What Secure Our City, Inc. does

Secure Our City, Inc. is an independent, equipment-agnostic security and low-voltage technology design consultancy founded in 2018 and headquartered in Wellesley, Massachusetts. The firm produces design specifications, bid documents, construction administration, audits, policy and emergency-planning deliverables, and grant-writing support for buyers of physical-security and IT infrastructure — without selling or installing the underlying equipment. Its service catalog spans CCTV, access control, mass notification, intercoms, Wi-Fi and data infrastructure, AV, SCIF rooms, fire alerting with CAD integration, nurse call, patient wandering, burglar alarms, wireless locks, and cybersecurity advisory, with newer AI-aware offerings in video analytics and Continuous Health Monitoring.

The company serves a broad public-sector and regulated-customer base that includes K-12 districts, higher-education institutions, municipal and federal agencies (including Fort Devens), police and public-safety departments, healthcare systems (Dana-Farber, Manchester VA Medical Center), religious and community organizations, and aviation assets such as Ben Gurion Airport. Pricing is custom-quoted per project, with multi-year engagements, free initial consultations, and no published rate cards — a sales motion consistent with bespoke professional services rather than productized SaaS.

The firm is founder-led by Geva Barash, whose roughly 30 years of physical-security experience, including Israeli military service, anchors its credibility with regulated and defense buyers. Beyond project work, the firm operates the 'Impacting Communities' program (since 2018) and runs an online Education Center offering courses in security and low-voltage design, representing an early attempt to extend into recurring, scalable training revenue. No external funding, headcount, or financial figures are disclosed.

Name

Secure Our City, Inc.

Legal name

Secure Our City, Inc.

Website

https://secureourcity.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Secure Our City is an independent, equipment-agnostic security and low-voltage technology design consultancy founded in 2018 that prepares specifications, bid documents, and policy for K-12, higher education, government, healthcare, and public-safety clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Physical Security Design Consulting

NAICS

Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services (5416), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Security Systems Services (56162)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744)

akta.pro primary industry

Security Consulting, Risk Assessment & Security Program Design (BPABAMAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Security Systems Monitoring & Dispatch (SOC/Remote Guarding) (IMAIAEAF)

Keywords

• Security system design
• Physical security consulting
• Low-voltage technology design
• Integrated security solutions
• Security risk assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellesley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security and Technology Design Services: Core revenue stream from designing integrated security and low-voltage systems. Services include physical security design, IP and communication systems design, and technology infrastructure planning. Project-based fees with pricing based on scope and complexity.
2. Project Management Services: Planning, coordinating, and executing security design and technology projects from initiation to completion, including scope definition, resource allocation, timeline and budget management, and quality deliverables.
3. Training and Procedure Development: Training programs for personnel on organizational processes and procedures related to security design and technology. Includes active shooter training and management for schools and religious locations.
4. Grant Writing and Management: Preparation and submission of proposals to secure funding for security and technology initiatives from government agencies, foundations, or grant-making entities, plus administration and reporting.
5. Emergency Preparedness and Continuity Planning: Development of comprehensive emergency response plans and crisis communication systems implementation for organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Secure Our City is an independent, equipment-agnostic security and low-voltage technology design consultancy that creates integrated system designs covering video surveillance, access control, mass notification, intercoms, Wi-Fi, SCIF rooms, sensors, public announcement systems, health monitoring, data infrastructure, AV solutions, intrusion alarms, fire alerting, nurse call, and patient wandering systems. Services span concept through commissioning and include physical security audits, emergency preparedness planning, construction administration, training, policy and procedure development, grant writing, and online security design courses. The firm does not sell or install equipment and instead provides brand-neutral system designs and project management for clients across education, public safety, government, healthcare, military, and commercial verticals.

Product overview

Secure Our City, Inc. is an independent, equipment-agnostic, brand-neutral security and low-voltage technology design firm (not a product vendor). They offer comprehensive consulting and design services for integrated security and technology systems across education, healthcare, government, commercial, and other market verticals. Their portfolio includes Video Surveillance (CCTV), Access Control Systems, Mass Notification Systems, Intercom Systems, Wi-Fi Infrastructure, SCIF Rooms, Sensors, Public Announcement Systems, Health Monitoring, Data Infrastructure, Audio and Visual Solutions, Burglar Intrusion Alarms, Firewall Security, Nurse Call Systems, Patient Wandering Solutions, Cybersecurity Solutions, Fire Alerting Systems, and Wireless Locks. These systems are unified through their platform management approach. Additional services include Security and Safety Training, Policy and Procedure Development, Physical Security Audits, Emergency Preparedness Planning, Construction Administration, Grant Writing, and Bid Services. The company also operates an Education Center offering online courses in physical security design. Their design methodology spans from concept through commissioning, serving clients globally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Impacting Communities Program: A community initiative launched in 2018 where Secure Our City voluntarily takes on projects to give back to non-profit organizations through security and technology design services.

