Stratesec

Moment of impact on the south tower, 11 Sep 2001.

Stratesec, formally Securacom, was an American security‑technology and risk‑management company active during the late 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s as it ceased active operations in between 2002 and 2003 being formally dissolved in 2004. The firm provided integrated electronic security systems, access‑control solutions, and facility protection services for commercial, industrial, and government clients. Stratesec was originally founded under the name Securacom before adopting its new corporate identity in 1998.

Corporate History

The company began operations in 1987 as Securacom, focusing on electronic security system design and installation. Its services were marketed to large facilities requiring modernized access control, surveillance, and risk‑assessment capabilities. In 1998, the company rebranded as Stratesec as part of a corporate restructuring intended to broaden its technological profile and modernize its brand.

Services

Stratesec’s operations typically included:

• Electronic access‑control systems
• Surveillance and monitoring technologies
• Security system integration
• Facility vulnerability assessments
• Consulting for corporate and government infrastructure

The company positioned itself as a provider of turnkey security solutions combining physical and electronic components.

Clients and Projects

Publicly documented clients included:

• Commercial office buildings
• Industrial facilities
• Transportation infrastructure
• Government‑related sites

Contracts varied from system installation to long‑term security management and consulting.

Leadership

Stratesec’s board and executive leadership included a mix of business executives, investors, and technology specialists. The company remained a mid‑sized participant in the security‑technology sector, competing with other firms offering integrated electronic security systems.

Rebranding from Securacom

The transition from Securacom to Stratesec in 1998 reflected:

• A shift toward broader security‑technology markets
• A desire to update the company’s corporate identity
• Strategic restructuring of services and branding

The new name was used in all subsequent corporate filings and public communications.

Later Developments

Stratesec continued operations into the early 2000s but eventually ceased functioning as an active security contractor. Historical information about the company remains available through archived SEC filings, business registries, and public records.

Twin Towers

Stratesec was the security contractor for the Twin Towers with a contract ceaseing on 11 September 2001. It has been noted by some that:

• Jeb Bush steps down from the Board of Directors in 2000 due to his election to the Florida governorship.
• Stratesec's contract at the Twin Towers ended on the 11th of September 2001
• Eye witness reports claim that the elevator shafts were under armed guard during a major elevator upgrade, but also elevator shafts are commonly used as for access during demolition preperations.
• Company ceases operations in 2002-2003
• Company is formally dissolved in 2004
• 9/11 Commission does not investigate Stratesec.

Legacy

Stratesec is primarily remembered for:

• Its role in the development of integrated electronic security systems during the 1990s
• Its corporate evolution from Securacom
• Its involvement in several high‑profile security contracts

The company represents one of many firms contributing to the growth of modern electronic security technology during the late 20th century.

See Also

• Securacom
• Security system
• Access control
• Risk management