Converged Facility & Cyber Security · CISA & DHS Best Practice
Converged Security Solutions Provider for Businesses and Government Entities
BTI designs, installs, distributes and supports converged security solutions that protect networked IT, OT, IoT and physical security systems against cyber-attacks. Converged facility and cyber security is a best-practice recommendation from CISA and DHS, set out in the Interagency Security Committee (ISC) guidance for government agencies and contractors.
One accountable dealer, installer and service partner for video surveillance, access control, intrusion, networks and cybersecurity, backed by 400+ engineers and 40 years in business.
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- 40 Years in Business
- ISO 27001 Compliant
- Axis Gold Partner & Authorized Distributor
- 20-Year GSA & CMAS Agreements · TESMA (CA)
- 15+ Industries Served
- SOC 2 NOC/SOC
- 400+ Engineers
- ~15 min Response
- Licensed: CA BSIS ACO 7670 · IL 127.001638 · AZ ROC 331189 C-67
Converged Security Delivery from BTI: Watch the Video
Video summary: Founder Eric Brackett explains why mid-market companies, and the firms that contract with them, inherit cybersecurity and data-privacy liability, and how BTI acts as a sole-source managed and co-managed provider for healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, education, financial services and government. BTI serves public-sector clients under twenty-year GSA and CMAS agreements, is ISO 27001 compliant and is a vetted LA County IT vendor under TESMA. A fixed-cost, single-vendor model removes vendor chaos for organizations in California, Arizona and Illinois.
Why Converged Facility and Cyber Security Matters
Attackers exploit the gaps between disconnected cyber and physical security systems. Cameras, access control panels, alarm systems and building controls are network endpoints, and every unmanaged device is an entry point. AI-driven phishing, insider threats and coordinated sabotage move faster than siloed teams can respond. That is why CISA and DHS recommend converged security.
Siloed Security
Independent security functions, limited visibility, unclear lines of communication and slow response to threats.
Converged Security
Integrated security functions, holistic threat management, coordinated communication and an organization prepared to respond.
One Accountable Partner
BTI brings network infrastructure, managed IT, cybersecurity, video surveillance, access control and alarm systems under one support model. See bundled IT and security pricing for typical per-user ranges. Unify doors and video with Axis Access Control.
Converged Security Dealer, Installer and Distributor
Security System Design
Site surveys, risk assessments and system design that map cameras, access control, intrusion and network segmentation to CISA and DHS guidance.
Installation
Certified installers for IP camera systems, access control, intrusion and the network infrastructure underneath them.
Authorized Distributor & Dealer
Axis Gold Partner and authorized distributor, Bosch IQSIGHT dealer and YourSix dealer, with direct procurement through GSA, CMAS and TESMA.
Service & Support
Fully managed and co-managed service and support, with ~15 minute response across 5,000+ managed endpoints.
Cybersecurity for Security Systems
Hardening, patching and monitoring of cameras, VMS and access control as part of our managed cybersecurity services.
Compliance & Audit Readiness
ISO 27001 compliant processes and documentation built for insurers and auditors.
Proven Converged Security Operations
The BTI National Security Pyramid with AI Governance
Converged security sits on BTI’s layered cybersecurity model, the same pyramid used on our national cybersecurity services page. Layer 5 now includes AI governance.
Layer 5: Compliance & Governance Readiness
Executive-grade risk management, compliance alignment, and long-term resilience.
- vCISO
- Policy & control mapping
- HIPAA / PCI / CMMC / NIST
- Managed XDR
- BCDR planning
- Data privacy tools
AI governance: shadow AI discovery, information and action boundaries, operating evidence, recovery ownership, and AI in identity and employee lifecycle management.
Layer 4: Proactive Security & Threat Prevention
Test your defenses, expose gaps, and prepare for future threats and audits.
- Pen testing
- Vulnerability Management
- SIEM and SaaS monitoring with SOC
- Data classification
- Risk assessments
Layer 3: Advanced Detection & Control
Enhanced tools for visibility, threat prevention, and employee error reduction.
- Web filtering
- Dark Web alerts
- Email encryption
- Device control
- Phishing tests
Layer 2: Strengthened Defense
Business tools that provide security, reduce internal risk, & support continuity.
- Firewall & VPN
- MDR with SOC
- DNS filtering
- Encrypted backup
- Security training
Layer 1: Essential Safeguards
Basic protections every organization needs to reduce common threats and downtime.
- EDR
- Patching
- MFA
- Email Security
- M365 hardening
- Cloud/local backup
- Basic user policies
Thermal and Radar for Solar and Critical Infrastructure
For solar farms, utilities and other critical infrastructure, BTI designs perimeter intrusion detection with thermal cameras and radar, integrated with video management and monitored alongside your network and cyber alerts. See how open platforms support this in our Milestone XProtect AI and open VMS converged security guide.
Camera Systems
Licensed, Contracted and Vetted
- California BSIS Alarm Company Operator ACO 7670
- Illinois 127.001638
- Arizona BTR 22913-0 · Arizona ROC 331189 C-67
- Twenty-year GSA and CMAS agreements; CMAS and TESMA are California only
- 15+ industries served
- ISNetworld member
- ISO 27001 compliant
- SOC 2 NOC/SOC
Converged Security FAQs
What is converged security?
Converged security combines physical security (video, access control, intrusion) and cybersecurity into one governed program, so threats that cross between facility and network are detected and handled together.
Do CISA and DHS recommend converged security?
Yes. CISA and DHS recommend the convergence of cyber and physical security functions, and the Interagency Security Committee (ISC), the DHS-chaired body supported by CISA, publishes the best-practice guide and facility security standards for federal agencies.
Is BTI a converged security dealer, installer and distributor?
Yes. BTI is an Axis Gold Partner and authorized distributor, a Bosch IQSIGHT dealer and a YourSix dealer, and designs, installs, services and supports the systems it sells.
Is BTI ISO 27001 compliant?
BTI is ISO 27001 compliant: our processes follow the ISO 27001 control framework.
Which contract vehicles and licenses does BTI hold?
BTI has held GSA and CMAS agreements for twenty years (CMAS and TESMA are California only), and is licensed under CA BSIS ACO 7670, IL 127.001638, AZ BTR 22913-0 and AZ ROC 331189 C-67.
Does BTI run a 24/7 NOC/SOC?
Yes. BTI runs a 24/7 NOC/SOC, and BTI is ISO 27001 compliant.
Does BTI offer financing for converged security projects?
Yes. BTI offers 100% financing, so you can start converged security projects now instead of waiting for budget cycles.
How fast does BTI respond?
BTI targets about a 15 minute response and supports more than 5,000 endpoints.
Secure Everything: Cyber, Physical and Beyond
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- Serving organizations for 40 years
- ISO 27001 compliant · GSA · CMAS & TESMA (CA)
- ACO licensed in CA, AZ & IL
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