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Umbrella’s security experts are regularly featured by national and regional media outlets for commentary on public safety technology, surveillance systems, and critical infrastructure security.

Featured Media Appearances:

These appearances reflect Umbrella’s role as a trusted authority in surveillance technology, access control, and data-driven security operations.

We also have deep knowledge base & several security system technicians whom are certified in a variety of Business-Class Access-Control Systems.

Although we can “Take-Over” any commercial alarm system with our service through our Central Station.  Not all Alarm system manufacturers are created equal & we focus on a select few we know work when you need them.

Aerial & Scissor Lift Operator Certification: Certifies that candidate can operate aerial & scissor lifts in compliance with OSHA and ANSI standards.

Umbrella brings extensive, hands-on experience across the core disciplines of network infrastructure, electronic access control, and video surveillance system integration. Our team is composed of highly trained technicians and engineers holding industry-recognized certifications, including Milestone VMS, Axis IP Video, Hanwha, Avigilon, and CompTIA Network+, Server+, and A+. We are also certified across leading access control platforms such as Openpath, Keyscan, dormakaba, Allegion/Isonas, ProdataKey, and Brivo, enabling us to design, deploy, and support secure, scalable systems tailored to complex operational environments.

In addition, Umbrella maintains CommScope SYSTIMAX® Design, Engineering, and Installation certifications, ensuring full compliance with enterprise and municipal cabling standards. This depth of qualification allows us to deliver end-to-end security and network solutions that meet stringent requirements for uptime, reliability, lifecycle management, and future expansion.

Our certified fiber technicians specialize in the installation, termination, splicing, and testing of municipal-grade single-mode and multimode fiber optic infrastructure. We perform fusion splicing, OTDR testing, loss-budget analysis, and comprehensive end-to-end certification to ensure optimal performance and long-term reliability of every network segment.

Umbrella integrates new and existing fiber into dedicated security and operational networks using best practices for labeling, rack-mounted fiber management, patch panel organization, and protected routing. Detailed test results and as-built documentation are provided as part of our quality assurance process, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ease of future maintenance.

With extensive experience supporting multi-facility environments—including public safety, utilities, transportation, and critical infrastructure

—Umbrella the premiere security system integrator in Chicago delivers solutions that minimize disruption to ongoing operations while enhancing system resilience. Our approach enables secure, standalone networks capable of supporting high-availability video surveillance, access control systems, and evolving technology needs for years to come.

Through years of supporting Illinois’ commercial and institutional clients, Umbrella has gained first-hand insight into the real challenges faced by security system end users. These experiences revealed a growing need for authentic, fully integrated security solutions—where video surveillance, access control, network infrastructure, and analytics work together seamlessly. Too often, organizations have encountered unrealistic expectations, inflated pricing, limited responsiveness, and incomplete project execution.

Umbrella Security Systems was built to address these challenges directly. We bring deep technical expertise, practical field experience, and cutting-edge security technology to deliver comprehensive, end-to-end system integration for Chicagoland businesses. Our approach prioritizes transparency, reliability, and long-term performance across every phase of a project.