What CIS SECURITY LTD does

CIS Security Ltd is a UK-based, independently owned private limited company founded in 1969 by two former Police Officers. The company provides professional security solutions across the United Kingdom and Ireland through three operating divisions: Professional Security Personnel (manned guarding), Front of House services delivered through its CIS Saluto subsidiary, and Innovative Solutions (technology-enabled security offerings such as CCTV, access control, and integrated security management). It holds SIA Approved Contractor Status and operates a 24/7 Intelligence Hub staffed by ex-senior police officers to provide intelligence-led oversight to clients.

The business serves enterprise clients across multiple verticals, including Corporate, Estate Management, Education, Cultural Venues, Life Sciences, and Luxury Residential, and goes to market through an enterprise field sales motion with dedicated Key Account Managers (compensation benchmark ~£60k). Delivery is supported by five regional offices — Lewisham (headquarters), London, Birmingham, Manchester, and Dublin — giving the company geographic reach across Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. It has also obtained ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certifications relevant to data-centre security work, secured Living Wage Champion status with Citizens UK and the Mayor of London, and was named World's Happiest Workplace in 2025. The combination of compliance credentials, multi-vertical coverage, and regionally distributed delivery points to a recurring, contract-based revenue model anchored in multi-site enterprise accounts.

Name

CIS SECURITY LTD

Legal name

CIS Security Ltd

Website

http://cis-security.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

CIS Security Ltd is an independent UK security services provider founded in 1969, delivering manned guarding, Front of House (CIS Saluto), and technology-enabled security solutions across the UK and Ireland through five regional offices for corporate and public-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Guarding Services

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161), Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Manned Guarding & Site Security (Static Guards) (BPABAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Concierge / Customer-Service-Oriented Security Officers (BPAKAAAM), Public Sector Guarding (Government Buildings, Courthouses) (BPAKAAAG), Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF)

Keywords

• Manned security guarding
• Door supervision services
• Front of house reception
• Security risk management
• CCTV monitoring services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Security Services: CIS Security generates revenue through providing manned security guarding services including Security Guarding, Door Supervision, Key Holding and Public Space CCTV services. The company operates across three main divisions: Professional Security Personnel, Front of House, and Innovative Solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CIS Security provides manned security guarding, door supervision, key holding, and public space CCTV services under SIA Approved Contractor Status, organised across three divisions: Professional Security Personnel (static guards, mobile patrols, response), Front of House / CIS Saluto (reception and concierge), and Innovative Solutions (technology-enabled electronic security). Supporting these are a 24/7 in-house Intelligence Hub, a Security Operations Centre, dedicated Account Management, Colleague Development, and Talent Resourcing, serving corporate, estate management, education, public sector, cultural venues, life sciences, and luxury residential clients across the UK and Ireland.

Product overview

CIS Security Ltd is a professional security solutions company operating as an independently owned business across the UK and Ireland. The company offers a portfolio of interconnected services organized under three main divisions: Professional Security Personnel (manned guarding), Front of House/Saluto (reception and concierge services), and Innovative Solutions (technology-enabled security). Supporting these divisions are specialized service offerings including Intelligence and Risk Management (24/7 threat and risk analysis), Account Management, Security Operations Centre (centralized monitoring), Colleague Development (training and career progression), ESG services, Talent Resourcing, and Quality and Accreditations. The company holds SIA Approved Contractor Status and serves diverse sectors including corporate, estate management, education, public sector, cultural venues, and life sciences.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CIS Saluto: Front of House division providing reception and concierge services, operated at cissaluto.co.uk

