Fiber SenSys
Fiber SenSys is a Hillsboro, Oregon-based manufacturer of fiber-optic, RF, and LiDAR perimeter intrusion detection and physical data network security sensors for U.S. military, correctional, transportation, electrical substation, and oil and gas customers, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of OPTEX CO., LTD.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1990
- HeadquartersHillsboro, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Fiber SenSys does
Fiber SenSys, Inc. (FSI) is a Hillsboro, Oregon-based manufacturer of fiber-optic and RF-based perimeter intrusion detection and physical data network security solutions, founded in 1990 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of OPTEX CO., LTD (Tokyo Stock Exchange). The company's product portfolio centers on ModalMetric optical interferometry sensor technology — using coherent light through multimode fiber to detect vibrations caused by fence climbing, cutting, or crawling — combined with patented End-to-End Correlation (E2EC) for cut-tolerance and point-location. Core product lines include the Fiber Defender 300 and 500 series (FD322 through FD525R), Fiber Defender FD7104, Point Defender PD500, Terrain Defender TD100 (buried RF leaky coaxial sensor), EchoPoint EP9300 (Distributed Acoustic Sensor with machine learning for long-range detection), SecurLAN physical data network sensors, and a LiDAR sensor line.
The company sells specialty hardware predominantly into high-security end markets: U.S. military installations (with PL-1N approval by the U.S. Air Force — the only fiber-optic sensor with that designation), correctional facilities, airports and ports, electrical substations, oil and gas facilities, and protected distribution systems for sensitive data networks. Its business model is hardware sales with multi-year enterprise and government contracts conducted on a quote basis, with revenue also generated through support, training, and a Device SDK/API for system integrators. Distribution runs through regional sales managers in the US (Northeast, Southeast, Western, Central), manufacturer representatives including Access Direct Sales (Canada), direct offices in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, EMEA and CALA regional directors, and a network of authorized distributors, security integrators, and GSA Schedule holders for federal procurement.
Fiber SenSys positions itself as the regulatory and engineering benchmark in fiber-optic perimeter intrusion detection, with factory certifications across major access control and PSIM platforms (LenelS2 OnGuard, Honeywell Vindicator, ela-soft GEMOS, ISS SecurOS, Will-Burt LINX), UK CPNI listing, SPAWAR/US Army endorsement, and continuous product launches extending sensing into buried, DAS, and copper-fence modalities. It is closely held under OPTEX's ownership, operates with 11–50 employees, and houses all U.S. operations — including manufacturing — in an 84,000 sq. ft. purpose-built facility opened in 2020.
Fiber SenSys firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Fiber SenSys
- Legal name
- Fiber SenSys, Inc.
- Website
- https://fibersensys.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1990
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Fiber SenSys is a Hillsboro, Oregon-based manufacturer of fiber-optic, RF, and LiDAR perimeter intrusion detection and physical data network security sensors for U.S. military, correctional, transportation, electrical substation, and oil and gas customers, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of OPTEX CO., LTD.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Fiber SenSys industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems
- NAICS
- Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (335921), Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing (335929)
- SIC
- Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Communications Equipment, Nec (3669)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Fiber Optic Cabling (Singlemode/Multimode) (HDAFALAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Fiber-Optic Interconnects (Connectors/Cables/Transceivers Interfaces) (HDAHAOAE)
Keywords
Where Fiber SenSys is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hillsboro
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Fiber SenSys business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Fiber-Optic Security Hardware: Sale of fiber-optic intrusion detection sensors, alarm processor units (APUs), and related equipment for perimeter and data network security. Products include Fiber Defender series, SecurLAN, Point Defender, Terrain Defender, and LiDAR sensors.
