Secure
Physical Security
Safer Spaces Start with Better Design
A Smarter, Cloud-Based Approach to Physical Security for Complex Environments.
Cyberthreats may dominate headlines, but some of the most damaging risks your organization faces are still physical.
When physical security fails, the impact is immediate, putting safety, operations, and compliance at risk.
As cloud platforms and IoT blur the line between digital and physical environments, physical security can’t operate as a standalone system. It must align with networks, identity controls, and operational workflows—by design, not as an afterthought.
Rethinking Physical Security
Many organizations are still operating physical security systems built for a different era: hardware-heavy, siloed, and difficult to manage at scale.
The symptoms are familiar:
As physical and cyber risks increasingly overlap, these systems struggle to keep up. You may have cameras, but true security comes from an integrated design.
Cloud-Based, Integrated Security
Modern physical security isn’t about adding more devices; it’s about building a system that works as one.
Good physical security doesn’t draw attention to itself until it’s needed. A single, cloud-managed system gives teams real-time visibility across every site, flags issues early, preserves evidence during disruptions, and enables fast response whether staff are on campus or offsite.
When designed correctly, physical security works across the full incident lifecycle:
Before
Deterrence, controlled access, and proactive monitoring reduce risk
During
Real-time alerts, remote access, and lockdown capabilities support rapid response
After
Video evidence, audit trails, and synchronized logs streamline investigation and recovery
The Result:
The result is safer environments, faster response, and lower operational burden without servers, NVRs, or brittle infrastructure.
ANM’s Design-First Approach
We bring a design-first mindset so physical security works in the real world, not just on paper.
We study how people move, how buildings function, and how networks are built.
We design systems that integrate cleanly with IT and scale across sites.
We prioritize continuity for multi-site environments (schools, higher education, the public sector, and more).
Verkada
That’s why we partner with Verkada as our physical security platform of choice. As a Verkada Platinum Partner & Premier Installer, we deliver a cloud-managed, fully integrated system for video, access control, and safety without on-prem complexity.
From assessment and design to implementation, training, and support, ANM and Verkada deliver physical security as a lifecycle solution that grows with your environment.
Physical Security Design & Engineering
We begin with on-site assessments of coverage, access points, lighting, line-of-sight, and environmental risks. Every design accounts for:
- network readiness
- PoE and switch capacity
- cabling
- fiber
- wireless
This keeps physical security integrated cleanly with IT from day one.
Video Surveillance
Cloud-managed video provides real-time visibility, AI-powered search, and resilient recording. Hybrid storage preserves footage during outages, while centralized management speeds investigations and reduces operational overhead.
Access Control
Identity-aligned access ensures the right people have the right access at the right time. Improve security while keeping operations agile with:
- mobile credentials
- schedules
- multi-factor authentication
- options
- audit trails
- rapid de-provisioning
Safety, Monitoring & Visitor Experience
Integrated alarms, video intercoms, panic buttons, visitor management, and environmental sensors deliver faster response and clearer context, improving safety and daily experience across every site.
Solar & Off-Grid Solutions
For remote and outdoor environments, we design secure deployments using cellular and Wi-Fi gateways, alternative power, and solar-enabled solutions, extending protection where traditional infrastructure can’t.
Built for Safety. Designed to Endure.
Physical security is the cornerstone that brings everything together when it matters most.
Talk to a Consulting Architect to see how ANM would approach physical security in your environment.
Or schedule a consultation to explore a phased rollout, a proof-of-concept, or a modernization roadmap tailored to your environment.