DGA Security

What DGA Security does

DGA Security Systems, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned commercial security and fire systems integrator headquartered at 429 West 53rd Street, New York, and founded in 1969. The company designs, installs, and monitors integrated security solutions spanning intrusion alarms, video surveillance (delivered through the proprietary DGAOneVIEW platform), access control (DGAPass), fire alarm systems, live video monitoring, environmental monitoring, elevator emergency communication, and high-value asset storage via DGA Vault at 580 Fifth Avenue. A core technical differentiator is DGA's ownership and operation of its own UL 827 compliant, FDNY-approved central monitoring stations with hot redundancy and load-shared failover - the monitoring is not outsourced.

DGA serves more than eleven vertical markets including art galleries, banking and financial, cannabis, hotels, jewelry, nonprofits, offices, property management, religious institutions, restaurants, and retail. Named multi-location customers include Space NK (seven of ten retail locations under service for ten years), Calzedonia, Barry's Bootcamp, William Doyle Galleries, Atara Jewelry, The Beer Castle (customer since 1987), Kips Bay Endoscopy (since 2004), Swimwear Anywhere, and Ampacet Corporation, indicating a diversified commercial base with high-retention, multi-site relationships rather than reliance on a few flagship accounts.

Revenue mechanics combine (a) recurring subscription revenue from 24/7 alarm and fire monitoring subscriptions, (b) one-time professional services revenue from system design and installation, (c) recurring code-mandated testing and inspection services for fire systems, and (d) managed services revenue from cloud-based access control. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales backed by a free-consultation funnel and inbound phone (800-PICK-DGA), supported by mid-funnel content (blog, eBooks, ISC West presence), with nationwide local service delivery for multi-location businesses and the NetOne owner-company network for geographic reach. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Name

DGA Security

Legal name

DGA Security Systems, Inc.

Website

https://dga.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DGA Security Systems is a family-owned, New York-based commercial security and fire systems integrator founded in 1969, providing intrusion alarms, video surveillance, access control, and fire systems backed by its own UL-compliant monitoring centers across 11+ verticals and multi-location nationwide accounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security System Monitoring: Recurring 24/7 alarm monitoring services for intrusion, fire and video surveillance systems. DGA operates their own UL compliant monitoring centers rather than outsourcing, providing recurring subscription revenue.
2. System Design and Installation: One-time professional services for designing and installing commercial security and fire alarm systems including intrusion alarms, video surveillance, access control, and fire protection systems.
3. Testing and Inspection Services: Ongoing code-required testing and inspection services for fire alarm systems to ensure compliance with fire codes.
4. Managed Access Control: Cloud-based access control service where DGA installs and maintains all hardware and software while customers manage cardholder changes through a web portal or mobile app.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DGA Security is a commercial security and fire systems specialist that designs, installs, and monitors integrated intrusion alarm, video surveillance, access control, and fire alarm systems for businesses. The company operates its own network of UL 827 compliant, FDNY Approved monitoring centers that deliver 24/7 alarm monitoring and emergency dispatch services. Customers manage their systems through DGA's proprietary platforms — DGA OneVIEW (video), DGAPass (access control), and DGAConnect (intrusion/fire management portal and mobile app).

Product overview

DGA Security provides an integrated suite of commercial security and fire systems as a single-source provider. The core product portfolio centers on three main system categories: intrusion alarms (detecting unauthorized entry), video surveillance (IP-based cameras with remote viewing), and access control (managed via DGAPass credentials). These systems are supported by 24/7 monitoring services through company-owned UL-compliant and FDNY-approved central stations. The product ecosystem includes customer-facing platforms: DGAConnect (online portal and mobile app for intrusion and fire alarm management), DGAPass (access control management), and DGAOneVIEW (video surveillance management). Additional offerings include fire system design/installation/inspection, live video monitoring, environmental monitoring, elevator emergency communication, and DGA Vault for high-value asset storage. The company also provides industry-specific solutions for art galleries, banking, cannabis, hotels, jewelry, nonprofits, offices, property management, religious institutions, restaurants, and retail.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JamGuard™: Security monitoring and protection service
• DGAConnect™
• DGAPass™
• DGAOneVIEW®
• DGA Vault

Products and services

• Intrusion Alarms Customized commercial intrusion alarm systems that detect unauthorized entry, using door/window contacts, motion sensors, glass break sensors, and panic buttons for perimeter and interior protection of business premises.
• Video Surveillance Commercial IP-based video surveillance systems utilizing dome, bullet, and facial height cameras, with remote viewing and management through the DGAOneVIEW platform.
• Access Control Managed access control solutions controlling entry to doors, elevator floors, and other entry points using DGAPass credentials including mobile, card, fob, or tag options.
• Live Video Monitoring Real-time video monitoring service where trained operators watch live camera feeds to detect and respond to suspicious activity at customer business sites.
• Security Alarm Monitoring 24/7 alarm monitoring service through DGA's own UL-compliant monitoring centers that receive signals from intrusion and fire systems and dispatch emergency responders as needed.
• Fire Alarm Monitoring Fire alarm monitoring delivered through FDNY-approved, UL 827 compliant central stations with hot redundant, load-sharing facilities for rapid fire department dispatch.
• Environmental Monitoring Monitoring services for environmental hazards including temperature extremes, water leaks, and other conditions that could damage business assets.
• Elevator Emergency Communication Emergency communication systems for elevators that connect trapped occupants directly to DGA's monitoring centers for rapid assistance.
• Fire Systems Design & Installation Commercial fire system design and installation by NICET-certified experts, covering fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification devices, and emergency control function interfaces.
• Fire Systems Testing & Inspection Scheduled testing and inspection services to ensure fire systems meet code requirements, including detailed evaluation reports and deficiency repairs.
• Fire Systems Contractor Support Partner services for electrical contractors, engineers, and architects providing fire system design, installation, and approval support, with Edwards (UTC) fire alarm systems as a strategic offering.
• DGAConnect Portal Online customer portal for managing intrusion and fire alarm systems, enabling system status viewing, activity reports, contact management, service requests, schedule changes, and code modifications.
• DGAConnect Mobile App Free iOS and Android mobile application enabling customers to manage DGA systems on the go, view system status, run reports, manage contacts, submit service requests, and modify schedules.
• DGA Vault High-value asset storage solution at 580 Fifth Avenue providing secure vault services for jewelry, artwork, and other valuable business assets.
• Nationwide Service Multi-location security management service providing standardized installations and simplified operations for businesses across multiple sites throughout the United States.
• JamGuard Proprietary signal jamming detection technology that protects DGA security systems against wireless interference attacks.