- Support and Training Services: Factory training programs (classroom-based, remote, and online), technical support, and maintenance services for installed systems.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Enterprise/Government Security Solutions |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels8 records
Fiber SenSys product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Fiber SenSys designs, manufactures, and sells fiber-optic and radio-frequency intrusion detection sensors used to protect outdoor perimeters (fences and buried lines) and physical data networks. Its portfolio includes the Fiber Defender fence-mounted APUs, EchoPoint EP9300 distributed acoustic sensor, Terrain Defender TD100 buried line sensor, Point Defender PD500 copper fence sensor, SecurLAN physical-layer data sensors, and LiDAR sensors, supported by a Device SDK and certified installer training programs.
Product overview
Fiber SenSys (FSI) is a manufacturer of fiber-optic and RF-based perimeter intrusion detection and physical data network security solutions. The product portfolio is organized around two core technology platforms: fiber optic sensing (ModalMetric technology for fence-mounted sensors using optical interferometry) and RF-based buried sensor technology (End-to-End Correlation using SDR/MIMO). The flagship offerings include the EchoPoint EP9300 (Distributed Acoustic Sensor with machine learning for long-range point-locating detection), Point Defender PD500 (copper fence sensor with E2EC cut-tolerance), Fiber Defender 300/500 Series and FD7104 (fence-mounted fiber optic sensors), Terrain Defender TD100 (buried RF sensor), and SecurLAN (physical layer data network security). LiDAR-based Laser Defender sensors round out the portfolio. Software tools include the Device SDK (API for monitoring APUs) and FD322 Tuning Software. The company also offers online, remote, and factory training certification programs. All products are manufactured in the USA and are CE/RoHS compliant. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of OPTEX CO., LTD.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- EchoPoint EP9300 Series Point-locating Distributed Acoustic Sensor utilizing fiber optic sensing with machine learning algorithms for long-range perimeter intrusion detection with precise point-location, for high-security sites.
- Point Defender PD500 Copper fence sensor system for point-location intrusion detection on high-security perimeter fences, featuring E2EC technology for 1-meter point-location, cut-tolerance cable configuration, power and data over sensing cable, and processor fail-over; for power substations, airports, data centres, correctional facilities, and military installations.
- Terrain Defender TD100 Point-locating buried line sensor for physical perimeter intrusion detection using RF leaky coaxial cable with E2EC technology, providing one-meter target detection for demanding high-security sites.
- Fiber Defender 300 Series Family of CE/RoHS compliant fence-mounted fiber-optic alarm processor units (APUs) for perimeter intrusion detection with sensor cables immune to EMI, RFI, and lightning; includes FD322, FD331, FD332, FD341, FD342, and FD348R models.
- Fiber Defender 500 Series Family of higher-capacity fence-mounted fiber-optic alarm processor units for larger perimeter intrusion detection applications, including FD504, FD508, FD525, and FD525-HALO models with up to 25 independent zones.
- Fiber Defender FD7104 Next-generation fence-mounted fiber-optic sensor with advanced algorithm, intuitive embedded web interface, field-upgradeable firmware, and PoE compatibility, supporting up to 800 meters of sensing cable per zone.
- SecurLAN Physical Data Sensors (SL300 / SL500 Series) Physical Layer 1 (Layer 1) intrusion detection solution for physical data network security, detecting vibrations when an intruder attempts to tap or compromise data cables; offered at the lowest cost per zone in the industry and approved for U.S. military PDS protection.
- LiDAR Sensors (Laser Defender) Laser-based LiDAR detection sensors for outdoor perimeter security applications, including the Laser Defender product line for U.S. military customers.
- FD322-Rapid Fiber Kit Complete dual-zone perimeter intrusion detection kit with pre-terminated sensing fiber and an Alarm Processor Unit in a NEMA enclosure, including FD322 Tuning Software for nuisance alarm elimination and no-splice installation for commercial, industrial, and critical infrastructure facilities.
- FD525-HALO Perimeter Intrusion Detection System Fiber-optic intrusion detection system providing up to 25 independent zones with high probability of detection and low nuisance alarm rate for commercial, industrial, and high-security facilities.
