Foss Security

What Foss Security does

Foss Security, Inc. is a privately held regional security systems integrator headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, serving residential and commercial customers across the Sioux Empire region within roughly a 50-mile radius. The company sells and professionally installs intrusion alarm systems, video surveillance, electronic access control, and commercial fire alarm systems, and bundles them with 24/7 professional monitoring and ongoing service contracts that generate recurring revenue. Its core technology stack is built on third-party platforms: the Alarm.com cloud powers unified mobile-app control, smart-home automation, and professional monitoring for both residential and commercial installations; OpenEye provides commercial-grade video management with analytics; and Qolsys IQ2 and IQ4 panels serve as the on-premises control hardware. The firm also operates a "FOSS Custom Division" (formerly FOSS Tech) that delivers structured cabling infrastructure, paging, intercom, and background-music systems for commercial properties.

The company runs a sales-led, consultative go-to-market: free 15-minute phone or in-person consultations, an online Home Estimate tool for preliminary budgeting, and direct sales by phone, email, and in-office booking. Revenue is generated through a hybrid of one-time hardware sales, recurring monthly monitoring subscriptions, professional installation services, and ongoing maintenance/inspection contracts. Pricing is customized per project rather than published, with most residential systems falling in the $1,500–$5,000 range before monitoring fees. The customer base is a mix of long-tail homeowners and a small set of disclosed commercial accounts spanning construction, manufacturing, education, real estate, and retail/security distribution.

Operationally, Foss Security is a 25-year-old local incumbent with 11–50 employees, a single office, no disclosed outside funding, and no M&A or geographic expansion activity. Its competitive position rests on local brand trust (Local Best award, 5-star Google rating, Google Verified), fast on-site response times, and personalized consultative selling against national and DIY competitors. The business model is fundamentally a services-led hardware-and-monitoring reseller, with all AI-enabled video analytics and automation features sourced through Alarm.com and OpenEye rather than developed in-house.

Name

Foss Security

Legal name

Foss Security, Inc

Website

https://fosssecurity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Foss Security is a privately held regional security systems integrator based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, that designs, installs, and monitors residential and commercial alarm, camera, access control, and fire alarm systems across the Sioux Empire region using the Alarm.com and OpenEye platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Systems Integration

NAICS

Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths) (561621), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Auto Controls For Regulating Residential & Comml Environments (3822)

akta.pro primary industry

Alarm System Installation, Maintenance & Repair (HSAHAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Commercial & Industrial Alarm Monitoring (BPAKAFAB), Professional Monitoring (Burglar/Intrusion) (HSAHAAAA), Fire Alarm Systems (Design/Install/Service/Monitoring) (BPABAHAA), System Monitoring & Dispatch Services (Fire/CO Alarm Monitoring) (HSAHAFAF)

Keywords

• Residential security systems
• Commercial security systems
• Access control systems
• Fire alarm systems
• Structured cabling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Sioux Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Security System Sales: One-time sale of security equipment including alarm systems, cameras, access control, and fire alarms. Systems are professionally installed with upfront equipment costs.
2. Professional Monitoring Services: Recurring monthly monitoring services for alarm systems, fire alarms, and environmental sensors. Provides 24/7 monitoring with emergency service dispatch.
3. Installation Services: Professional installation services for all security and technology systems including structured cabling, access control, and custom solutions.
4. Cabling Infrastructure: Custom structured cabling design and installation including data, voice, security, TV, and audio/video networks for commercial properties.
5. Service and Maintenance: Ongoing support, troubleshooting, upgrades, and maintenance services for existing installations. Includes annual fire inspections and testing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Foss Security designs, installs, and monitors residential and commercial security systems including alarm systems, camera/surveillance systems, access control, fire alarm systems, and smart home automation. The company operates as a local security integrator serving the Sioux Empire region, leveraging Alarm.com, OpenEye, and Qolsys platforms with professional installation, 24/7 monitoring, and ongoing maintenance services.

Product overview

Foss Security offers a comprehensive portfolio of security and smart home technology solutions built on the Alarm.com cloud platform. Their core offerings include residential alarm systems, camera systems, and home management automation (smart locks, lighting, thermostats, water detection), alongside commercial intrusion alarms, surveillance cameras, access control systems, and fire alarms. They provide additional custom division services including structured cabling infrastructure and music/paging/intercom systems. The Alarm.com platform serves as the unified control hub connecting all security and automation features through mobile app and web portal access. Professional installation, monitoring, and ongoing support are provided for both residential and commercial customers across the Sioux Falls area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FOSS Custom Division: Advanced technology solutions division formerly known as FOSS Tech, specializing in cabling infrastructure and integrated music, paging, and intercom systems.