Quantifiable outcome

• DGA is recognized by every insurance company, and many offer discounted premiums when DGA's UL Certificated systems are installed.

Named customers9 records

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NetOnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGA is a proud NetOne owner company. NetOne is a network of recognized privately owned and managed security companies throughout the United States and Canada. Each shareholder company is the security leader in its operational area and meets strict requirements for NetOne participation. NetOne customers benefit from personalized service by highly trained locally-based employees combined with resources and expertise of a technologically leading network of security companies.
• Edwards (UTC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGA is a Strategic Partner and leading provider of Edwards fire alarm systems. DGA has been partnering with electrical contractors, engineers and architects for over 50 years to ensure efficient fire system design, installation and approval. Edwards is part of UTC, a major fire and security equipment manufacturer.
• The Monitoring Association (TMA)minorOthersFounded in 1950, TMA is the preeminent trade association representing the electronic alarm monitoring industry. DGA actively participates in this association, assisting in its endeavors and working on many of its committees. DGA's monitoring centers hold Five Diamond certification from TMA.
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL)coreOthersUL examines and tests devices, systems and material to determine performance affecting life, fire, casualty, hazards and crime prevention. DGA holds multiple UL Listings including Central Station Burglar Alarm, Central Station Protective Signaling Services, Mercantile Burglar Alarm Systems, and UL 2050 National Industrial Security Systems.
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)minorOthersNFPA is a global nonprofit devoted to eliminating death, injury, property and economic loss due to fire, electrical and related hazards. DGA has long been a supporter of NFPA, and many in DGA management are NFPA members.
• Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY)coreOthersFDNY adopts rules setting fire safety requirements including permits and certificates for fire systems within NYC. DGA is an FDNY Approved Central Station Fire Alarm Company and FDNY Approved Smoke Detector and Fire Alarm Service Company, meeting all applicable regulations and rigorous inspection requirements.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Verkada: Verkada is a cloud-managed video surveillance and access control platform competing directly with DGAOneVIEW video and DGAPass managed access control. Strong overlap in commercial verticals (retail, banking, hospitality) and bundled hardware+software model that competes with DGA's install-and-monitor approach from a software-led angle.
• Genetec: Genetec (Security Center) provides unified video surveillance, access control, and intrusion management software, often via integrator partner channel. Comparable to DGA's integrated platform ambitions (OneVIEW/pass/connect) but distributed indirectly through integrators, putting pressure on DGA's direct-install model.
• Brivo: Brivo offers cloud-native access control and physical security SaaS, directly overlapping DGA's DGAPass managed access control offering. Comparable business model (subscription managed access control) but competitor-positioned as a software-first alternative; Brivo's lower-touch deployment model targets the same commercial customer segments.

Broad incumbents

• ADT: ADT is the largest US commercial and residential security systems provider offering intrusion, video surveillance, access control, and 24/7 monitoring at massive scale. Overlaps directly with DGA across core products and verticals (retail, banking, small commercial), but ADT's much larger owned-branch and subscriber footprint positions it as the dominant incumbent against which independents like DGA compete.
• Securitas: Global commercial security services giant offering electronic security, monitoring, and on-site guarding with strong US presence through Securitas Technology. Directly comparable to DGA in commercial intrusion/access/video and central monitoring, but operates at global scale with broader guarding offerings.
• Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Siemens provides commercial fire safety, security, and building automation systems globally, including design, installation, and monitoring. Comparable to DGA across the integrated commercial security and fire systems scope, particularly for large commercial and institutional customers, though Siemens emphasizes broader BMS integration.
• Johnson Controls (Tyco/Software House): Johnson Controls integrates commercial fire alarm (Tyco/Edwards — DGA's stated partner), security, access control, and building automation. Most directly comparable to DGA in fire alarm design/install/inspection and commercial security systems integration, but at much larger scale as part of a broader building-tech portfolio.
• Honeywell Building Technologies: Honeywell's commercial security division offers intrusion, video surveillance, access control, and integrated building management with significant fire alarm presence. Direct competitor to DGA in commercial security and fire system design/installation across similar verticals, with deeper building-management cross-sell.

Direct peers

• COPS Monitoring: COPS Monitoring is one of the largest wholesale central monitoring stations in the US, providing 24/7 alarm monitoring for thousands of independent security dealers. Directly comparable to DGA's owned UL-compliant monitoring centers, although COPS is a wholesale-only monitor and DGA operates a hybrid dealer/monitor.
• Kastle Systems: Kastle is a managed security provider specializing in cloud-based access control, video surveillance, and visitor management for commercial real estate. Comparable to DGA's managed access control and video offerings, with similar target verticals (offices, property management) and recurring managed-services revenue model, though Kastle is more CRE-concentrated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dga-security

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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