Q1 2025 was a landmark quarter for Hirsch as we empowered secure, connected spaces for schools, federal agencies, and aerospace leaders. With Protech’s perimeter protection joining our portfolio, we’re strengthening our edge-to-core solutions. Our focus on “Protecting What Matters Most” drives us to deliver simple, trusted security solutions. Explore our latest innovations, leadership milestones, customer stories, and upcoming events, and connect with your RSM to safeguard what matters to you.
Mark Allen
CEO, Hirsch
Product Innovations
Velocity Central Unifies Security and Monitoring
Previewed at ISC West 2025, Velocity Central unifies access control, video, and perimeter protection into one intuitive platform. With 85% faster alarm responses and 98% automation, it’s saving critical sites, like schools and airports, time and resources.
Hirsch’s Velocity 3.8.6 and ScrambleFactor SF.3achieved FIPS 201-13.02 compliance, securing their spot on the GSA Approved Products List. With three-factor authentication, they’re trusted for federal facilities. Learn More >>>
Velocity Vision 5.2, now available, supports 14,700+ devices and adds AI-driven features like crowd analysis and free-text search. Paired with Vivotek’s product line, it’s built for securing campuses. Explore Now >>>
Cybersecurity Shouldn’t Break the Bank
Hirsch’s uTrust FIDO2 NFC Security Keys offer phishing-resistant authentication for schools. NIST-compliant and budget-friendly, they fit education’s tight budgets. Buy Now >>>
Leadership Milestones
John Moss Joins Vitaprotech Board
Security icon John Moss — founder of Software House and S2 Security — joined the Vitaprotech Board, fueling Hirsch’s global strategy with 40+ years of expertise.
Scott Elliott returned to Hirsch as CRO, bringing 30+ years of security leadership to drive Hirsch’s global growth and partnerships. His vision strengthens our edge-to-core mission.
Columbus Independent School District upgraded from fragmented NVRs to Hirsch’s Velocity Vision VMS and Primis access control, securing 1,600 students across six sites. “Hirsch’s stellar support team made it a stable solution,” says Zachary Venghaus, Director of Technology.
Jaguar Courtyard Housing ditched keycards for Hirsch’s Velocity Cirrus cloud and MobilisID mobile credentials, cutting IT workload and enhancing security. “Cirrus is a game-changer,” notes David Brainis, Avallone Architectural Specialties.
Astrotech Space Operations secured Vandenberg Space Force Base with Hirsch’s Velocity platform, paired with Mx Controllers and uTrust TS Keypad Readers, for NASA and SpaceX missions. “It’s invaluable,” says Joaquin Romero, Facility Security Officer.
Ready to bring Hirsch’s seamless security to your clients? Connect with your Regional Sales Manager to explore partnership opportunities tailored to your region.
Hirsch is a global leader in high-security technology, delivering seamless solutions for access control, video intelligence, perimeter protection, and identity authentication from edge to core. With 44 years of expertise, we safeguard government, education, and critical infrastructure worldwide.
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