resilience. Your partner in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
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Robust preparedness.
We connect site security, information protection and emergency preparedness. Helping critical infrastructure operators safeguard essential services and remain operational under pressure.
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- Understand dependencies: Analyse protection needs, vulnerabilities and processes vital to essential services.
- Integrate protection: Align physical security, emergency management and recovery planning.
- Test preparedness: Audits and exercises for management and operational teams.
Your knowledge.
Your competitive edge.
We protect trade secrets and confidential communications. Technical counter-surveillance sweeps, organisational measures and trained staff strengthen the protection of your know-how.
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- Check confidentiality: Technical counter-surveillance sweeps in sensitive rooms and meeting areas.
- Organise protection: Technical and organisational measures to safeguard confidential information.
- Equip your people: Raise awareness of espionage risks among leaders and staff.
Think strategically.
Partner for the long term.
We combine analysis, implementation and regular review, so your security evolves with the needs of your business.
Understand
Build a shared understanding of your business model, assets and risks.
Plan
Define protective measures, priorities and responsibilities.
Implement
Embed plans in day-to-day operations and equip your people to deliver.
Review
Assess effectiveness and adapt measures to changing requirements.
Security that supports
your business success.
Since 2005, we have supported businesses with complex security challenges. Our experience in public authorities, corporate security and international advisory work combines strategic insight with practical delivery.
Our advisory approach
We work closely with senior management and functional leaders. Sound risk assessments, proportionate measures and clear responsibilities shape our advice. Dedicated contacts and regular reviews ensure your security organisation keeps pace with your business.
our approach.
- Sound judgement. Assess risks on a solid foundation.
- Practical impact. Embed measures in your operations.
- Mutual trust. Work together with discretion and reliability.
Based in Germany. Connected internationally.
Experience that understands
responsibility.
Experience in public authorities and major corporations. Business understanding. Personal responsibility for our work with you.
Carsten Baeck
Operational risk management, crisis preparedness and information protection. Experience with the BKA, corporate security and international advisory assignments.
Profile and experience
Professional background
Carsten Baeck co-founded DRB with Robert Kilian in 2005. He served in the protection division of Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), providing close protection for federal ministers. At Metallgesellschaft AG, he helped establish a close protection team and advised on physical and technical security. He subsequently held leadership roles at Brink’s, Gegenbauer and Piepenbrock, and worked as a Senior Consultant at Control Risks.
Qualifications and teaching
His professional background includes teaching risk management at TH Brandenburg and qualifications as an ISO 22301 Lead Auditor, IT Risk Manager, certified ITSC Manager and Data Protection Officer. His advisory work brings together security management systems, business continuity management, information protection and counter-eavesdropping, as well as the protection of critical infrastructure and high-profile individuals.
Robert Kilian, CFE
Investigations, asset tracing and real estate risk. Investigative experience in public authorities and international leadership in risk and security management.
Profile and experience
Professional background
Robert Kilian co-founded DRB with Carsten Baeck in 2005. After roles with Germany’s Federal Border Guard and Federal Criminal Police Office, he helped establish corporate security at Metallgesellschaft AG and worked as a Security Agent at the European Central Bank. As a Risk Manager at IKEA, he was responsible for risk across European retail operations and shopping centres worldwide. At Pinkerton, he served as Region Managing Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Qualifications and professional work
He is a Certified Fraud Examiner (ACFE) and an expert in risk management. His professional background includes co-founding the ACFE German Chapter and teaching risk management at Donau-Universität Krems. His areas of focus include investigations, asset tracing, real estate risk and SHORE.
Kai Staak
International investigations, internal audit and technical security concepts. Experience with the Federal Criminal Police Office, state police and corporate internal audit.
Profile and experience
Professional background
Kai Staak served in the protection division of Germany’s Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), providing close protection for federal ministers. His subsequent roles included intelligence gathering and surveillance in support of the protection of federal politicians at heightened risk and visiting dignitaries, as well as work in the BKA’s counter-terrorism division in Wiesbaden. With the Hamburg state police, he worked in investigations and searches for wanted persons. In the private sector, he held management roles focused on tracing individuals and recovering assets, and headed corporate internal audit at coop eG.
Areas of expertise
His work combines law enforcement investigation and protection experience with the review of business processes. His focus includes internal audit, international investigations and protection concepts for people and premises. This encompasses intruder alarms, video surveillance and perimeter protection, as well as technological innovations in drone detection and defence.
Christopher Baeck
Information security, IT risk management and business continuity. Focus areas include BCM, ITSCM and the secure use of AI.
Profile and experience
Education and qualifications
Christopher Baeck holds a Master of Science in Information Security and Risk Management with distinction and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration. He also holds qualifications as an IT Risk Manager (Bitkom) and Human Rights Officer (TÜV). His master’s thesis examined information security in the use of GPT solutions within businesses.
Areas of expertise
His work focuses on assessing information and IT risks, developing security measures, and business continuity and IT service continuity management. Further areas include AI governance, information security in the use of AI, and data protection, including privacy by design. Training and the clear communication of security requirements complement this work.
Expertise that works together.
Our international network brings specialist technical, legal and communications expertise to your engagement, tailored to your needs.
Insights from
our experts.
Carsten Baeck and Robert Kilian on security management, critical infrastructure and professional investigations.
Security as a system: how ILA manages complex risks
Carsten Baeck on assessing risks, defining responsibilities and coordinating everyone involved in security.
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Carsten Baeck’s perspective on infrastructure risks and preparedness that keeps pace with a changing situation.
Read article (German)Strategic risk management: protection and opportunities for businesses
Carsten Baeck on operational risks, information protection and preparing for business disruption.
Read interview (German) Free registration required for the full articleQualified investigators or ‘complaints handlers’?
Robert Kilian on professional expertise, confidentiality and the careful handling of whistleblower reports.
Read article (German)Security and integrity.
Embedded together.
We bring corporate security together with responsible leadership and reliable processes.
Whistleblowing with RegTegrity
Professional reporting channels, trained staff and careful handling of reports. Through our RegTegrity initiative.
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We embed data protection in your operations through advice, documentation and training. Discuss working together.
Supply chain requirements
Risk-based assessments and documented measures for responsible supplier and business partner relationships. Discuss working together.
Personal protection
Tailored protection concepts for individuals with heightened exposure and their families, supported by discreet advice and coordination with specialist partners. Contact us in confidence.
By your side.
For the long term.
Your business objectives set the direction. We work alongside you as your partner in security and risk management. Let’s discuss how we can work together.
DRB Deutsche Risikoberatung GmbHAm Kleinen Wannsee 31
14109 Berlin, Germany
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