NextGen Security

What NextGen Security does

NextGen Security is a US-based, PE-backed systems integrator that designs, installs, and services integrated physical and electronic security programs for regulated and high-accountability organizations. Headquartered near Philadelphia with regional offices in Texas, Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia, the company serves 1,000+ customers across 2,500+ facilities in nine verticals — petrochemical/oil & gas, electric utilities, healthcare, higher education, K-12, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, data centers, and state government. Its core differentiator is regulatory expertise: the company has completed 300+ NERC-CIP sites for electric utilities, 250+ MTSA/TWIC projects for maritime facilities, and holds credentials spanning HIPAA, CFATS, DHS SAFETY Act, ASIS CPP/PSP, and CVI/TWIC, supported by ISNetworld and Avetta safety verification.

The company's technology stack is a converged, IP-based security architecture combining access control (Genetec, Lenel S2, Software House, Honeywell Pro Watch), video management (Avigilon, Milestone, Axis, Hanwha, Pelco), perimeter hardening (crash-rated barriers, bollards, fiber optic and radar intrusion detection), gate services, thermal video analytics, IP intercoms, and AI-powered weapons detection (Evolv Express). Rather than selling its own platform, NextGen earns revenue through multi-year project-based integration, stamped engineering design for regulatory compliance, hardware resale at MSRP minus cooperative-contract discounts, and recurring technical support / 24/7 monitored field services. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales supplemented by five cooperative purchasing contracts (Texas DIR, PA COSTARS, TIPS-USA, Georgia DOAS, 791) that enable no-bid public-sector procurement. The company is a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital LP and has executed three acquisitions in 2023-2024 (ISO Network, CERK Security, Micro Security Systems Integration) as part of an active rollup strategy.

Name

NextGen Security

Legal name

NextGen Security, LLC

Website

https://nextgensecured.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NextGen Security is a US-based, PE-backed systems integrator that designs, installs, and services integrated physical and electronic security programs for regulated enterprises across petrochemical, utility, healthcare, education, and government verticals, leveraging deep NERC-CIP, MTSA, HIPAA, and CFATS compliance expertise across 40+ states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Enterprise Security Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (5415)

SIC

Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Management Platforms Integration (PSIM/SOC, Command & Control) (BPAKAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB), Low-Voltage & Security Systems Contracting (Access Control, CCTV, Intrusion) (IMAFALAF)

Keywords

• Integrated security systems
• Physical security integration
• Electronic security solutions
• Enterprise security services
• Access control systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Exton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Systems Integration: End-to-end security system design, installation, and commissioning for enterprise clients. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for new installations across access control, video surveillance, perimeter hardening, gate services, and related technologies. Projects range from single-site installations to multi-facility enterprise programs.
2. Technical Support and Field Services: Ongoing technical support, maintenance, and field services including preventive maintenance, remote monitoring and management, break/fix response, software and platform support, and on-site system administration. Revenue is generated through service level agreements ranging from scheduled maintenance visits to 24/7 monitored response with guaranteed response times.
3. Product Sales: Sale of security hardware and equipment including access control systems, IP cameras, NVRs, perimeter barriers, bollards, gate operators, intercoms, weapons detection systems, and related components. Pricing follows MSRP with applicable cooperative contract discounts. Products sourced from manufacturer partners including Genetec, Lenel S2, Software House, Avigilon, Evolv, Axis, HID, and others.
4. Professional Engineering and Design Services: Stamped engineering drawings, system specifications, site surveys, threat and vulnerability assessments, and compliance documentation packages prepared by licensed professional engineers. Design services scoped to regulatory compliance requirements including CFATS, NERC-CIP, MTSA, and HIPAA.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NextGen Security designs, integrates, installs, and maintains enterprise physical and electronic security systems for regulated organizations across oil & gas, utilities, healthcare, higher education, K-12, data centers, and government sectors. The offering combines access control, video surveillance, perimeter hardening, gate automation, thermal analytics, communications, and weapons detection into a unified IP-based platform, complemented by full-lifecycle professional services including design/engineering, project management, and 24/7 technical support.

