What S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute does

S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute is a privately held training and consulting organization headquartered in Clearwater, Florida, founded in 1998 and operating as a Florida corporation with no disclosed parent, external funding, or institutional ownership. The company delivers instructor-led and online courses in anti-terrorism, active shooter preparedness, critical infrastructure protection, terrorism risk assessment, and physical security design, alongside Florida state-mandated Class D (unarmed) and Class G (armed) security officer licensing programs. Its customer base spans U.S. federal agencies (U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Pentagon Force Protection Agency, CIA, U.S. Treasury, U.S. Capitol Police), international governmental bodies (European Commission, EEAS, OSCE, Government of the Netherlands), and large enterprises (Walt Disney, IBM, Booz Allen Hamilton, Dolphin Energy, CF Industries, Corinthia Hotels). The lead instructor and public face is Craig Gundry, Vice President of Special Projects, whose 30+ years of force-protection experience, ANSI committee work, and media profile underpin course credibility.

The core product portfolio is anchored by a flagship 40-hour Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) course, supplemented by an 8-hour active shooter seminar, a 40-hour Critical Infrastructure Protection course, a 32-hour Assessing Terrorism Related Risk workshop, a 24-hour hotel security course, and a 24-hour emergency response planning workshop. Course content is delivered through three Florida-licensed schools, the S2OTeach distance-learning LMS operated by the S2 Online Academy sister company, joint-operated international academies (notably in Ghana with SINA), and on-site private/custom training programs. Notable proprietary platforms include HB837training.com, launched in September 2024 in partnership with Critical Intervention Services for compliance training under Florida Statute 768.0706, and a subscription model for multifamily property compliance that is the company's first recurring-revenue product.

The business operates through multiple revenue streams: per-seat fees for live public courses at Florida schools and international venues; fixed per-course online training prices (US$225 for the 4-hour IED technology course) with group discounts; recurring monthly subscriptions and enterprise portal licensing for HB837 compliance; and project-based fees for private/custom training, security consulting, and expert witness services. Distribution combines self-serve online enrollment through S2OTeach, classroom delivery at Florida schools and international academies, and direct enterprise sales for custom programs to government ministries and corporate clients. Course pricing is not uniformly disclosed across the catalog, and consolidated revenue, headcount, and ownership financial information are not publicly reported.

Name

S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute

Legal name

S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute

Website

https://s2institute.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute is a Florida-based, privately held training and consulting firm founded in 1998 that delivers anti-terrorism, active shooter, and critical infrastructure protection courses to government agencies, security professionals, and enterprises across 40+ nations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Security Training

NAICS

Security Guards and Patrol Services (561612), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161), National Security (928110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381), Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Risk Assessment, Auditing & Security Consulting Training (BPAKAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Executive Protection & Close Protection Training (EDAOAMAG), Active Shooter Preparedness & Safety Training/Drills (EDAEACAI), Special Operations & Counterterrorism (BPAIAHAH)

Keywords

• Security training services
• Anti-terrorism training
• Risk management consulting
• Public safety education
• Physical security training

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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. Live Training Courses: In-person classroom and hands-on training delivered at two regional schools in Florida, joint-operated academies, and venue locations throughout the world. Courses include Anti-Terrorism Officer (40 hours/5 days), Critical Infrastructure Protection (40 hours/5 days), Terrorism Risk Assessment Workshop (32 hours/4 days), and Active Shooter Risk Management (8 hours/1 day).
2. Distance Learning Courses: Online self-paced courses delivered through S2OTeach learning management system. Course examples include Bomb (IED) Technology at US$225 for 4 hours, with group discounts available.
3. Private/Custom Training: Custom training courses developed and presented for private client groups including government agencies, corporations, and institutions. Private training for corporate and government clients around the world.
4. Security Consulting: Consulting assistance for corporations and government ministries for risk management challenges. Expert witness services for litigation matters related to physical security and emergency management.
5. Compliance Training (HB837): On-demand training subscription service for Florida multifamily property owners compliance with Florida Statute 768.0706. Includes organizational portal for enterprise-level employee training management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute is a private training and consulting organization that delivers classroom, hands-on, and online instruction in anti-terrorism, active shooter preparedness, critical infrastructure protection, physical security design, threat assessment, and emergency response planning. Core offerings include the flagship 40-hour Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) Course, the Critical Infrastructure Protection Course, the Assessing Terrorism Related Risk Workshop, the Risk Management and Active Shooter Seminar, plus Florida Class D and Class G security licensing programs, with delivery via Florida regional schools, global venue locations, and the S2OTeach distance learning platform.

