# LOUD Security Systems

> LOUD Security Systems is a privately held Georgia security integrator that sells, installs, services and monitors intrusion alarms, fire systems, cameras, access control, automation and related life-safety equipment for homes, businesses and government customers. Founded by John Loud in a basement in 1995, it has expanded through organic growth and acquisitions to nearly 13,000 customers across metro Atlanta and 20 states, while using conspicuously human service - live phone answering, technician introductions and post-visit follow-ups - to distinguish itself in a hardware market dominated by larger national brands.

- **Founded:** 1995
- **Headquarters:** Kennesaw, United States
- **Founders:** John Loud (Founder, President and Owner)
- **Team size:** Approximately 60 employees; LinkedIn lists a 51-200 employee range.
- **Products:** Security systems and monitoring, Video surveillance and analytics, Live video monitoring / Video Guard, Access control, Fire detection and suppression
- **Notable:** Named Security Sales & Integration's 2023 Installer of the Year and the 2023 SAMMY Installer of the Year., Won the 2020 SAMMY Award for Best Social Media Campaign., Earned UL-681 certification for high-security commercial installations in 2024 after a three-month review process.

## Products & services

- **Security systems and monitoring** — Custom intrusion detection, alarm installation, 24/7 monitoring, alerts, maintenance and support for homes and businesses.
- **Video surveillance and analytics** — Camera systems, mobile alerts, real-time visibility and analytics for residential and commercial properties.
- **Live video monitoring / Video Guard** — Remote operators use live feeds and talk-down capability to identify and deter intruders before or during an incident.
- **Access control** — Managed door and facility access systems for commercial sites, including multi-location operations.
- **Fire detection and suppression** — Fire alarms, monitoring, inspection and life-safety system management for residential and commercial customers.
- **Life-safety facility management** — Coordinated service and inspection management intended to reduce compliance and maintenance risk.
- **Elevator and pool phone monitoring** — Cellular emergency phone connections with battery backup and year-round monitoring for code-sensitive locations.
- **Home and building automation** — Remote and app-based control of compatible security, camera, sensor and automation equipment.

## Achievements

- Named Security Sales & Integration's 2023 Installer of the Year and the 2023 SAMMY Installer of the Year.
- Won the 2020 SAMMY Award for Best Social Media Campaign.
- Earned UL-681 certification for high-security commercial installations in 2024 after a three-month review process.
- Founder John Loud received the Electronic Security Association's 2024 Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year Award, announced in 2025.
- Named Cobb Chamber Small Business of the Year in 2014.
- Recognized as an Atlanta Journal-Constitution Top Workplace.
- Ranked among the SDM 100 security companies.
- Passed 10,000 monitored accounts after acquiring RTA Security and Premier Security in 2019.
- Reached nearly 13,000 customers across 20 states by September 2025.
- Purchased a 51,000-plus-square-foot Kennesaw headquarters in 2025.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Promoted longtime operations leader Eric Widner to chief operating officer as LOUD prepared a new headquarters and a second regional location in Warner Robins, Georgia.
- **2025-09** — Secured $7.5 million in financing from Eastern Bank, including a revolving line of credit and treasury services, to support ongoing needs and growth.
- **2025-07** — Purchased a more than 51,000-square-foot headquarters at 1990 Vaughn Road in Kennesaw, with phased upgrades planned.
- **2025-06** — John Loud was announced as the Electronic Security Association's 2024 Morris F. Weinstock Person of the Year.
- **2025-03** — Marked the company's 30th anniversary.
- **2024-11** — Announced the acquisition of commercial-focused Vytis Security and appointed Vytis founder Mike Sandes vice president of commercial services.
- **2024-11** — Announced UL-681 certification for qualifying high-security commercial installations.

## Links

- Website: https://loudsecurity.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/loudsecuritysystems
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/loudsecurity
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loudsecurity/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LSsystems

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Last updated: 2026-08-21