Advanced Security Concepts

What Advanced Security Concepts does

Advanced Security Concepts, Inc. (ASC) is a privately held U.S. security services firm founded in 2000 by Oded Krashinsky and headquartered in Van Nuys, California, with a regional office in San Diego and international satellite offices in Bulgaria, Peru, and Israel serving clients across four continents. The company delivers a comprehensive suite of security services including executive and VIP protection, residential and estate security, gated community protection, commercial and retail security, counter-surveillance and TSCM sweeps, event security management, crowd management, security consulting, security systems installation, polygraph testing, and tiered background check services. ASC serves a horizontal mix of clients spanning high-net-worth individuals, corporate security departments, gated community associations, event organizers, and commercial establishments.

ASC has built a vertically integrated technology stack comprising five proprietary software products: Valor for HR and training management, Tagma for estate and gated community access control, Active Guard Alert for guard drowsiness monitoring, Emergency Tactics for first-step emergency response procedures, and Bridge, an intelligence database with facial recognition and location-based alerting against a Persons of Interest database. The Bridge platform also aggregates venue-specific intelligence including building layouts, entrance/exit imagery, and emergency service locations. The company holds California PPO #120347, Tennessee Security Services Operator #00012360, ATF Firearms Dealer/Importer licenses, and U.S. State/Commerce Department Manufacturer/Exporter registrations.

ASC generates revenue through professional services contracts (executive protection, residential guarding, event security), recurring gated community contracts, training tuition from its wholly-owned subsidiary Pacific West Academy (BPPE-approved) and Gladius Tactical facilities, and licensing of its proprietary software suite to external security businesses. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales via direct outreach from corporate offices, with marketing support through industry association memberships and brand partnerships with Glock, TASER, and Grunt Style. Management comprises veterans of Israeli Defense Force Special Forces, U.S. Marine Corps, and U.S. Navy with specialized training in counter-terrorism, anti-terrorist tactics, and executive protection.

Name

Advanced Security Concepts

Legal name

Advanced Security Concepts, Inc.

Website

https://aboutasc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Advanced Security Concepts is a privately held U.S. security services firm providing executive protection, residential and gated community security, counter-surveillance, event security, and training through Pacific West Academy and Gladius Tactical, supported by five proprietary software products including the Bridge intelligence platform with facial recognition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Security Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Security Systems Services (56162), Investigation and Personal Background Check Services (561611), Investigation and Security Services (5616)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Executive Protection & Close Protection (BPABAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential & Community Guarding (HOAs, Gated Communities) (BPAKAAAE), Corporate Event & Conference Security (BPAKACAE), Executive/Board Security Advisory & Risk Briefings (BPAKADAK), Concierge / Customer-Service-Oriented Security Officers (BPAKAAAM)

Keywords

• Executive protection services
• Residential security services
• Security consulting
• Counter-surveillance sweeps
• Security training academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Van Nuys

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Services: Professional security services including executive protection, residential security, event security, gated community protection, commercial/retail security, counter-surveillance, and security consulting. Revenue is generated through contracted service agreements with per-incident, recurring, and project-based engagements.
2. Training Services: Executive protection training through Pacific West Academy and Gladius Tactical training centers. Provides professional training courses for individuals seeking careers in security and protection fields.
3. Security Technology Licensing: In-house developed software products including Valor, Tagma, Active Guard Alert, Emergency Tactics, and Bridge offered to other security businesses and organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Advanced Security Concepts provides contracted executive and VIP protection, residential and gated community security, commercial and retail security, counter-surveillance, high-profile event security management, crowd management, security consulting, security systems installation/maintenance, polygraph testing, and tiered background verification services. The firm also operates Pacific West Academy and Gladius Tactical for executive protection and tactical training, and licenses proprietary in-house security software (Valor, Tagma, Active Guard Alert, Emergency Tactics, Bridge) developed for its own field operations and offered to other security businesses.

