High-profile individuals such as business owners, diplomats, celebrities and individuals with high incomes are not only targets for opportunistic theft but also bear an increased risk of targeted assault, kidnapping or even assassination.  Their residencies often occupy large areas with numerous hiding spots, which can aid criminals in approaching the residence interior and/or parking areas.

Consequently, alarm system requirements for this type of properties are significantly higher than for typical homes.  Perimeter security, in particular, is an essential element because it is always active and provides the earliest possible warning of an intrusion attempt.