Ackerman Security Systems

What Ackerman Security Systems does

Ackerman Security Systems is a privately held, vertically integrated residential and commercial security operator founded in 1967 in Atlanta, Georgia, and now operated under Intrusion Protection Systems, Inc. (d/b/a Ackerman Security). The company markets, installs, services, and monitors intrusion, fire, video surveillance, and access-control systems, with a TMA Five Diamond / UL-certified monitoring center providing 24/7 professional alarm response across 36 states. Its technical platform combines IP and wireless alarm monitoring, video verification of alarm events, smart-home automation through certified Samsung SmartThings integration, Yale smart locks, Tesla Powerwall 3 residential solar/battery backup, and EverLights permanent outdoor lighting, all unified under a single mobile app. The business model is a hybrid of recurring monthly monitoring subscriptions ($20–$100+ per month industry band, customized per system) and one-time hardware sales with professional installation, served through direct field sales, inside phone sales, online scheduling, and certified partner channels. Go-to-market targets two roughly co-equal segments: residential homeowners in the Atlanta metro and across 36 states (ranked 10th largest U.S. residential security firm per SDM in 2017), and small-to-mid commercial accounts (29th largest commercial installer in 2017) seeking access control, video surveillance, fire protection, and building automation. As of 2017 the company employed more than 300 people, ranked as the 19th largest U.S. security company, and reported having served over 500,000 cumulative clients, with current operations anchored in the Southeast and a 2025 Atlanta Falcons associate partnership reinforcing regional brand identity.

Name

Ackerman Security Systems

Legal name

Intrusion Protection Systems, Inc.

Website

https://ackermansecurity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ackerman Security Systems is a privately held Atlanta-based provider founded in 1967 that installs, services, and monitors residential and commercial intrusion, fire, video, and access-control systems across 36 states, with smart-home and solar add-ons.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Monitoring and Installation Services

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (HSAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Smart Home Security Automation & Integration (Monitored) (HSAHAAAF), Residential CCTV & Door/Perimeter Surveillance Packages (HSAHACAH), Residential Alarm Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (BPAKAFAA)

Keywords

• Security systems installation
• Alarm monitoring services
• Smart home automation
• Commercial security solutions
• Residential security services

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Professional Monitoring Services: Recurring monthly subscription fees for 24/7 professional alarm monitoring services. These subscription plans provide continuous monitoring of residential and commercial security systems, including intrusion detection, fire monitoring, and emergency response coordination.
2. Security Equipment Sales & Installation: One-time revenue from the sale and professional installation of security hardware including sensors, detectors, security cameras (indoor, outdoor, video doorbells), smart locks, keypads, glass break detectors, and smoke/CO detectors. Equipment may be sold as part of bundled packages.
3. Smart Home Automation: Revenue from smart home devices and integration services including Samsung SmartThings hubs, smart door locks, smart garage door controllers, smart lighting, smart plugs, smart thermostats, and voice control systems.
4. Solar Power Solutions: Residential solar power installations including Tesla Powerwall 3 battery backup systems, representing an adjacent revenue stream that complements the home security and automation portfolio.
5. Business Security Systems: Commercial security solutions including access control systems, CCTV/video surveillance (cloud-based, indoor, outdoor cameras), fire alarm monitoring, glass break detectors, burglary alarms, and building automation for businesses.
6. Permanent Outdoor Lighting (EverLights): Permanent outdoor lighting solutions (EverLights brand) for residential and commercial properties, offering decorative and functional permanent lighting systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Ackerman Security Systems markets, sells, installs, services, and monitors residential and commercial security systems through its own UL-certified 24/7 monitoring center. The company offers intrusion alarms, fire and life-safety detection, video surveillance, access control, smart home automation (via Samsung SmartThings), and residential solar/battery backup (Tesla Powerwall 3).

Product overview

Ackerman Security Systems offers a comprehensive security and smart home platform with both residential and business security product lines. The residential offering centers on Home Security Systems with monitoring services, enhanced by smart home automation via Samsung SmartThings integration, and solar power solutions including Tesla Powerwall 3. Key product modules include Security Cameras (indoor, outdoor, video doorbell), Sensors & Detectors (motion, glass break, fire, CO, flood, heat), Security Keypads, and EverLights permanent outdoor lighting. The business security suite encompasses Access Control, Burglary Alarms, Building Automation, Fire Protection Monitoring, CCTV Targeting, and Video Surveillance with cloud-based options. All offerings integrate through a unified app with remote access capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home Security Systems Residential security platform combining professional 24/7 monitoring, alarm sensors, security cameras, keypads, smart locks, fire/smoke detection, and smart home automation for homeowners.
• Business Security Systems Integrated commercial security offering covering access control, burglary alarms, building automation, fire protection monitoring, CCTV, video surveillance, and glass break detection for business properties.
• Smart Home Automation Unified smart home platform integrating Samsung SmartThings hubs, smart door locks, smart garage door control, smart lighting, smart plugs, smart thermostats, and voice control (Alexa/Google Home).
• Solar Power with Tesla Powerwall 3 Residential solar power installation paired with Tesla Powerwall 3 home battery backup, providing energy resilience and integrated power continuity for security systems.
• EverLights Permanent Outdoor Lighting Permanent programmable outdoor lighting systems for residential and commercial properties, used for decorative, functional, and security illumination.
• Business Video Surveillance Commercial video surveillance systems including cloud-based cameras, indoor cameras, and outdoor cameras with remote access for businesses.
• Access Control Systems Commercial access control systems using electronic locks and credentialing to manage employee and visitor entry at business premises.
• Fire Protection Monitoring Central-station fire alarm monitoring service for businesses, providing early detection and rapid emergency response coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500,000+ clients served since 1967
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability5 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, adjacent and minor.