Products and services

• Residential Alarm Systems Professionally installed home security alarm systems providing break-in protection, 24/7 monitoring, and mobile app control for homeowners in the Sioux Empire region.
• Residential Camera Systems Video surveillance cameras for homes providing live video, deterrence, and recorded footage accessible via the Alarm.com mobile app.
• Home Management Smart home automation package integrating smart locks, lighting, thermostats, garage door control, and water leak detection through the Alarm.com platform for residential customers.
• Commercial Intrusion Alarm Systems Scalable commercial alarm systems featuring custom access codes, remote management, real-time alerts, video/access control integration, environmental monitoring, and 24/7 professional monitoring for businesses.
• Commercial Surveillance Systems Business security camera systems using the OpenEye platform, providing crime prevention analytics, operational monitoring, evidence collection, remote management, and loss prevention.
• Access Control Systems Electronic card access systems for commercial properties including proximity/smart card readers, keypad readers, mobile/Bluetooth/NFC access, biometric readers, and visitor management, deployable as stand-alone or cloud-based systems scaling from single-door to multi-location enterprise.
• Commercial Fire Alarm Systems Commercial fire alarm solutions providing early detection, life safety, property protection, code and insurance compliance, with installation, maintenance, monitoring, and NFPA testing services.
• Cabling Infrastructure Structured cabling design and installation for commercial data, voice, security, TV, and audio/video networks, delivered through the FOSS Custom Division.
• Music, Paging & Intercom Systems Commercial audio systems providing background music, emergency paging, and door entry/intercom with secure visitor management and remote door opening capabilities.

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Alarm.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary security platform provider powering Foss Security's systems with cloud-based monitoring, mobile app control, smart home integration, and professional monitoring services. All residential and commercial systems are built on the Alarm.com platform.
• OpenEyecoreTechnology or IntegrationCommercial surveillance camera management system provider used for business security installations. OpenEye provides the camera management platform enabling remote viewing, analytics, and integration with other security systems.
• QolsyscoreTechnology or IntegrationSmart panel manufacturer providing IQ2 and IQ4 touchpanel systems for residential and commercial security installations. Foss Security installs and services Qolsys panels with Alarm.com integration.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• ADT Inc. Largest national professionally monitored security provider with full residential and commercial offerings. Competes with Foss primarily on brand and marketing scale in shared geographies.
• Johnson Controls (Tyco Security Products / DSC): Global building systems and security portfolio including intrusion, access control, and video solutions. Serves as both a vendor of the equipment Foss installs and a competing integrator at enterprise scale.
• Vivint Smart Home: National smart-home security and automation provider with professionally installed alarm, camera, and smart-home packages. Directly competes with Foss for residential customers in the Sioux Falls region.
• SimpliSafe: DIY-install home security brand with optional professional monitoring at low monthly price points. Competes with Foss on the residential side by avoiding installation fees entirely.

Others

• Alarm.com: Cloud platform provider that powers Foss's residential and commercial systems. Included as an ecosystem/technology enabler rather than a competitor, since Foss is essentially a delivery channel for Alarm.com's platform.

Direct peers

• Per Mar Security Services: Regional security systems integrator offering residential and commercial alarm, surveillance, access control, and monitoring across the Midwest. Closely mirrors Foss's professional-install + RMR business model and customer mix.
• Koorsen Fire & Security: Regional fire alarm and security systems integrator serving commercial and residential customers across the Midwest. Direct overlap with Foss's commercial fire alarm and intrusion installation services.
• Bates Security: Mid-sized regional security integrator offering home security, commercial surveillance, access control, and monitoring. Comparable size and operating model to Foss in a similar Midwestern market.
• Security Equipment Inc. (SEi): Mid-sized commercial and residential security systems integrator with similar offerings in intrusion, fire, video, and access control. Comparable regional integrator business model.
• Vector Security: Multi-regional security integrator providing intrusion, video, access control, fire, and 24/7 professional monitoring to residential and SMB customers. Operates a near-identical professional-install plus RMR model to Foss.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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