- Device SDK (Fiber SenSys API) Software Development Kit providing an API for locating, connecting to, configuring and monitoring FD3xx and FD5xx APUs over TCP/IP networks, with notification of alarms, faults, communication failures, and tampers.
- Factory Classroom-based Training In-person training program held at Fiber SenSys headquarters in Hillsboro, Oregon, covering product installation, tuning, and calibration of Fiber SenSys perimeter intrusion detection systems.
- Remote Training Certification Remote instructor-led training and certification program for Fiber SenSys perimeter intrusion detection products.
- Online Training Certification Self-paced online certification program for the FD322 perimeter security system consisting of six video modules and quizzes, awarded upon completion for certified installer status.
Quantifiable outcome
- Only PL-1N rated fence-mounted fiber optic sensor worldwide
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Fiber SenSys
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments7 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Fiber SenSys technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- Yes
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration6 records
AI capability2 records
Feature6 records
Fiber SenSys partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- OPTEX Europe LimitedcoreCombined operations in Middle East from April 1, 2019 under single entity - Fiber SenSys, Inc. Dubai Branch. Provides broader portfolio including all OPTEX intrusion detection sensors, LiDARs, PIRs, and Fiber SenSys PIDS products.
- RaytecminorJoint webinar on perimeter protection combining Fiber SenSys fiber optic sensors with Raytec CCTV LED illumination solutions.
- HoneywellcoreHoneywell Vindicator security platform integrates with Fiber SenSys fence detection system for critical infrastructure facilities. Combines advanced features of Honeywell security platform with FSI perimeter detection.
- Access Direct Sales, Inc.minorManufacturer's representative firm for Canada with offices in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and headquarters in Ottawa. Leaders in security industry since 1991.
- LenelS2 (Lenel Systems International)coreFactory-certified integration with Lenel OnGuard access control security system. All Fiber Defender FD3XX and FD5XX products interface with OnGuard through Lenel OpenAccess Alliance Program (OAAP). Provides unified security environment with single monitoring interface for perimeter and access control.
- OPTEX CO., LTDcoreParent company - Fiber SenSys is a wholly-owned subsidiary of OPTEX CO., LTD, the world's largest manufacturer of outdoor security sensors. Optex is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. This subsidiary relationship provides access to global R&D resources and distribution networks.
- ela-soft GmbHminorGEMOS PSIM provider - installed at high profile sites in Europe. Technical partnership ensuring Fiber SenSys sensors integrate with GEMOS platform.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Fiber SenSys competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- BriefCam: BriefCam applies video analytics to perimeter surveillance and is an emerging alternative to physical fiber-optic sensing for intrusion detection and forensic review. While not a direct product overlap, BriefCam represents a category of AI video-based approaches competing for the same perimeter security budget.
Broad incumbents
- Axis Communications: Axis Communications is a global leader in network cameras and video-based perimeter analytics that increasingly compete with fiber-optic fence sensors in budget-constrained installations. As an incumbent in the broader perimeter/intrusion market, Axis is a thematic alternative rather than a direct sensor competitor.
- OPTEX CO., LTD. OPTEX is Fiber SenSys's parent and the world's largest manufacturer of outdoor security sensors including PIRs, LiDARs, and intrusion detectors. While Fiber SenSys is the fiber-optic subsidiary, OPTEX offers adjacent sensor categories that compete for the same end-customer security budget at a portfolio level.
- Honeywell Building Technologies (Security): Honeywell is a broad incumbent in physical security through its Vindicator and Pro-Watch platforms (both integrated with Fiber SenSys). However, Honeywell itself offers competing perimeter solutions and is a major alternative integrator for the same critical-infrastructure customers Fiber SenSys targets.
- Genetec (Security Center): Genetec provides the Security Center unified platform (VMS, access control, intrusion) that competes with ela-soft GEMOS and LenelS2 — both of which integrate Fiber SenSys. As the leading PSIM/VMS, Genetec is an ecosystem peer shaping go-to-market for perimeter sensor OEMs like Fiber SenSys.