Products and services

• Security and Technology System Design Independent, equipment-agnostic design of integrated security and low-voltage technology systems covering CCTV, access control, mass notification, intercoms, Wi-Fi, SCIF rooms, sensors, public announcement, health monitoring, data infrastructure, AV, intrusion alarms, wireless locks, nurse call, patient wandering, cybersecurity, and fire alerting for enterprise and government clients.
• Physical Security Audits and Assessments Thorough physical security audits evaluating existing security measures, identifying vulnerabilities, and producing detailed design plans to address security gaps for organizations.
• Emergency Preparedness and Continuity Planning Development of comprehensive emergency response plans and crisis communication system implementation to minimize organizational impact in emergency scenarios.
• Project Management Services Planning, coordinating, and executing security design and technology projects from initiation through completion, including scope definition, resource allocation, timeline and budget management, and quality deliverables.
• Construction Administration Construction administration support ensuring seamless integration of security aspects during project implementation, completing projects on time and within budget.
• Grant Writing and Management Grant writing and management services for security and technology initiatives, including preparation, submission, and administration/compliance reporting for government, foundation, or grant-maker funds.
• Bid Management Services Bid management services including bid document preparation, publication, approval, awarding, vendor evaluation, and contracting oversight for security projects.
• Security and Safety Training Programs Customized security and safety training programs, including active shooter preparedness and management for schools and religious locations, educating employees and visitors on best practices.
• Security Policy and Procedure Development Comprehensive development of security policies and procedures establishing clear guidelines and protocols for managing security risks and incidents.
• Secure Our City Education Center Online learning platform offering structured courses for architects, MEP engineers, security consultants, facility managers, and law enforcement covering physical security design, risk assessment, CCTV, access control, alarm systems, smart buildings, security policies, crisis management, active shooter preparedness, and school safety.

Quantifiable outcome

• Design protecting millions of students, school staff, public safety forces, government employees, visitors, and residents daily
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments14 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability9 records

Feature7 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Guidepost Solutions: Independent security and technology consulting firm offering security design, risk assessment, and program design across corporate, government, and education sectors — the closest direct competitor to Secure Our City's equipment-agnostic design model.
• Jensen Hughes: Global engineering and consulting firm specializing in fire protection, security, and risk-based design for critical infrastructure, healthcare, and government — directly comparable scope of integrated security engineering design services.
• Telgian Engineering & Consulting: Fire, life safety, and security consulting firm providing risk assessment, system design, and compliance services across commercial, industrial, and government clients — comparable vertical breadth and consulting-led business model.

Broad incumbents

• Kimley-Horn: National engineering consulting firm with communications and technology design services for education, public safety, and government facilities — comparable in serving K-12, higher education, and municipal clients with technology infrastructure design.
• Allied Universal: Large security services and solutions provider offering system design, integration, and monitoring services alongside guarding — overlaps with Secure Our City in security consulting and system design but bundled with broader services.
• TRC Companies: Large engineering, consulting, and construction management firm with a dedicated critical infrastructure security and compliance practice — comparable in serving utilities, data centers, and public-sector clients with integrated security design.
• NV5 Global: Technical engineering and consulting firm offering security, communications, and infrastructure design for utilities, government, and commercial clients — comparable in integrated low-voltage and security system design consulting.
• Arup: Global engineering consultancy with security and resilience advisory services for airports, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure — comparable in serving Ben Gurion Airport-scale mandates and security program design.
• Burns & McDonnell: Major employee-owned engineering firm with security, communications, and technology design practices serving military, government, aviation, and critical infrastructure — comparable in delivering cradle-to-grave integrated security system design.
• Syska Hennessy Group: MEP and technology engineering firm with dedicated security and communications design services for mission-critical facilities including data centers, healthcare, and government — comparable in delivering integrated low-voltage technology design.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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