Robust, flexible security built for always on financial environments

Financial institutions operate under constant pressure from evolving physical and cyber threats. Protecting customers, employees, assets, and facilities requires modern, intelligent solutions. Our integrated, cost effective security systems support institutions that need continuous, real time monitoring as well as those that rely on retrospective investigation—delivering smarter protection for every operational model.

Streamline Workflows
Manual security processes can create unnecessary complexity, increase the risk of errors, and reduce overall system effectiveness. Our integrated security solutions automate event alerts, accelerate response times, lower operational costs, and provide faster access to critical information—helping teams work more efficiently and enhancing the performance of your entire security environment.

Minimise Safety Threats
The finance and banking sector faces a wide range of safety risks—from physical threats to increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks. Johnson Controls delivers advanced security solutions designed to mitigate these challenges, from robust cybersecurity measures to technologies like facial matching that can identify persons of interest or detect customers breaching health and safety policies. Customisable alerts reduce the burden on security teams, minimise false alarms, and enable faster, more accurate responses.

Intelligent Access Control

Johnson Controls delivers an integrated access control platform with alarm processing and photo badging. Our intelligent card readers secure high risk areas across IT and data centre environments.

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Dynamic Vision

We provide advanced 4K cameras, recorders, and NDAA compliant video management solutions that help operators monitor IT and data centre spaces, detect suspicious behaviour, and maintain business continuity.

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AI Powered Video Analytics

AI transforms video data into actionable insights—detecting abandoned items, monitoring restricted areas, and helping security teams track suspicious activity quickly and accurately.

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Unified Video Management

Our unified platform brings together video, access data, and key building events—from fire and intrusion alarms to HVAC and perimeter detection—into one intuitive incident management interface powered by AI.

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Theft Prevention

Real time alerts highlight abnormal behaviours or suspicious objects in a camera’s view, enabling faster response and reducing theft risks.

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Cybersecurity

Every product is rigorously evaluated by more than 250 cybersecurity specialists, ensuring robust protection and secure development across our entire portfolio.

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Why Johnson Controls?

Johnson Controls deliver reliable, fully integrated fire and security systems built for the high‑risk, always‑on nature of banking. Our technologies are resilient, compliant, and designed to protect people, assets, and data across complex, multi‑site estates.

With a large nationwide service team and 24/7 monitoring, we keep systems running smoothly and respond quickly when issues arise.

For financial institutions that need consistency, uptime, and a single accountable partner, Johnson Controls offers a proven, end‑to‑end solution.

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Integrated Systems and Automations to Provide Easy Access to Data

Johnson Controls offers integrated security solutions that not only integrate with our own product range, but also with our robust Partner Program which includes integrations with many other security, life safety and building management system manufacturers.

With these integrations, finance and banking institutions have the flexibility to manage all their security solutions within a single client.

  • Integrated systems using a single client speeds up responses and reduces costs
  • Automation between systems allows for immediate reactions to events and better awareness
  • Case management and incident assessment features present crucial information to operators
  • Centralised monitoring provides both live and retrospective information for immediate response and analysis

How Our Solutions Support UK Financial Sector Compliance

Requirement:
To keep critical services running during disruption.
 

How we help:

  • Resilient access control (C•CURE 9000)
  • Video failover (Victor/VideoEdge)
  • Smart BMS automation (Metasys)
  • OpenBlue incident visibility

 

Requirement:
To prevent outages in critical environments.
 

How we help:

  • Real time HVAC monitoring (Metasys)
  • Predictive analytics (OpenBlue)
  • