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Managed Security Plans & Pricing · Southern California

Managed Security Pricing, Without the Quote Maze

Q: Are these published prices or estimates?

The ranges below are typical pricing bands based on actual WCC customer accounts. Final pricing is committed in writing after a site audit because every account has different variables — existing equipment, integration scope, compliance requirements, response time commitments, and reporting depth. The audit is free with no obligation. Most accounts come in within 10% of the published band.

Three managed security service tiers across cameras, access control, alarms, visitor management, and unified monitoring — with published pricing structure, scope, and SLAs. Built for facility directors, security managers, and IT leaders across all six Southern California counties who want to compare tiers before talking to sales.

5 servicesCamera, access, alarm, visitor, unified

3 tiersStandard, Advanced, Premium

Published SLAsResponse times in writing

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How WCC Managed Security Pricing Actually Works

Most managed security pricing in Southern California is opaque on purpose — vendors want you on a sales call before you see numbers. WCC publishes pricing structure up front because every managed security account follows the same three inputs: device count (cameras, doors, panels), site count, and service tier (Standard, Advanced, Premium). Tier picks the scope and SLA; counts pick the line-item math. Final pricing is committed in writing after a free site audit. Industry context for managed security pricing is documented by ASIS International.

Camera monitoring priced per camera per month
Access control priced per door per month
Alarm monitoring priced per panel per month
Visitor management priced per location per month
Unified monitoring priced as service layer
Tier determines scope and SLA across all services

Three Service Tiers

Pick the Tier That Fits Your Security Operations Maturity

Same three-tier structure applies across every managed security service WCC offers. Pick a tier per service — many accounts run Advanced on cameras and access but only Standard on alarms, or any other mix. WCC scopes each service independently based on what your operation actually needs.

Standard

Core Monitoring

For single-site operations with predictable security needs and business-hours response.

Business-hours monitoring (8am-6pm PT)
Core event monitoring and notifications
Monthly performance & incident reports
Email-based escalation
Quarterly health check
Platform admin (Verkada, Avigilon, Brivo, Rhombus)
5-business-day SLA on routine requests

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The Full Tier Comparison Across Every Managed Security Service

Every dimension that matters when comparing managed security plans in Southern California. Use this to scope which tier fits each service in your stack.

Capability	Standard	Advanced	Premium
Operating Hours	Business hours	24/7	24/7
Critical Event Notification SLA	30 min	5 min	1 min
Routine Request SLA	5 business days	2 business days	Same day
Cross-System Event Correlation	—	✓	✓
Multi-Channel Notifications	Email only	Slack, Teams, SMS, email	All + custom
Reporting Cadence	Monthly	Weekly	Daily access
Compliance-Grade Record Retention	—	Standard	Enterprise
Tuning & Review Cadence	Quarterly health check	Quarterly review	Monthly business review
Custom Correlation Rules	—	—	✓
Dedicated Account Manager	—	—	✓
On-Site Walkthrough Cadence	Annual	Semi-annual	Quarterly
Best Fit Site Count	1-2 sites	3-15 sites	15+ sites

Pricing by Service

Five Managed Security Services — Each Available in All Three Tiers

WCC offers five distinct managed security services across Southern California. Each follows the same Standard / Advanced / Premium tier structure. Click into any service for full scope, capabilities, and FAQ.

24/7 Live Video Monitoring

Priced per camera per month

Active human operators watching live camera feeds with real-time intervention. Talk-down, dispatch coordination, and event escalation across Verkada, Avigilon, Axis, Hanwha, and Rhombus cameras.

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Video Verification Monitoring

Priced per camera per month

Alarm-triggered video verification — operator reviews the clip when an alarm fires, confirms whether intrusion is real, and dispatches police only on verified events. Dramatic reduction in false dispatches.

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AI Video Alarm Verification

Priced per camera per month

AI-first video alarm verification with human-in-the-loop for confirmed events. Lower per-camera cost than full live monitoring; faster verification than human-only workflows.

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24/7 Alarm Monitoring

Priced per panel per month

Central station alarm monitoring — intrusion, panic, hold-up, environmental. Police dispatch coordination, UL-listed central station, redundant signal paths via cellular and IP.

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Hosted Access Control

Priced per door per month

Cloud-hosted access control administration — user provisioning, schedule management, door tuning, mobile credential issuance across Verkada, Brivo, Avigilon Alta, and Rhombus.

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Managed Visitor Management

Priced per location per month

Cloud visitor sign-in administration on Envoy, Verkada Guest, Brivo Visitor, or Rhombus Visitor. Host directory, NDA workflows, watchlist screening, temporary credential auto-issuance.

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Cellular Verified Monitoring

Priced per panel per month

Cellular-primary alarm signal path with no landline dependency. UL-listed redundant cellular communication for organizations needing survivable alarm signaling.

