High Security. Strict Compliance.
NDAA-compliant security infrastructure designed to protect municipal, state, and federal government facilities and personnel.
ZEI deploys NDAA-compliant security infrastructure for municipal, state, and federal facilities — courthouses, administrative buildings, water and public-works sites. FIPS encryption, PIV/CAC integration, weapons detection, and command-center systems built to government procurement and security requirements.
Technology Partners
A representative government facilities environment of the kind ZEI engineers infrastructure for.
What this industry deals with.
- Strict NDAA / Section 889 hardware sourcing requirements
- PIV / CAC identity integration across federal facilities
- Long procurement cycles and rigorous documentation requirements
- Public access spaces with screening checkpoints and zoning
- Distributed, sometimes unmanned, critical-infrastructure sites (water, public works)
Government-Grade Security
Meeting the highest standards of data protection and physical security.
NDAA Compliance
Approved hardware.
We exclusively deploy cameras and network equipment that meet the National Defense Authorization Act requirements.
FIPS Encryption
Secure data transmission.
End-to-end encryption for video streams and access control data to prevent interception and cyber attacks.
PIV/CAC Integration
Federal identity standards.
Access control systems compatible with Personal Identity Verification and Common Access Cards.
Public Meeting Security
Protecting democratic spaces.
Specialized audio/visual and security setups for council chambers and public hearing rooms.
How this gets applied.
Courthouse and council-chamber security
Weapons detection at entry, secure-vs-public zoning, integrated A/V for hearings, duress alarms at the bench and clerk stations.
Administrative facility access
PIV / CAC reader integration, visitor management with badge-photo verification, and audit logs aligned to GSA expectations.
Critical-infrastructure perimeter
Water plants and substations with thermal cameras, radar, NEMA-rated enclosures, and off-grid power for unmanned sites.
Video redaction and FOIA workflows
Tools to redact PII from video before public release, with documented chain of custody.
Systems we typically deploy.
An opinionated, ordered stack — what most government facilities engagements include, in priority order.
Video Surveillance
ZEI engineers commercial video surveillance systems built around modern IP cameras, edge AI analytics, and cloud or on-premise video management
Access Control
ZEI deploys cloud-managed and enterprise access control across single-door deployments and multi-site campuses
Intrusion Alarm
ZEI engineers commercial intrusion detection systems that integrate with video surveillance and access control to verify threats before responders are dispatched
Physical AI
ZEI deploys physical AI — computer vision, behavioral analytics, and machine learning — that turns existing camera infrastructure into intelligent sensors
Cloud Infrastructure
ZEI hosts and manages cloud infrastructure for physical security, video, and building systems on AWS, GCP, and Azure
Networking & Wifi
ZEI engineers commercial network infrastructure that the rest of your facility depends on — structured cabling, managed switching, Wi-Fi 6E / 7, next-generation firewalls, and SD-WAN
Built to the standards that apply.
NDAA Section 889
Mandatory exclusion of restricted Chinese-origin equipment from any federally funded deployment.
FIPS 140-2 / 140-3
Encryption of video streams and access-control data at rest and in transit.
NIST SP 800-53 / FedRAMP
Cloud and identity controls aligned with federal information-security baselines.
Facility Types
Securing diverse government operations.
Administrative Buildings
Securing offices, courthouses, and public service centers.
- Weapons detection systems
- Public/Private zoning
- Duress alarms
- Secure parking access
- Video redaction tools
Critical Infrastructure
Protecting water plants, power grids, and public works.
- Perimeter radar
- Thermal imaging
- NEMA-rated enclosures
- Off-grid capabilities
- SCADA system integration
From the engineering blog.
Background reading our team draws from when designing infrastructure for government facilities.
NDAA Compliance Explained
NDAA Section 889 restricts which surveillance and network gear federal agencies and federally funded sites can buy. Here is what compliance actually requires.
The 2025 Guide to NERC CIP-014 Physical Security Mandates
NERC CIP-014 requires transmission station owners to perform threat assessments and implement physical-security plans for designated critical substations.
Cybersecurity Best Practices for IP Cameras
Why IP Cameras Are a Cybersecurity Risk IP cameras are among the most vulnerable devices on any enterprise network.
Frequently asked.
Are your systems NDAA / Section 889 compliant?
Can your access control read PIV / CAC?
Do you support FedRAMP cloud requirements?
Can you support cooperative purchasing?
Talk to an engineer.
Tell us about your government facilities facility and what you're trying to solve. Our engineering team will respond with a system design tailored to your environment.
Request a Quote