Inside Morgan Stanley's Acquisition of Security 101
In a strategic pivot to security, investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), have announced the acquisition of Security 101.
Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Security 101 offers end-to-end security solutions including access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection systems.
The company serves a diverse range of clients across healthcare, education, government, manufacturing, finance, data centres and other industries.
Since its founding in 2007, Security 101 has expanded its network of offices nationwide to provide tailored security services while meeting localised needs for both clients and communities.
Adam Shaw, Managing Director and Head of Business Services at MSCP, commented on the investment: “Security 101 has built a differentiated platform with a strong record of organic growth and consistent execution across complex customer environments.
“We are excited to partner with Greg and the broader team to support continued expansion and further strengthen the Company’s leadership position.
“We intend to continue investing in the platform to further elevate the customer experience and support scalable service delivery across both local markets and national accounts.”
The acquisition highlights MSCP’s ongoing commitment to investing in resilient, services-oriented businesses and reflects the private equity firm’s strong performance in 2025, which included several successful realisations and continued support for growth-oriented companies.
Commercial security integration leadership
Security 101 specialises in providing organisations with a single partner for the full security lifecycle, allowing clients to integrate access control, video surveillance and intrusion detection seamlessly.
By combining national reach with localised support, the company ensures its clients receive consistent, reliable service tailored to regional requirements.
The company’s growth trajectory over the past 16 years has established it as a prominent player in the commercial security integration sector.
Its comprehensive service offering positions Security 101 to continue expanding both geographically and across key industry verticals, leveraging strong client relationships and operational expertise.
Greg Daly, CEO of Security 101, said: “We’re excited to team up with Morgan Stanley Capital Partners to build on our momentum and extend Security 101’s leadership in commercial security integration.
“MSCP’s resources and experience will help us deepen our national accounts program, continue thoughtful M&A and expand our unified platform while maintaining the culture and consistency our customers expect.”
A strategic move for national growth
The acquisition by MSCP is expected to accelerate Security 101’s expansion into national accounts while maintaining the company’s localised service model.
By combining MSCP’s financial backing and strategic guidance with Security 101’s operational expertise, the company aims to strengthen its market position and deliver scalable, high-quality services to a broader client base.
This partnership also provides a platform for targeted acquisitions and service enhancements, enabling Security 101 to grow thoughtfully while preserving the culture and operational consistency that clients rely on.
The purchase of Security 101 underscores MSCP’s strategy of investing in resilient, services-oriented businesses.
Following a strong 2025 marked by successful exits and continued acquisitions, the firm demonstrates its ability to identify high-performing companies and support their long-term growth.
With the combined expertise of MSCP and Security 101’s leadership team, the company is well positioned to deliver expanded commercial security solutions across multiple industries while scaling its unified service platform nationwide.