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Two-Way Voice Verification

Priced per panel per month

Two-way audio verification at the panel — operator can listen to the protected space and speak through the panel during alarm events. Strongest pre-dispatch verification.

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Unified Security Monitoring

Priced as service layer

Cross-system correlation layer on top of cameras, access, and alarms. One team, one dashboard, one incident report across all three streams. Eliminates vendor finger-pointing.

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Honest Expectations

What's Not Included in Managed Security Pricing

Managed security pricing covers ongoing monitoring, administration, and response. Hardware, install, and physical response are separate line items. Here's what managed security pricing does not include.

Scope Exclusions

To keep pricing honest, here's what's not in the monthly fee:

Camera, panel, controller, or reader hardware purchase or replacement
Structured cabling, conduit, or pathways for new installations
Mounting labor and rough-in for new cameras, doors, or panels
Physical guard services or on-site armed response
IT cybersecurity monitoring (different operational domain)
Compliance audit certification (the reports support audits, but we don't certify)
Customer-side network or internet connectivity affecting cloud platforms

SLA Commitments

Published Response Times Across All Tiers

Managed security is only useful if response is fast and predictable. Typical SLAs across Standard, Advanced, and Premium tiers are below. Final SLAs are committed in writing in the service agreement.

1-30 min

Critical Event Notification

From event trigger to customer notification. 30 min Standard, 5 min Advanced, 1 min Premium.

Same day – 5 days

Routine Request SLA

Add user, change schedule, modify policy. Same-day Premium, 2 days Advanced, 5 days Standard.

30 days

Initial Tuning Period

First 30 days of every account include intensive tuning of correlation rules, false-event thresholds, and notification routing.

FAQ

Managed Security Pricing — Frequently Asked Questions

The questions facility directors, security managers, and IT leaders ask before signing a managed security plan in Southern California.

How is managed security pricing calculated?

Managed security pricing scales with three variables: device/door/camera count, site count, and service tier (Standard, Advanced, or Premium). Camera monitoring is priced per camera per month; access control is priced per door per month; alarm monitoring is priced per panel per month; visitor management is priced per location; unified security monitoring is priced as a service layer on top. Most accounts fit into recognizable size bands — we publish typical ranges below and confirm exact pricing after a site audit.

What's the difference between Standard, Advanced, and Premium?

Standard is business-hours managed security with core monitoring, monthly reporting, and email-based response — fits single-site organizations with predictable security operations. Advanced (most popular) is 24/7 managed security with cross-system event correlation, SLA-backed response times, and quarterly tuning — fits multi-site organizations needing real incident response. Premium is enterprise managed security with dedicated account management, custom correlation rules, compliance-grade reporting, and the fastest SLAs — fits regulated industries, multi-site enterprises, and operations where downtime cost is severe.

Are these published prices or estimates?

The structure published above is based on actual WCC customer accounts. Final pricing is committed in writing after a site audit because every account has different variables — existing equipment, integration scope, compliance requirements, response time commitments, and reporting depth. The audit is free with no obligation. Most accounts come in within 10% of the published band.

Can I mix services across different tiers?

Yes. Many accounts run Advanced tier on camera monitoring and access control but only Standard tier on alarm monitoring, or vice versa. WCC scopes each service independently based on what your operation actually needs. Mixing tiers is normal and doesn't carry a complexity surcharge.

What's the typical contract length?

Standard contracts run 12 months with month-to-month renewal after the initial term. Multi-year contracts (24 or 36 months) carry a published discount. Cancellation requires 60 days written notice. Service tier upgrades or downgrades can happen at any time during the contract — pricing adjusts at the next billing cycle.

Is there a setup or onboarding fee?

Most managed security services include a one-time onboarding fee that covers the site audit, platform configuration, integration with existing systems, operator training, and the first 30 days of intensive tuning. Onboarding fees scale with site count and integration complexity. For multi-site accounts, onboarding is typically completed in phases over 4-8 weeks.

What's NOT included in managed security pricing?

Managed security pricing covers ongoing monitoring, administration, and response. It does not include hardware purchase or replacement, structured cabling installation, mounting and rough-in labor for new cameras or readers, physical guard services, on-site armed response, IT cybersecurity monitoring, or compliance audit certification. Hardware, install, and physical response are separate line items.

Does WCC serve our area in Southern California?

WCC serves Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, San Diego, and Ventura counties from our Chino headquarters and Solana Beach branch. All managed security services are available across all six counties. Call 909-364-9906 to discuss your sites.

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Tell us about your sites, camera count, door count, alarm panel count, and which tier you're considering. We'll scope the right services and tiers and commit pricing in writing within 5 business days — or sooner if you're on a tight timeline. Most accounts are operational within 2-6 weeks of initial assessment.

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