• Atlanta FalconscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Official Associate Partner of the Atlanta Falcons NFL team for 2025. Ackerman Security is the 'Official Security of Atlanta Falcons Radio Network.' The partnership serves as a major community brand visibility initiative, connecting Ackerman with Atlanta's sports community and reinforcing the company's local identity. The partnership is marketed as 'Ackerman and Atlanta' belonging together.
• Intrusion Protection Systems (IPS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2017IPS acquired Ackerman Security Systems in 2017. Under the acquisition, Richard Perry (previously founder of Security Networks and former CEO of the acquired company) became the new CEO, succeeding Jim Callahan. The acquisition positioned Ackerman as part of a larger national security platform while maintaining the Ackerman brand identity in the Atlanta market. Callahan remained as a shareholder.
• Samsung SmartThingscoreTechnology or IntegrationAckerman Security is a certified Samsung SmartThings installer and integrator. The company offers SmartThings hubs and compatible devices as part of its smart home automation portfolio, enabling unified control of security systems, smart locks, lighting, thermostats, and other connected devices through a single platform.
• Tesla (Powerwall 3)adjacentChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAckerman Security is an authorized installer and reseller of Tesla Powerwall 3 residential battery storage systems. The solar power and battery backup offering represents an adjacent revenue stream that complements the home security ecosystem, providing homeowners with energy resilience alongside security.
• Yale (ASSA ABLOY)adjacentChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorYale smart lock products are offered in partnership with Ackerman Security, typically bundled with promotional deals such as a free HD doorbell camera and smart lock bundle. Yale smart locks integrate with Ackerman's security ecosystem and are controllable via the company's mobile app.
• Children's Hospital of AtlantaminorOthersAckerman Security supports Children's Hospital of Atlanta through charitable donations and community engagement programs as part of the company's corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Lymphoma and Leukemia SocietyminorOthersAckerman Security supports the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society as part of its community giving program, contributing to blood cancer research and patient support initiatives.
• American Heart AssociationminorOthersAckerman Security supports the American Heart Association through charitable partnerships and heart health awareness campaigns.
• Habitat for HumanityminorOthersAckerman Security supports Habitat for Humanity as part of its community engagement and charitable giving program.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ADT: Largest US provider of professionally monitored residential and commercial security. Directly comparable to Ackerman on monitored intrusion, smart home, video, and multi-state field installation; ADT represents the scale benchmark Ackerman competes against.
• Vivint Smart Home: National provider of smart home and professionally monitored security systems sold through a door-to-door consultative model. Closely comparable to Ackerman on integrated smart-home/security bundles, recurring monitoring subscriptions, and premium pricing positioning.
• Brinks Home Security: Direct residential and small-business security monitoring competitor with national reach and multi-year monitoring contracts. Operates a similar go-to-market (field sales + professional installation) as Ackerman, making it a like-for-like competitor for monitored subscribers.
• Guardian Protection: Regional multi-state residential and commercial security provider offering monitored intrusion, video, and smart home with professional installation. Comparable to Ackerman on product mix, business model, and customer-acquisition approach.
• Vector Security: Multi-state provider of residential, commercial, and multi-site security solutions including intrusion, video, access control, and fire monitoring. Comparable on monitored services mix and enterprise/small-business field deployment model.
• Frontpoint: National residential security provider emphasizing wireless, DIY-installed systems with optional professional monitoring. Competes with Ackerman for the same homeowner segment, differentiated by self-install convenience and direct-to-consumer digital sales.

Regional players

• CPI Security: Headquartered in the Southeast US, CPI offers residential and commercial monitored security, video, and smart home across the Carolinas and neighboring states. Strong geographic and customer overlap with Ackerman's Atlanta/Southeast anchor.

Emerging players

• SimpliSafe: Disruptor in residential security with self-install hardware and optional professional monitoring. Significant competitive overlap with Ackerman's monitored intrusion offering, but reaches buyers through digital-first channels rather than field sales.
• Ring (Amazon): Amazon-owned smart home security brand built around video doorbells, cameras, and now optional professional monitoring. Represents the DIY, ecosystem-driven competitive threat to traditional monitored intrusion players like Ackerman.

Broad incumbents

• Xfinity Home (Comcast): Broad incumbent offering home security, video, and smart home as part of Comcast's larger connectivity bundle. Competes for the same residential accounts as Ackerman with bundled pricing and cross-sell advantages from broadband subscriptions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/ackermansecuritysystems

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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