Access control is the first and most fundamental layer of physical security — determining who enters, where they go, and when. CIE Defense designs and deploys electronic access control systems that balance security integrity, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability across the full range of federal, government, and commercial environments.

As an open-platform integrator, CIE Defense works across the industry's leading access control platforms — including LenelS2, Software House CCURE 9000, and Verkada — selecting the right architecture for each environment. Our installations span standard proximity and smart card systems through advanced biometric readers, multi-factor authentication configurations, and SCIF-grade locking hardware including Kaba Mas X10 and LKM10K.

Every access control system CIE Defense deploys is engineered as part of a unified security architecture — fully integrated with video surveillance, intrusion detection, and low voltage infrastructure to deliver a cohesive, manageable security environment.

CIE Defense designs and deploys IP-based video surveillance systems engineered for the specific coverage requirements, compliance obligations, and operational demands of each facility. We integrate leading VMS platforms including Genetec Security Center and Milestone XProtect — open architecture systems capable of managing large, complex camera networks.

All camera systems deployed by CIE Defense are NDAA-compliant and ONVIF-compatible, meeting federal procurement requirements. Where mission requirements demand enhanced capability, CIE Defense integrates AI-powered video analytics — including license plate recognition, facial recognition, people counting, perimeter intrusion detection, and behavioral analytics.

CIE Defense designs, installs, and integrates intrusion detection systems from Bosch, Honeywell, and DMP — selected for their reliability, configurability, and integration capability. Every system is designed around a detailed threat assessment of the specific facility — accounting for physical layout, access points, environmental conditions, and operational patterns.

Integration is central to how CIE Defense approaches intrusion detection. Every system is fully integrated with access control and video surveillance infrastructure, ensuring that a detection event automatically triggers the appropriate surveillance response and provides operators with immediate situational context.

CIE Defense treats low voltage and structured cabling not as a commodity installation task but as a foundational engineering discipline — one that determines the long-term reliability and scalability of the entire security ecosystem. We install fiber optic, structured copper cabling, and network infrastructure engineered to support the performance demands of modern IP-based security systems.

Every CIE Defense low voltage installation is documented with full CAD as-built drawings upon completion — a standard deliverable on every project, ensuring that the investment made in quality infrastructure is protected and accessible for the life of the facility.

CIE Defense specializes in taking over, expanding, and upgrading existing security infrastructure — integrating new technology with prior investments to extend system life, close capability gaps, and deliver measurably enhanced security performance. Our open-platform integration expertise means we can work across virtually any existing system.

The starting point for every integration engagement is a thorough assessment of the existing infrastructure — documenting what is installed, how it is configured, and what the path forward looks like. We take ownership of the complexity so the facility team doesn't have to.

CIE Defense configures all security system installations to align with NIST cybersecurity frameworks — ensuring that network segmentation, device hardening, credential management, firmware currency, and encryption standards are addressed as standard components of every installation, not optional add-ons.

This capability is particularly critical for federal, DoD, and sensitive government facility installations where physical security systems must meet specific cybersecurity compliance requirements. CIE Defense delivers installations that are secure, compliant, and defensible.