Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Capital Partners (MSCP), the middle market private equity buyout team within Morgan Stanley Investment Management, acquired Security 101, a provider of commercial security integration services.

Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Security 101 provides mission-critical security integration services for organizations spanning a diverse customer base including healthcare, education, government, manufacturing, finance, data centers, and other end markets. The company specializes in end-to-end security solutions, including access control systems, video surveillance and intrusion detection systems, enabling customers to partner with a single provider for the full security lifecycle. Since its founding in 2007, Security 101 has grown into a network of offices across the United States equipped to address localized security needs for clients and the communities in which they operate.

“Security 101 has built a differentiated platform with a strong record of organic growth and consistent execution across complex customer environments,” said Adam Shaw, managing director and head of business services, MSCP. “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.”

Greg Daly, CEO, Security 101, commented, “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.”