One partner for your entire physical security program

Managed physical security is a model in which one provider takes full responsibility for a property’s security program: designing and installing the system, monitoring it 24/7, and maintaining it over time. Instead of buying hardware and software from one vendor and hiring separate teams to install, monitor, and service it, property owners work with a single provider who handles every stage. Kastle’s managed physical security service, for example, includes system design, installation, round-the-clock monitoring, support, and ongoing maintenance, all delivered by one team under one contract.

Physical security as a service (PSaaS) combines physical security with ongoing management, monitoring, and support. Instead of purchasing a security system and managing it yourself, physical security as a service providers handle your entire security program. Kastle, for example, manufactures much of its own technology, integrates third-party hardware, and supports the entire program under a single contract, with no hidden fees or one-off charges for fixes.

Managed physical security eliminates the need for multiple vendors by giving you one dedicated partner responsible for your entire security program. Kastle is an end-to-end managed physical security services provider that installs the hardware, runs the software, monitors your properties 24/7, and sees every incident through to resolution. We are accountable for your security outcomes, including design, installation, monitoring, and support.

Outsourcing physical security has many benefits. For example, a lower total cost of ownership, simplified day-to-day operations, better system reliability, and around-the-clock monitoring and support. Many Kastle customers say outsourcing physical security has helped them save money and focus on tenants, properties, and buildings. That’s why more property teams are shifting to outsourced physical security rather than managing systems and staff in-house.

Security guards cover a narrow slice of physical security, mainly on-site presence and manual monitoring, and the cost scales directly with headcount and hours covered. Managed physical security services combine access control, video security, and remote monitoring technology with a dedicated team, often covering more entry points at a lower cost than staffing guards. Managed security services are sometimes used to supplement security guards, rather than replace them.  The right balance depends on your property type, risk profile, and whether you need physical presence, continuous monitoring, or both.

The cost of managed physical security depends on your buildings, security requirements, existing infrastructure, and the solutions you need. Many organizations find that managed physical security reduces total cost of ownership by eliminating multiple vendors, unexpected maintenance expenses, and the need for internal resources. Our team of experts can help you create a managed security solution that works for your business.

The right choice depends on your budget, staffing, and the level of on-site security expertise you already have. An in-house team means hiring, training, and retaining security staff, plus paying separately for equipment, software, and maintenance across multiple vendors. Managed physical security replaces all of that with one partner and one predictable monthly fee, so property teams get expert-level coverage without the overhead of building a security department from scratch. For most commercial and multifamily properties, this results in a lower total cost of ownership and a lighter staffing burden than doing it alone.