Surveillance Systems
4K/8K IP cameras with AI analytics, license-plate recognition, thermal imaging, and zero visible cabling.
Est. 1985 · Southern California
Professional Systems.
Personal Service.
Seamless security, automation, and AV for Southern California’s finest homes, estates, and corporate campuses — engineered for performance without sacrificing design.
40+
Years
1
Family-owned
24/7
Mindset
Our Solutions
Commercial-grade reliability with residential-grade elegance — selected and integrated for how you actually live and work.
Fire & Burglary Alarms
Code-compliant life-safety with discreet sensors, 24/7 monitoring pathways, and instant alerts.
Access Control
Biometric, mobile-credential, and keypad solutions with visitor management and audit trails.
Whole-Home Automation
Scenes that unify security, lighting, climate, shades, pools, and entertainment — one app or voice.
Networking & Infrastructure
Future-proof networks for 8K streaming, dense IoT, and zero dead spots across the property.
Audio-Visual
Hidden speakers, media rooms, boardrooms, and outdoor audio landscapes — controlled as one system.
Residential & Commercial
Two worlds. One standard of craft.
Residential
Technology for Southern California’s most discerning clients — engineered to enhance lifestyle without announcing presence. Quiet infrastructure, deliberate interfaces, and systems that disappear into architecture.
Corporate & Creative
Integrated security, surveillance, access control, and life-safety for production studios and corporate campuses with zero tolerance for failure — designed for scale, uptime, and auditability.
Partners & Technologies
We selectively partner with industry-leading manufacturers — 100% manufacturer-independent so we choose what’s best for your project.
Established 1985. Still Family Owned.
Founded in Thousand Oaks by Victor Nelson on one principle: never sacrifice performance for design, or design for performance.
Founded
Nelson Security begins with a focus on craft, discretion, and systems that last.
Full-Stack Integration
Security, automation, networking, and AV — delivered as one coherent experience for homes and enterprises.
Independent By Design
No manufacturer lock-in. Recommendations follow the project, not a brand quota.
Confidential Consultations
Let’s Design Your System
By appointment only · Southern California