Product overview

The S2 Safety & Intelligence Institute is a training and consulting organization specializing in security risk management and public safety education. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of instructor-led courses (live and online) and custom training programs. Core offerings include the flagship Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) Course, Risk Management and The Active Shooter Seminar, Critical Infrastructure Protection Course, and Assessing Terrorism Related Risk Workshop. Additional live courses cover hotel security, emergency response planning, and Florida state security licensing (Class D & G). The company delivers distance learning through its S2 Online Academy platform (S2OTeach LMS), offering on-demand courses in topics such as IED technology, physical security design, and chemical/biological terrorism. Consulting services provide expert assistance in risk management and physical security design. A 2024 addition includes the HB837 Proper Crime Deterrence and Safety Training for Florida multifamily property compliance. Training is delivered through classroom instruction, hands-on training, and private/custom programs at client facilities worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• S2 Online Academy: Sister company delivering high-quality distance education to students unable to attend live courses.
• HB837training.com

Products and services

• Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) Course Flagship 40-hour, 5-day instructor-led course providing comprehensive training in anti-terrorism and facility security, recognized worldwide as the gold standard for anti-terrorism training and adopted by the European Commission, the Government of the Netherlands, and the U.S. DoD.
• Risk Management and The Active Shooter Seminar One-day (8-hour) seminar exploring dynamics of active shooter events and effective strategies for protecting employees and the public, covering risk assessment, workplace violence prevention, physical security, and emergency response planning for security professionals and administrators.
• Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) Course 40-hour, 5-day course preparing security professionals for protecting critical process facilities against sabotage and terrorist violence, covering risk management methods, adversary methods, physical security design, blast mitigation, and emergency readiness.
• Assessing Terrorism Related Risk (ATRR) Workshop

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,500 security professionals from over 40 nations trained through ATO program
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Critical Intervention ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 September 2024S2 Institute partnered with Critical Intervention Services (CIS) to launch HB837training.com for Florida multifamily property compliance with statute 768.0706. Craig Gundry is associated with both organizations.
• United Women SingaporeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 19 January 2021S2 participated as speakers for United Women Singapore's GenSafe Workplaces program on January 19, 2021. One-hour program designed to educate participants on strategies for reducing workplace violence risks and managing threatening behavior.
• American University in CairominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 October 2019S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer course delivered at American University in Cairo in October 2019, with support from AUC President General Mohamed Ebeid and Former Ambassador Francis Ricciardone, and Egyptian Government approvals.
• Security and Intelligence Network Africa (SINA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2018Partnership with SINA for delivering training in West Africa. Together they launched the first S2 Anti-Terrorism Officer (ATO) class in West Africa in November 2018, with 22 Ghanaian security professionals from government ministries and companies completing 40 hours of training.
• International Association of Counterterrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017IACSP adopted the S2 ATO program as the basis for the Certified Anti-Terrorism Officer (cATO) professional certification launched in 2017. Craig Gundry serves as Chairman of the Certifying Board of IACSP.
• Iraq Ministry of InteriorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010S2 contracted by US CENTCOM to design and develop new Anti-Terrorism & Facility Security training program for Iraq Ministry of Interior based on S2 ATO course. Included development of three-week security training program and Train-the-Trainer mission in Baghdad.
• Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008S2 was contracted by OSCE to develop and present a series of custom Anti-Terrorism Officer courses for government security professionals from Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan in the Caucasus region. CIP course originally developed in 2008 as custom training for OSCE.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• SANS Institute: SANS Institute is the dominant cybersecurity training and certification provider offering instructor-led and online courses globally. Comparable as a high-touch, premium-priced professional training organization in the broader security domain, though focused on cyber rather than physical/anti-terrorism.
• TEEX (Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service): TEEX operates the National Emergency Response and Recovery Training Center and delivers public safety and emergency preparedness courses to government and corporate clients. Comparable as a public-sector-adjacent training provider in counterterrorism, critical infrastructure, and emergency response.
• FEMA / Center for Domestic Preparedness: FEMA's Center for Domestic Preparedness delivers federally-funded training in emergency management, incident response, and WMD/terrorism preparedness. Comparable as a government-funded training provider in counterterrorism and emergency response, though subsidized rather than commercial.

Emerging players

• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI): CPI provides workplace violence prevention, de-escalation, and crisis intervention training programs to healthcare, education, and corporate clients. Comparable in delivering professional training on workplace violence and protective behavior, though broader in scope and less focused on terrorism.
• Crisis Response Solutions: Crisis Response Solutions and similar boutique firms offer active shooter, workplace violence, and threat assessment training to schools, healthcare, and corporate clients. Comparable as a smaller-scale competitor in the same protective services training niche.
• ALERT (American Lecture series on Emergency Response and Training): ALERT and similar private active-shooter response training firms deliver comparable workplace violence and active shooter preparedness courses to corporate and institutional clients. They represent the more fragmented niche competition for S2's active shooter seminars.

Direct peers

• ASIS International: ASIS International is the leading global association for security management professionals, offering certifications (CPP, PSP, PCI) and training programs in physical security, investigations, and asset protection. Directly comparable as a standards-driven training and credentialing body serving the same security professional audience as S2's ATO program.
• Critical Intervention Services (CIS): CIS is S2's partner on the HB837training.com compliance platform and operates in overlapping protective services training, active shooter preparedness, and security consulting markets. Directly comparable as a security training and consulting firm with shared clientele.
• International Association of Counterterrorism and Security Professionals (IACSP): IACSP is a counterterrorism professional association that administers the cATO certification built on S2's curriculum. Comparable as a counterterrorism/security training and credentialing organization serving the same professional population.

Others

• International Security Management Association (ISMA): ISMA and similar senior security executive associations provide peer learning, briefings, and advisory services to corporate CSO-level audiences. Adjacent to S2's executive security advisory and board-level risk briefing offerings for high-end corporate clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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