Security By Design, Inc. (SBD) is an independent security consulting firm located in Pacheco, California that has been in business since 1974. SBD provides professional security management consultation and physical security design to corporate, industrial, and institutional clients to satisfy their security objectives. In order to provide the best possible outcome, SBD partners with the client, design team, and integrators to create a cohesive design that goes beyond a pure security perspective. It is a fundamental SBD belief that the services provided can be appropriately tailored to the needs of each client. The ultimate goal of our services is to improve safety and reduce controllable losses.We provide vulnerability analyses, accomplish feasibility studies, and design and specify state-of-the-art security systems. Included in the designs are: security alarms; access control; fire detection, suppression, and annunciation; water detection; security video; intercom; computer center facility alarm monitoring; and total design management of data centers emergency responses.We examine passive security measures such as how pathing and lighting interact with security. The concepts espoused in CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) are used when performing these evaluations. Areas of knowledge include the uses of video analytics and biometric screening. SBD also provides complete support services including standards manuals, procedure manuals, specialized training, contractor interface, and technology interpretation.SBD has achieved success and growth by combining expertise in the security, engineering, and business disciplines. Thus, SBD has a unique representation on staff of members who hold Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designations, engineering and installation expertise, and an in-house CAD department to provide the first class quality our clients expect.Security By Design does not install systems nor sell equipment.