BUSINESS & FINANCE
World’s Top 10 Security Companies
Which company is the largest security company in the world? In order of revenue and growth potential, the following is a list of the top 10 security companies in the world.
- G4S
Which is the world’s largest security company? Having generated USD 9.76 billion in revenue last year, G4S plc is the world’s largest security company by revenue. Located in London, England, G4S is a multinational security services company. A total of 570,000 people are employed by G4S in more than 90 countries. In our list of the top 10 security companies in 2020, G4S is the highest revenue earner among the largest security companies.
Founded: 1901
G4S Headquarters: London, England, UK
G4S Revenue: USD 9.76 billion
- Securitas AB
With revenues of USD 9.23 billion generated last fiscal year, Securitas AB ranks second among the top 10 largest security companies in the world. Located in Stockholm, Sweden, Securitas AB provides security services, monitoring, consulting, and investigation services. Over 300,000 employees work for the company in 53 countries around the world. In the European guarding and mobile security market, Securitas AB owns over 19 percent of the market share, making it one of the largest security companies in the world.
Founded: 1934
Securitas AB Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Securitas AB Revenue: USD 9.23 billion
- Allied Universal
Allied Universal is ranked third on this list of the top 10 security companies in the world for 2020. Founded in the United States, the company is privately owned. During the last fiscal year, the company generated revenues of USD 8.3 billion, ranking third among security companies.
Founded: 1957
Allied Universal Headquarters: Santa Ana, California, USA
Allied Universal: USD 8.3 billion
- DynCorp
A global service provider specializing in security and various other fields, DynCorp ranks 4th on Our’s list of the world’s largest security companies. DynCorp has provided services to the U.S. military in several theaters, including Bolivia, Bosnia, Somalia, Angola, Haiti, Colombia, Kosovo, and Kuwait. Over USD 3.04 was generated by the company last fiscal year, making it one of the top security companies in the world in terms of revenue.
Founded: 1946
DynCorp Headquarters: McLean, Virginia, USA
DynCorp Revenue: USD 3.04 billion
- USPA Nationwide Security
USPA Nationwide Security ranked 5th in terms of revenue on this list of the world’s largest security companies. With annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion, USPA has franchise offices in 50 states and across six continents and contributes a large percentage of profits to charity.
Founded: 2005
USPA Headquarters: Miami, Florida, USA
USPA Revenue: USD 1.3 billion
- GardaWorld
With over 102,000 employees, GardaWorld is ranked 6th on this list of the largest security companies. With over 200 offices worldwide, GardaWorld provides physical security guard services and armored car services. GardaWorld’s annual revenues last year reached CAD 805 million, making it one of the world’s most profitable security companies.
Founded: 1984
GardaWorld Headquarters: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
GardaWorld Revenue: CAD 805 million
- Control Risks
Control Risks, a global risk and strategic consulting firm specializing in political, security, and integrity risk, ranks 7th among the top 10 largest security companies in the world. Last year, the company generated revenues of USD 223.3 million. Our primary services include anti-corruption audits, consultancy and training, eDiscovery, political risk analysis, and a variety of security and crisis management services.
Founded: 1975
Control Risks Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Control Risks Revenue: USD 223.3 million
- The Brink’s Company
On this list of the top 10 largest security companies in the world, Brink’s Company ranks eighth. According to revenue, the company ranks seventh on this list and is known for providing private security and protection services. Over 1,100 facilities and 13,300 vehicles are used in the company’s security operations.
Founded: 1859
Brink’s Headquarters: Richmond, VA, USA
Brink’s Revenue: USD 3.94 billion
- CAIC International
On this list of the largest security companies, CACI, an American multinational professional services and information technology company, ranks ninth. Last year, CACI generated revenues of USD 4.35 billion, placing it sixth among security companies in terms of revenue.
Founded: 1962
CACI Headquarters: Arlington County, Virginia, USA
CACI Revenue: USD 4.35 billion
- Booz Allen Hamilton
Booz Allen Hamilton, an American management and information technology consulting firm (which also specializes in security) rounds out our list of the top 10 largest security companies in the world. In the past year, Booz Allen Hamilton generated revenues of USD 6.7 billion, ranking 5th in revenues worldwide.
Founded: 1914
Booz Allen Headquarters: McLean, Virginia, USA
Booz Allen Revenue: USD 6.7 billion