Product overview

NextGen Security is an integrated physical and electronic security provider offering a unified portfolio of security technologies and professional services. The core technology portfolio includes Access Control Systems (credential management with card readers, biometrics, and multi-factor authentication), Video Management Systems (IP surveillance with AI-driven analytics), Perimeter Hardening (crash-rated barriers and intrusion detection), Gate Services (operators, turnstiles, entry control), Thermal Video Analytics (smart thermal cameras with geo-registered detection), Communication Systems (IP intercoms, mass notification), and Weapons Detection (Evolv-based screening). These technologies are designed to integrate as a unified platform rather than standalone systems. Supporting the technology portfolio is a full-service professional services layer including Security Design and Architecture (engineering, compliance documentation), System Consultation and Surveys (threat assessments), Project Management (full project lifecycle oversight), and Technical Support and Field Services (ongoing maintenance and remote management). The company serves regulated industries including petrochemical/oil & gas, utilities (NERC-CIP), healthcare (HIPAA), pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, higher education, K-12 education, data centers, and state government.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NextGen University: Employee development and training program offering hands-on, in-person training designed to build expertise across core departments and leading security technologies.

Products and services

• Access Control Systems Credential management platform supporting card readers, biometrics, multi-factor authentication, and mobile credentials for facilities of every scale and security classification, integrating with video, alarm, and communication systems.
• Video Management Systems IP-based surveillance platform with AI-driven video analytics, NVR storage, enterprise VMS with multi-site command views, and compliance-ready retention and chain-of-custody for regulated facilities.
• Perimeter Hardening Physical perimeter security including crash-rated barriers, ASTM-rated fencing, anti-ram bollards, and perimeter intrusion detection sensors for critical infrastructure facilities.
• Gate Services Gate operators, turnstiles, and entry control systems for industrial and critical sites including slide, swing, and overhead gate operators and high-speed automated gates with full access control integration.
• Thermal Video Analytics Smart thermal cameras with geo-registered analytics, electronic stabilization, and automated detection for 24/7 perimeter coverage in any lighting condition.
• Communication Systems IP intercoms, paging, mass notification, and two-way communication infrastructure for safety-critical environments, with SIP and VoIP interoperability with existing phone systems.
• Weapons Detection Advanced detection systems using Evolv technology for weapons and contraband screening, integrated with access control, video surveillance, and security operations workflows for schools, healthcare facilities, and public venues.
• Security Design and Architecture End-to-end system design and professional engineering services including stamped drawings, compliance-driven design for CFATS, NERC-CIP, MTSA, and HIPAA sites, IP network design, and CAD/BIM documentation.
• System Consultation and Surveys On-site threat and vulnerability assessments, system audits, gap analysis, specification development, and technology roadmapping conducted before any system is specified.
• Project Management Full project oversight from permitting through commissioning and handover, including AHJ coordination, subcontractor management, system commissioning, documentation, and end-user training.
• Technical Support and Field Services Parts, labor, software support, and remote management services including preventive maintenance, 24/7 monitored response, break/fix services, software upgrades, and on-site system administration delivered through service-level agreements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99%+ customer retention rate across 1,000+ customers and 2,500+ facilities served.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GeneteccoreTechnology or IntegrationGenetec is a leading provider of open-architecture, IP-based security solutions including video management systems (Omnicast) and access control platforms. NextGen engineers hold Genetec certifications and integrate Genetec solutions across enterprise deployments. Genetec is listed among NextGen's Trusted By partners and solution partners.
• Lenel S2coreTechnology or IntegrationLenel S2 (a Honeywell brand) provides enterprise access control and security management solutions. NextGen holds Lenel S2 certifications and deploys Lenel S2 systems across regulated facilities including those requiring NERC-CIP and MTSA compliance. Listed as a Trusted By partner and solution partner.
• Software HousecoreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware House (part of Johnson Controls) provides access control systems used across enterprise and high-security environments. NextGen holds Software House certifications (CCURE) and integrates these platforms for regulated facilities. Listed as a Trusted By partner and solution partner.
