Real Experience.
Real Security.
Head of Security is a Chicago-based security risk management consulting firm using behavioral science and protective intelligence to protect people, properties, and organizations. We are led by operators, not administrators.
The Team Behind Head of Security
Every recommendation we make is grounded in real-world experience. Our leadership has operated in military environments, law enforcement command roles, and private security engagements across the country.
Kurt Cooper founded Head of Security in 2012 after serving as a former Marine Corps infantryman and building a career as a seasoned private security contractor. What started as a security training provider has grown into Chicago's premier security risk management consulting firm.
Kurt recognized a critical gap in the industry: clients needed a trusted partner who could bridge the space between their security challenges and the highly trained professionals equipped to solve them.
Tom Lamb retired as a Commander of the Chicago Police Department's Bureau of Counter Terrorism, bringing over 30 years of law enforcement leadership to Head of Security. His career represents the highest levels of operational security in one of America's most complex urban environments.
Tom led over 300 specialized personnel across SWAT, Bomb Squad, Drone, K9, Marine, Helicopter, Mounted, and Traffic units, and directed operational planning for major events and critical incidents across Chicago.
Why We Exist
Most organizations face security challenges they do not fully understand and a market full of vendors who provide services without context. Head of Security exists to change that.
Built Over More Than a Decade
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Every engagement starts with an intake and initial consultation. No obligation. Just a conversation about your security challenges.
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