BUILT TO PROTECT WHAT YOU BUILD
SCROLL TO DISCOVER
Safety isn’t a feature, it’s a foundation. Hardstop Security designs and installs fully integrated commercial security systems built to perform with absolute reliability, so every connection, every alert, every safeguard works exactly as intended.
Hardstop Security was founded on one simple principle: protection should be proactive, not reactive.
What began as a regional service provider evolved into one of the DMV’s most trusted names in commercial fire, alarm, and security integration, based on decades of experience, innovation, and integrity.
From retail and small office spaces to doctor’s offices and private enterprises, we’ve earned our reputation by delivering systems that perform flawlessly when it matters most.
Our partnerships with leading technology manufacturers and our team of certified technicians ensure that every solution we build is not only compliant, but future-ready.
Today, Hardstop Security stands as a full-service safety and security partner, combining intelligent engineering with a commitment to reliability and responsiveness that has become our hallmark.
The Security of Peace of Mind
True safety isn’t just about alarms and alerts, it’s about the confidence, calm, and control that comes with it.
At Hardstop Security, we approach protection as both a science and a promise. Every design starts with understanding how your business operates, where your risks live, and what peace of mind looks like to you.
We then engineer systems that do more than meet code, they anticipate challenges, integrate seamlessly with your building’s infrastructure, and work quietly in the background to keep everything secure.
When your commercial security systems are built right, you don’t worry about security, you trust it.
WHY BUSINESSES TRUSTHARDSTOP SECURITY
Three Decades of Innovation
1994 — A Vision Takes Shape
After years in the electronics industry, Kris Kaymanesh founded Sight & Sound Systems with a clear mission: to deliver professional-grade home technology with craftsmanship, care, and integrity.
1998 — Growth and Expansion
Rising demand led to a new 5,500-square-foot facility in Chantilly, Virginia, complete with a showroom, offices, and warehouse, setting the foundation for long-term growth.
2006 — A New Era in Dulles
To accommodate a rapidly expanding client base, we moved to our current 16,300-square-foot headquarters in Dulles, featuring a state-of-the-art showroom, media rooms, and lifestyle vignettes.
2014 & 2015 — Milestones and Recognition
We celebrated 20 years of innovation with our annual A Taste of Technology event and were featured on the cover of SDM Magazine and in CE Pro for our leadership in smart home integration.
2023
Naveed Kaymanesh stepped up as President to lead his father’s legacy with a fluency in the craft that can only be earned from a lifetime spent in the thick of the business.
Today — The Path Forward
As technology advances, our commitment remains the same: to stay ahead of the curve, testing and implementing intelligent solutions that make life more connected, more comfortable, and more beautiful.
OUR TEAM OF EXPERTS
NAVEED
KAYMANESH
President
KEVIN
BONILLA
Vice President
CJ
MCNUTT
Commercial Project Manager
JONATHAN
HUNTER
Foreman
NAVEED KAYMANESH
President
KEVIN BONILLA
Vice President
CJ MCNUTT
Commercial Project Manager
JONATHAN HUNTER
Foreman
GAGE PURVIS
Home Technology Consultant
IAN MCGINNIS
Home Technology Consultant
SULEIMAN UMAR
Home Technology Consultant
MARYAM KAYMANESH
Design Specialist
RYAN MESSINGER
Sales Engineer
ANAM TEHSIN
Business Development Coordinator
LOOKING AHEAD: THE FUTURE OF PROTECTION
Technology is constantly evolving and so is our promise. At Hardstop Security, we build commercial security systems for Maryland, Virginia, and the greater DMV, that don’t just respond to danger, they prevent it. Our focus continues to remain on delivering intelligent, integrated safety solutions that protect lives, preserve property, and give our clients the confidence to move forward without hesitation.