Product overview

Advanced Security Concepts (ASC) provides a comprehensive portfolio of security services and proprietary software products. The company's service offerings span executive and VIP protection, residential and commercial security, security consulting, counter-surveillance, event management, gated community protection, polygraph testing, crowd management, and background verification services. Complementing these services, ASC has developed five proprietary software products: Valor (HR/training management), ASC Tagma (access control), Active Guard Alert (guard monitoring), Emergency Tactics (emergency response), and Bridge (intelligence/risk database with facial recognition). The company also operates Pacific West Academy for executive protection training and Gladius Tactical at 80 Acre as a tactical training facility. ASC operates with offices in the US, Bulgaria, Peru, and Israel, and maintains a 114-acre tactical training center in Tennessee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pacific West Academy: Executive protection training academy with locations in Los Angeles and San Diego.
• Gladius Tactical
• Valor
• Tagma
• Active Guard Alert
• Emergency Tactics
• Bridge
• Guard Source One

Products and services

• Executive and VIP Protection Services Comprehensive security services for executives and VIPs including threat assessment, protective details, advance planning, vehicle and driving security, and physical security coverage available 24/7.
• Residential Security Services Full range of security services for residences including thorough security and risk factor assessment, on-site property protection, and installation/maintenance of electronic surveillance equipment.
• Security Consultant Services Security risk assessment, threat analysis, and protective strategy consulting that includes facility security analysis, procedure recommendations, and equipment proposals for clients.
• Security Systems Design, installation, and maintenance of electronic security devices including closed circuit TV, intercom, gates, and access control systems for commercial and residential facilities.
• Counter-Surveillance Services Bug and wiretap detection services with worldwide security consulting and hands-on training, including deployment of sweep teams to detect and clear audio and video infiltration equipment.
• Management and Consulting for High-Profile Events Security planning and management for high-profile events in Los Angeles and worldwide, including threat assessment, strategic and tactical preparation, and complete security operations.
• Gated Community Protection Security services for gated communities with strict supervision, 24-hour management access, and proprietary ASC Tagma software for property management and security accountability.
• Polygraph Testing Services Polygraph testing for workplace investigations, employee screening, and periodic deterrence testing to identify criminal or dishonest activities.
• Crowd Management Services Threat assessment and crowd management services leveraging military and combat experience to anticipate threats and execute strategic and tactical security actions.
• Commercial and Retail Security Complete facility protection for commercial and retail establishments including security and risk assessment, trained personnel, and electronic surveillance equipment installation and maintenance.
• Background Check Services Three-tiered background verification packages: Sensitive Clearance (basic verification for vendors/contractors), Private Clearance (deeper verification with motor vehicle, credit, employment, education, professional and military verification), and Confidential Clearance (extensive with drug/alcohol testing, federal and civil court search, liens and judgments).
• Pacific West Academy Executive Protection Training Wholly-owned executive protection training institution with locations in Los Angeles and San Diego, providing professional courses for careers in security and protection fields.
• Gladius Tactical at 80 Acre Training Facility Tactical training facility established in 2000 in Southern California offering an 80-acre training range with lodging options, serving law enforcement agencies, private companies, and guest trainers.
• Valor — HR/Training/Asset Management Software Web-based HR management, training and asset management software standardizing hiring processes, online training delivery, asset management, scheduling, and employee qualification tracking; licensed for use by other security businesses and organizations.
• ASC Tagma — Access Control Software Web-based access and management control software for residential estates, office buildings and gated communities that tracks and monitors visitors and deliveries, and provides control and assist tools for security staff; licensed to other organizations.
• Active Guard Alert Software Software designed for businesses and homes employing security guards to combat drowsiness, maintain alertness, and detect incapacitation during long shifts; licensed to organizations.
• Emergency Tactics Software First-step emergency response software that alerts ASC management of emergencies and displays procedure instructions for specific emergency situations to assist agents; licensed to other organizations.
• Bridge Intelligence/Risk Analyst Database Software Advanced intelligence and risk analyst database software providing venue-specific intelligence including police/hospital locations, building layouts, entrance/exit photos, property videos, and a database of Persons of Interest with facial recognition and location-based alerting; licensed to other organizations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Response time of 15 minutes for urgent messages to management
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Grunt StyleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrunt Style is listed as an association/partner brand on ASC's website. Grunt Style is a veteran-founded apparel brand serving the military and security community.
• Pacific West Academy (PWA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPacific West Academy is an ASC company that provides executive protection training. Located in Los Angeles and San Diego, PWA is a wholly-owned subsidiary training academy that serves as a core component of ASC's service offering and talent development pipeline.
• Gladius TacticalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGladius Tactical was established in 2000 in Southern California by ASC management with roots in law enforcement, security, and military sectors. It offers an 80-acre training facility with extensive training platforms and lodging options for law enforcement agencies and private companies. Cross-promoted on ASC's website.
• Elk River Training CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElk River Training Center is referenced as providing advanced protection service training. Cross-linked from ASC's commercial and retail security service page.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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