• AvigiloncoreTechnology or IntegrationAvigilon (a Motorola Solutions company) provides video surveillance, analytics, and video management solutions. NextGen engineers are certified in Avigilon VMS platforms and integrate these solutions across enterprise security deployments. Listed as a Trusted By partner and solution partner.
• EvolvcoreTechnology or IntegrationEvolv Technology provides AI-powered weapons detection systems (Evolv Express). NextGen deploys Evolv solutions integrated with access control, video surveillance, and security operations workflows. Featured on company website for K-12, healthcare, and public venue deployments. Listed as a Trusted By partner and solution partner.
• Axis CommunicationscoreTechnology or IntegrationAxis Communications is a leading provider of network video cameras and security surveillance equipment. NextGen integrates Axis IP cameras across enterprise deployments. Listed as a Trusted By partner and solution partner.
• HID GlobalcoreTechnology or IntegrationHID Global provides access control credentials, card readers, and identity management solutions. NextGen integrates HID products across enterprise access control deployments. Listed as a Trusted By partner and solution partner.
• MilestonecoreTechnology or IntegrationMilestone Systems provides open-platform video management software (XProtect). NextGen engineers hold Milestone certifications and deploy Milestone VMS solutions across enterprise environments. Listed as a solution partner.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationHoneywell provides security and building management solutions including Pro Watch access control platforms. NextGen holds Honeywell Pro Watch certifications and integrates Honeywell solutions across regulated facilities. Listed as a solution partner.
• Wesco (Anixter)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWesco (formerly Anixter) is a leading distributor of security and networking equipment. Listed as a Trusted By partner, Wesco provides supply chain and distribution support for NextGen's security integration projects.
• ISO Network LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired by NextGen Security on July 12, 2023. ISO Network LLC is an electronic security integration company located in Georgia that provides access control and video surveillance solutions to utilities and public safety markets. The acquisition expanded NextGen's presence in the southeastern US and added electronic security integration capabilities in the utilities sector.
• Assa AbloycoreTechnology or IntegrationAssa Abloy is a global leader in door opening solutions including locks, exit devices, and access control hardware. Listed as a solution partner.
• Windy City WireminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWindy City Wire provides cabling and infrastructure products for security installations. Listed as a Trusted By partner.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Unlimited Technology: Specialty security systems integrator focused on critical infrastructure, utilities, and government with overlapping NERC-CIP and regulated-vertical expertise. Comparable in scale and PE-backed growth trajectory.
• Integrated Security Systems (ISS): Mid-Atlantic-based security integrator with similar focus on enterprise access control, video surveillance, and regulated vertical customers. Direct competitor in the Northeast US geography.
• Netronix Integration: Pacific Northwest security integrator with utility, higher education, and government accounts. Comparable in size, multi-vendor approach, and regulated vertical mix.
• RFI Communications & Security Systems: West Coast-based enterprise security and communications integrator with strong utility, transportation, and public-sector practices. Comparable in vertical mix and project scale to NextGen's regulated-vertical work.
• Security 101: National commercial security integrator with a franchise/regional model serving enterprise customers. Competes for similar mid-market to enterprise security integration projects across multiple US regions.
• Convergint Technologies: Largest North American security systems integrator with thousands of colleagues globally, serving enterprise and regulated customers across similar verticals. Most direct comparison on multi-vendor integration, scale, and SDM Top Integrator ranking.
• PEI (Preferred Technologies): Texas-based security integrator with strong petrochemical, energy, and data center focus, similar to NextGen's Gulf Coast regulated-vertical footprint. Direct competitor on Texas enterprise accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Allied Universal Technology Services: Technology services division of Allied Universal offering integration of access control, video, and intrusion systems for enterprise clients. Competes in many of the same regulated and Fortune 500 accounts as NextGen.
• Securitas Technology (incl. STANLEY Security): Global security services and integration arm of Securitas, combining electronic security installation with guarding services. Competes on enterprise and regulated customer RFPs with broader service portfolio and deeper balance sheet.

Emerging players

• Kastle Systems: Cloud-managed access control and video provider serving commercial real estate and enterprise; increasingly relevant as managed/cloud security services overlap with traditional integration work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NextGenSecured
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nextgen-security

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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