A standalone project with a defined scope and end date, or an ongoing retainer relationship. Which fits depends on what you need, not the other way around. DARING also partners with consulting and advisory firms on a B2B basis, see below.
Fixed-fee work, billed in two installments (50% at signing, 50% at completion). "Standard Scope" reflects a single-domain, well-defined deliverable; "Complex / Multi-Domain Scope" reflects work spanning multiple risk domains, larger organizations, or higher analytical intensity.
Programs and briefings that protect people and operations directly.
| Deliverable | Standard | Complex / Multi-Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Travel Risk Program DesignA documented travel risk management program: approval workflows, destination risk monitoring tools, traveler communication protocols, and emergency response procedures. Ready to roll out to your traveling population. | $1,200 – $2,400~4–8 hrs | $2,400 – $7,500~8–25 hrs |
| Pre-Travel Intelligence Brief (single destination)A written intelligence briefing on a specific destination covering security, health, and operational risk factors, delivered ahead of a specific trip or traveler group. | $450 – $900~1.5–3 hrs | $900 – $1,800~3–6 hrs |
| GSOC Advisory: Program Design or Maturity AssessmentEither a from-scratch GSOC design (staffing, technology, workflows) or a maturity assessment of an existing GSOC, delivered with a written roadmap for improvement. | — | $4,500 – $12,000+~15–40+ hrs |
| Bespoke Intelligence ProductA custom intelligence product built around a specific client need: threat monitoring, executive briefing series, or another format outside standard travel/destination reporting. Delivered as a finished product or a reusable template for recurring use. | $600 – $1,200~2–4 hrs | $1,200 – $3,000~4–10 hrs |
| Situation Report & Geopolitical AnalysisA written analysis of a region, issue, or evolving situation relevant to the client's operations, delivered as a one-off report or designed for recurring cadence. | $600 – $1,200~2–4 hrs | $1,500 – $3,500~5–12 hrs |
| Intel Product Suite Development StrategyA program-level engagement designing the client's overall intelligence product portfolio: which products, cadence, audience, and format standards. Delivered as a documented product strategy. | — | $3,000 – $7,500~10–25 hrs |
| Intelligence & Security Program Maturity AssessmentA broader evaluation of the client's overall threat intelligence and security function (beyond GSOC specifically), delivered with a written roadmap for improvement. | — | $3,500 – $9,000~12–30 hrs |
| Intelligence Analysis TrainingA workshop or curriculum covering the core disciplines of intelligence work: defining requirements, collection, writing, briefing, and managing bias and assumptions. Delivered as a single session or a multi-part curriculum with custom materials. | $1,500 – $3,000~5–10 hrs | $3,000 – $7,500~10–25 hrs |
Frameworks and rehearsals for the moment something actually goes wrong.
| Deliverable | Standard | Complex / Multi-Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Management Framework DevelopmentA documented crisis management structure: defined roles, activation triggers, communication protocols, and escalation paths. Delivered as a ready-to-adopt playbook, tailored to your organization's structure. | $1,500 – $3,000~5–10 hrs | $3,000 – $9,000~10–30 hrs |
| Business Continuity Plan: Full DevelopmentA complete BCP covering critical business functions, recovery time objectives, and step-by-step continuity procedures. Delivered as a ready-to-implement plan with defined ownership per function. | $2,100 – $4,500~7–15 hrs | $4,500 – $12,000~15–40 hrs |
| Tabletop Exercise: Design & Facilitation (Half-Day)A scenario-based exercise built around a realistic threat to your organization, facilitated live with your team, followed by a written findings report and specific improvement recommendations. | $1,500 – $3,000~5–10 hrs | $3,000 – $6,000~10–20 hrs |
| Crisis Management Program ReviewAn evaluation of an existing crisis management program against best practices, delivered with a written findings report and specific recommendations for improvement. | $1,500 – $3,000~5–10 hrs | $3,000 – $7,000~10–24 hrs |
Baseline and ongoing visibility into where your organization is actually exposed.
| Deliverable | Standard | Complex / Multi-Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated Risk Profile (IRP): BaselineA written baseline assessment mapping exposure across security, operational, geopolitical, and reputational risk domains. Includes a findings report, exposure ratings by domain, and a live summary briefing to walk through results. | $1,500 – $3,000~5–10 hrs | $3,000 – $9,000~10–30 hrs |
| Physical Asset Risk AssessmentA site- or facility-specific assessment of physical security risk and vulnerability, delivered as a written report with prioritized recommendations. | $1,200 – $2,400~4–8 hrs | $2,400 – $6,000~8–20 hrs |
| Protective Intelligence AssessmentAn assessment of threats to a specific individual, executive, or event, with a written report of findings and recommended protective measures. | — | $2,400 – $6,000~8–20 hrs |
| VIP Risk Profile / Protective Intelligence Program DevelopmentA from-scratch protective intelligence program build: monitoring protocols, escalation criteria, and ongoing risk profiling for designated individuals. Delivered with a written roadmap for implementation. | — | $4,500 – $12,000+~15–40+ hrs |
| Climate Vulnerability AssessmentAn assessment of climate-related physical and operational risk exposure across facilities or supply chain, delivered as a written report with prioritized findings. | $1,500 – $3,000~5–10 hrs | $3,000 – $7,500~10–25 hrs |
Board-level and transaction-level support for high-stakes decisions.
| Deliverable | Standard | Complex / Multi-Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Transaction Risk Intelligence (M&A support)Risk intelligence support for a specific transaction: counterparty due diligence, jurisdictional exposure, and operational risk relevant to the deal. Delivered as a written report ahead of close. | — | $4,500 – $15,000+~15–50+ hrs |
| Organizational Resilience Program DevelopmentA structured resilience program spanning crisis, continuity, and recovery capabilities. Delivered as a documented program with governance structure, built for long-term organizational durability. | — | $6,000 – $18,000+~20–60+ hrs |
| IRIS Implementation & AdoptionStructured support for adopting the IRIS framework internally: shadow-layer governance design, domain owner onboarding, and integration with existing risk functions. Delivered as a documented implementation plan with hands-on rollout support. | — | $6,000 – $15,000+~20–50+ hrs |
Ongoing board-level risk counsel is available through the Vantage retainer tier. Book a call to discuss.
Five tiers, from an entry point for organizations just formalizing risk awareness to board-level strategic advisory for enterprise clients. Tier placement is determined together, during a short introductory scoping conversation. Pricing is scoped individually per organization. Book a call to find the right tier.
Formalizing risk awareness: a starting point for organizations building their first defined risk practice.
An ongoing, defined risk program for a growing organization.
Active cross-domain synthesis across multiple, interacting risk streams.
Broader exposure across geographies and functions, for an established organization.
Strategic and board-level advisory, at the scale enterprise risk committees expect.
No scoping call, no proposal. Pick a length, pay, and schedule. Bring whatever risk, security, or intelligence question is on your mind.
A focused hour to talk through a specific problem or decision.
Room to dig into a problem, walk through a framework, or work through a real decision together.
For complex, multi-part problems that need real time to work through properly.
Book a short call to see where DARING fits. No pitch, just a conversation.