# Using Babel Street at Private Security Firms to Improve Event Protection

> Learn how Babel Street's AI-powered OSINT platform helps private security firms monitor real-time threats and protect VIPs at high-profile events.

**Published:** Oct 31, 2025  
**Topics:** Babel Street Insights, Strategic Threat Intelligence, Emergent Risk Monitoring, Workforce & Leadership Protection  
**Type:** video

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[Video: https://fast.wistia.com/embed/medias/mx7byysran]

Following a tragic terrorist attack on New Year's Eve, the need for improved security at high-profile events became evident. Corporate security teams, especially for VIPs, must adopt advanced measures to protect guests, with OSINT playing a crucial role in threat awareness. Babel Street, an AI-powered OSINT platform, assists security firms by monitoring social media in real-time, providing immediate alerts about potential threats. Its capabilities were particularly vital during the 2024 Grand Prix, where security teams faced challenges from extremists. By transforming disparate data into actionable insights, Babel Street enhances the responsiveness and effectiveness of security operations.