Unrest and crowds
Raise an alarm discreetly, find a way to safety and follow a clear guide for what to do next.
Coming soon · in development
Prepared for the moment everything changes.
SFC Shield is the safety companion on your phone. It helps you prepare before you set off, raise an alarm in seconds when things go wrong and know what to do next – even when the network is gone.
Developed by SFC ForgeSecurity expertise by S.F. Custos Global Reach
Emergency
Location and contacts ready
Trigger emergency alert
What do I do now?
Call 112
Walk with me
I'm safe
Why Shield
Emergencies don't wait for good reception.
Unrest in the streets, an accident on a remote road, a medical emergency far from home: in the first minutes, staying calm and doing the right thing is what counts. Shield is built for exactly those minutes.
Remote and offline
Your alarm waits and goes out automatically as soon as there is a connection. Until then: SMS to your contacts and a direct call to 112.
Accidents and medical emergencies
Local emergency numbers, the nearest hospital, your medical card and a structured accident report – in one place.
Features
Everything you need when it counts.
Shield brings together what security professionals carry in their heads – and puts it on your phone in a way that still works under stress.
Emergency alert in one tap
Sends your GPS position and, if you allow it, a photo. Silent triggers – shaking the phone or the volume button – start a 5-second countdown you can cancel.
Works without a network
No connection? The alarm is stored and sent automatically later. Meanwhile you can text your emergency contacts your location or call 112 directly.
“What do I do now?”
17 crisis guides that work offline – from robbery and unrest to earthquakes, kidnapping and serious injury – with clear steps for now and afterwards.
Country information and incident map
Security situation by country and current incidents on a map, so you know what to expect before you arrive.
Local emergency help
The right emergency numbers for the country you are in, the nearest hospitals and safe places, and navigation to safety.
Walk with me and travel timer
Share your position with someone you trust before you set off, and set a travel timer that reminds you to confirm your arrival.
Fake call
A realistic incoming call that gives you a reason to leave an uncomfortable situation.
Medical card and document vault
Blood type, allergies and medication ready to share; copies of important documents stored on your device.
Awareness check
21 realistic scenarios, tailored to how and where you travel – for business, privately, with family or for media and NGO work.
Also on board: itinerary planning, vehicle accident report and the “family calm package” that keeps the people at home informed.
How it works
Prepare. Alert. Get through it.
Good security starts before the emergency. Shield guides you through three phases.
- PrepareSet up emergency contacts, medical card and permissions in advance, take the awareness check and have the crisis guides available offline.
- AlertOne tap – or a silent trigger – sends your position and an optional photo. Without a network the alarm waits and goes out automatically; SMS and 112 are always one tap away.
- Get through itClear steps for the situation you are in, the nearest hospital, navigation to safety – and an “I'm safe” message when it is over.
The expertise behind Shield
Built on decades of real-world security work.
SFC Shield is developed by SFC Forge, the software division of S.F. Custos Global Reach Ltd – a security consulting and risk management firm. Its leadership comes from German police special operations units, including the SEK and the Federal Police's PSA unit for protection tasks abroad, and has been responsible for the security of diplomatic personnel in crisis zones such as Iraq, Afghanistan and Ukraine.
- Crisis guides and awareness scenarios shaped by operational experience
- Country and incident information from the SFC Intelligence platform
- Designed for the way people really react under stress
Privacy by design
Your safety data stays yours.
An app that knows where you are carries great responsibility. That's why Shield follows clear rules:
- No tracking, analytics or advertising SDKs
- No automatic audio or video recording – an alarm sends location and, optionally, a photo
- Personal data stored on the device is removed when you log out
- Important information is available offline, directly on your phone
- Developed in the EU with the GDPR in mind
Plans
The right protection for every kind of journey.
Shield will be offered as a subscription in several tiers. Prices and exact contents will be announced at launch.
Traveller
For private trips, backpacking and families.
Price at launchmonthly or yearly
- Emergency alert with offline fallback
- Crisis guides and awareness check
- Country information and emergency numbers
- Walk with me, travel timer, fake call
- Medical card and document vault
Professional
For self-employed people and business travellers.
Price at launchmonthly or yearly
- Everything in Traveller
- Incident map and country reports
- Itinerary planning
- Vehicle accident report
- Business invoice planned
Journalist & NGO
For media and aid workers in the field.
Price at launchspecial terms for NGOs planned
- Everything in Professional
- Field Mode for low-data operation
- Scenarios for media and NGO work
- Security briefings from SFC Intelligence planned
Business
For companies and organisations with teams on the road.
On requestper team / per user
- Everything in Journalist & NGO
- Central team management planned
- Alerts to your security desk planned
- Onboarding and security briefing by S.F. Custos on request
The tier structure is preliminary and may change before launch. Features marked “planned” are not yet part of the app.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When will SFC Shield be available?
Shield is currently in development and being tested. Android comes first, iOS is planned. There is no release date yet – join early access and we will let you know.
Does Shield replace emergency services?
No. Shield supports you, but it does not replace the police, ambulance or fire service. In an emergency, always call the local emergency number – 112 in the EU. Shield helps you find the right number and call it directly.
Does the app work without internet?
Partly – on purpose. Crisis guides, your profile and saved information work offline. An alarm raised without a connection is stored and sent automatically later; in the meantime you can text your emergency contacts your location or call 112.
What will it cost?
Shield will be a subscription with several tiers – from private travellers to companies. Prices will be announced at launch.
Who is behind SFC Shield?
SFC Forge, the software division of S.F. Custos Global Reach Ltd, a security consulting and risk management firm registered in Cyprus. The security know-how comes from many years of protection work in high-risk regions.
Will my data be sold or used for advertising?
No. Shield contains no tracking, analytics or advertising SDKs, and this website sets no cookies.
Early access
Be among the first.
Tell us you're interested and we'll let you know as soon as Shield is ready to test. No spam, no passing on to third parties.