ABOUT US
Extraordinary technology is powerful, with extraordinary service behind it. Our team is exceptionally prepared with decades of experience, persistent training regimens, and organized communications. We are committed to making sure that your system performs optimally, protecting your staff and your facilities around the clock.
The IST team delivers quality electronic security solutions that protect Hawaii’s government, its businesses, and their employees since 1998. Our technical, experienced staff is called upon during all hours of the night, and across the Pacific to as far away as Kwajalein atoll, to support solutions that protect our country’s strategic and economic interests. Local utilities, banks, hospitals, and educational institutions also leverage our outstanding Signature Service to minimize their security risks.
Leading Hawaii to a Safer Place comes with a responsibility that we take seriously. If you’re serious about protecting your staff and your facilities, we’re confident we can help you. Call us today for a confidential assessment.
Certifications / Memberships
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)*
American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)*
Armed Forces and Communication Electronics Assn (AFCEA)*
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii & Military Affairs Council*
FBI Honolulu Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBIHNCAAA)
General Contractor's Association (GCA)
Hawaii Society of Healthcare Engineering
Honolulu Navy League
Infragard Hawaii Members Alliance (IHMA)*
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)*
National Contracts Management Association (NCMA)
National Defense ISAC
National Defense Industry Association (NDIA)*
National Systems Contractor's Assn (NSCA)
PSA Security Network*
SIA - Security Industry Association
* denotes current or former board position(s)
Awards/Accolades
Current Awards
2022 Security Systems News Legends Award
2021 IFSEC #1 Global Security Influencer of the Year
2021 NSCA Stepping up Award: Employee Engagement
2020 SIA Women in Security Forum: Progress Award
2020 SBA Small Business Persons of the Year / State of Hawaii
Multi-Year Awards
2013 - 2022 Hawaii Business Magazine Best Places to Work
2019 - 2021 Pacific Business News Best Workplaces
2018 - 2020 Hawaii Business Magazine Top 250 Businesses
Prior Awards
2019 PSA Security Paul Marcus Award
2019 SIA Jay Hauhn Excellence in Partnerships Award
2018 ThinkTechHawaii Host of the Year
2016 Pacific Business News Women Who Mean Business Award
2015 Hawaii Psychologically Healthy Places to Work
2014 Women's Security Council Women of the Year
2014 Hawaii Psychologically Healthy Places to Work
2013 Small Business Administration Emerging Leaders