Direct peers
- Southwest Microwave: Southwest Microwave manufactures perimeter detection systems including microwave, buried cable, and fence-mounted sensors for high-security applications. Direct competitor to Fiber SenSys in the same government, correctional, and utility customer base with overlapping product categories.
- Magal Security Systems: Magal Security Systems is a long-established provider of perimeter intrusion detection, CCTV, and integrated security solutions for critical infrastructure. It is the legacy peer in this market and a direct competitor to Fiber SenSys in fence sensors, buried sensors, and security management software for military and utility customers.
- Future Fibre Technologies (FFT): FFT is a specialist in fiber-optic perimeter intrusion detection and data network security — directly overlapping Fiber SenSys's Fiber Defender and SecurLAN product lines. Now part of the OPTEX group (same parent as Fiber SenSys), it remains a close product-level peer even though strategically consolidated under the same owner.
- Senstar (now part of Senstar/Magal): Senstar is the most direct competitor, offering fiber-optic and microwave perimeter intrusion detection sensors for fences, buried lines, and data networks. Multiple Fiber SenSys sales hires (Matt Bathalter, Scott Hall, Mike Parry, Hans Klein) came from Senstar, and the two companies directly compete for the same military, utility, and corrections customers.
Regional players
- OPTEX Europe (now merged into FSI Dubai Branch): OPTEX Europe previously operated an independent Middle East business that merged with Fiber SenSys to form the Dubai Branch in 2019. The two legacy entities sold overlapping intrusion products in EMEA/MENA and now operate as a single regional go-to-market for the combined OPTEX + FSI portfolio.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Fiber SenSys social profiles
Digital presenceFiber SenSys compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Fiber SenSys financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Fiber SenSys leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Fiber SenSys subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Fiber SenSys funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Fiber SenSys M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Fiber SenSys
What does Fiber SenSys do?
Fiber SenSys designs, manufactures, and sells fiber-optic and radio-frequency intrusion detection sensors used to protect outdoor perimeters (fences and buried lines) and physical data networks. Its portfolio includes the Fiber Defender fence-mounted APUs, EchoPoint EP9300 distributed acoustic sensor, Terrain Defender TD100 buried line sensor, Point Defender PD500 copper fence sensor, SecurLAN physical-layer data sensors, and LiDAR sensors, supported by a Device SDK and certified installer training programs.
Is Fiber SenSys a public or private company?
Fiber SenSys is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Fiber SenSys founded?
Fiber SenSys was founded in 1990. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Fiber SenSys based?
Fiber SenSys is headquartered in Hillsboro, United States, in the North America region.
How does Fiber SenSys make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Fiber-Optic Security Hardware is the primary driver. The others are support and Training Services.
Who are Fiber SenSys's main competitors?
BriefCam is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are Axis Communications, OPTEX CO., LTD., Honeywell Building Technologies (Security) and Genetec (Security Center). Direct peers are Southwest Microwave, Magal Security Systems, Future Fibre Technologies (FFT) and Senstar (now part of Senstar/Magal). OPTEX Europe (now merged into FSI Dubai Branch) is listed as a regional player.
Does Fiber SenSys have an API?
Yes. The Device SDK provides an Application Programming Interface (API) for locating, connecting to, changing settings on, and monitoring FD3xx and FD5xx APUs across a TCP/IP network. Monitoring includes notification of alarms, faults, communication failures, and tampers. The software download is subject to U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) for ECCN 5D992 and may not be exported without necessary licenses.
What industry is Fiber SenSys in?
Fiber SenSys's product category is Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HDAFALAB, Fiber Optic Cabling (Singlemode/Multimode), with a secondary code of HDAHAOAE, Fiber-Optic Interconnects (Connectors/Cables/Transceivers Interfaces). Its NAICS code is 335921 and its SIC code is 3576.