Built on the Continent. Trained by Government.
P8N Defense was founded by Cyril Paton — a Ronin SA Close Protection Academy graduate, United Nations UNDSS certified, BSAFE certified, and former National Intervention Unit (NIU) operator with extensive close protection assignments across South Africa and internationally.
Where corporate security firms offer volume, P8N Defense offers calibre. Every operator is drawn from South Africa's most elite government units — Special Task Force, South African Special Forces, Military Intelligence. Every operator is a trained operational medic, first responder, and advanced driver. No compromises. No exceptions.
“We do not offer security. We offer certainty.”
Ronin SA Close Protection Academy
World-renowned, internationally accredited CP training
United Nations UNDSS Certified
Globally recognised standard in safety and security
BSAFE Certified
UN-standard safety and security certification
National Intervention Unit (NIU)
SAPS medium-to-high-risk operations
Close Protection Assignments
Extensive local and international experience
Special Task Force (STF)
SAPS elite counter-terrorism and hostage rescue
South African Special Forces
Military special operations
Military Intelligence
Threat analysis and intelligence operations
Operational Medics & First Responders
Security and medical capability in every deployment
Advanced Driving — Offensive & Defensive
Vehicle threats anticipated and countered