Products and services

• Professional Security Personnel Manned guarding services providing SIA-licensed security officers, static guards, mobile patrols, and response services for corporate, commercial, and industrial locations across the UK and Ireland. Delivered as a core contracted service under SIA Approved Contractor Status.
• Front of House (CIS Saluto) Reception, concierge, and front-of-house services delivering professional customer service, visitor management, and administrative support for corporate, mixed-use, and luxury residential developments. Operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary brand (CIS Saluto) at cissaluto.co.uk.
• Innovative Solutions Technology-enabled security solutions incorporating electronic security systems, CCTV monitoring, access control, and integrated security management platforms for clients across the UK and Ireland.
• Intelligence and Risk Management (24/7 Intelligence Hub) In-house 24/7 risk and threat management service staffed by qualified risk and threat specialists, ex-senior police staff, and intelligence analysts providing strategic, tactical, and operational critical incident management, investigation analysis, behavioural detection, and threat identification. Backed by a network of "Critical Friends" specialists in Hostile Reconnaissance, Cyber Threat, and Travel Security.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% applicant success rate at assessment dates
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Citizens UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CIS Security's Director of Payroll & Benefits, Evi Garoufi-London MCIPP, participated in the Making London a Living Wage City campaign led by Citizens UK. This collaboration contributed to the campaign winning the Outstanding Campaign Award at the Living Wage Champion Awards 2026, helping create meaningful change for workers and communities across London.
• Living Wage FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnered with Living Wage Foundation through the Making London a Living Wage City campaign. CIS Security's Director of Payroll & Benefits was part of this collective effort that helped put an estimated £330 million back into the pockets of low-paid workers.
• Mayor of London's OfficecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaborated with Mayor of London's Office through the Making London a Living Wage City campaign, which won the Outstanding Campaign Award. The campaign was a collaboration between Citizens UK, Living Wage Foundation, and Mayor of London's Office.
• Security Industry Authority (SIA)coreOthersCIS Security Limited holds SIA Approved Contractor Status for the provision of Security Guarding, Door Supervision, Key Holding and Public Space CCTV services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Securitas UK: Global security services leader with substantial UK operations providing manned guarding, mobile patrols, and security technology. Comparable to CIS across all major verticals, with the global scale and technology platforms that CIS competes against on enterprise tenders.
• Sodexo Security: Global food and facilities management group operating security services in the UK, often bundled with reception and front-of-house services — directly comparable to CIS's multi-service bundling approach, particularly in corporate real estate.
• G4S (Allied Universal): Global security and facility services company with deep UK presence in manned guarding, secure transport, and security systems. A direct competitor on corporate and public-sector contracts, with substantially greater scale and technology investment capacity.

Direct peers

• Corps Security: UK-based security services company with particular strength in corporate real estate and heritage buildings. Highly comparable to CIS on SIA-approved manned guarding and customer segment focus on prestigious corporate environments.
• Mitie Security: One of the UK's largest facilities management and security services providers, offering manned guarding, security systems, and front-of-house services to corporate and public-sector clients across the UK — directly competing with CIS on enterprise guarding contracts.
• Bidvest Noonan: UK and Ireland security, cleaning, and front-of-house services provider with comparable geographic footprint and multi-service bundling. Direct competitor for mid-market and enterprise contracts across CIS's primary verticals.
• Wilson James: UK security and logistics services provider with strong aviation and corporate presence. Comparable to CIS in SIA-regulated manned guarding and Account Management-led delivery model for enterprise clients.
• OCS Group: UK-based facilities services provider offering security guarding, cleaning, and reception services across corporate, public sector, and aviation. Comparable in service breadth and customer segments, particularly in front-of-house and concierge.
• Axis Security (Loomis): UK premium security guarding provider, now part of Loomis, focused on corporate real estate and high-end environments. Closely comparable to CIS on customer segment (luxury residential, corporate, cultural venues) and premium positioning.

Regional players

• FIS Global (Facilities Integrated Solutions): Privately held UK security and facilities services provider competing directly with CIS on enterprise guarding and front-of-house services across corporate and public-sector accounts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cis-security
• Instagraminstagram.com/cissecurityuk
• Xx.com/cis_securityltd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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