Founded 2018 — Houston, TX

Architecture‑First
Security Integration.

We help critical infrastructure unify IT, OT, and physical security — without rip‑and‑replace.

Our Story

We saw a problem no one was solving.

Founded in 2018, MSS emerged from a simple observation: critical infrastructure organisations were drowning in security tools that didn't work together. SIEMs, SCADA monitors, access control systems, video platforms — each solved a piece of the puzzle, but none connected the dots. We built an architecture‑first approach to orchestrate what they already owned. No forced upgrades. No vendor lock‑in. Just unified security.

The problem we saw

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A utility with 47 substations had 22 different security vendors. No single team could see the full picture.

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A hospital with three campuses managed 15 consoles. An incident took 6 weeks to reconstruct for audit.

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An offshore platform operator spent 42 minutes manually correlating a badge swipe with a SCADA alarm.

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Our insight: The answer wasn't another tool. It was an orchestration layer that made existing tools work together.

Metropolitan Safety Systems (MSS) Timeline

2018

Founded in Houston. First client: Gulf Coast refinery with 12 fragmented systems.

2020

D2R framework formalised. First offshore platform deployment. NERC CIP compliance automation introduced.

2022

KnowledgeGraph architecture released. Expanded to 8 industry verticals. 50+ sites unified.

2024

Kaptor AI fusion engine launched. SAPC methodology formalised. 100+ sites milestone.

2026

150+ sites unified. Platform portal in development. Expanding to international markets.

Our Philosophy

Three principles. Non-negotiable.

Brownfield First

We never ask you to rip out working systems. Our architecture builds on what you already own — Genetec, Lenel, Claroty, Splunk, legacy SCADA. We preserve your investments while adding the integration that makes them work together.

Vendor Neutral

We don't sell hardware, cameras, or proprietary platforms. We orchestrate best‑of‑breed. No lock‑in. No forced upgrades. No data held hostage. If you ever need to switch, your data comes with you.

Architecture First

Security isn't a product — it's a design. We start with your operational reality: your sites, your workflows, your constraints. Then we design an architecture that adapts, scales, and endures. No cookie‑cutter solutions.

Leadership

The Team Behind D2R

Sarah Bless

Chief Architect

20+ years in ICS/SCADA security. Previously led OT security programs for Fortune 500 energy companies. Designed MSS's D2R framework and KnowledgeGraph architecture. Frequent speaker at S4x and ICS Cyber Security Conference.

Michael Chen

Head of OT Security

Former Dragos and Siemens, with deep expertise in industrial protocol analysis, Modbus/DNP3, and offshore platform security. Leads MSS's OT practice and red team operations.

Elena Rodriguez

Director of Physical Security

Ex‑Genetec and Lenel, with 15 years in physical security integration. Designed MSS's video‑access convergence playbooks for airports, hospitals, and commercial facilities.

David Okafor

CISO

Former CISO at Northeast Utility, with hands‑on experience in NERC CIP compliance, board reporting, and cyber‑physical incident response. Leads MSS's security strategy and client advisory.

Metropolitan Safety Systems (MSS) — By the Numbers

Built on measurable results.

150+

Sites Unified

Energy, healthcare, manufacturing, maritime

$4.2M

Avg. Client Savings

Over 3 years — MTTR reduction + vendor consolidation

99.97%

Uptime Guarantee

No production disruption during deployment

450+

Protocols Supported

Modbus, DNP3, BACnet, ONVIF, and more

64%

Vendor Consolidation

Average reduction from 22 contracts to 8

93%

MTTR Reduction

42 minutes down to 3 minutes average

Trusted By

Critical Infrastructure Leaders

Clients across energy, healthcare, maritime, defense, and manufacturing.

Gulf Coast Refinery Northeast Utility Regional Hospital System Defense Agency (classified) Maritime Port Authority Global Manufacturer (Fortune 500) Midwest Water Utility International Airport Authority

Ready to Talk Architecture?

Whether you're starting fresh or escaping lock-in.

Our team is ready. No sales pitch. Just a 30-minute conversation with an MSS engineer.

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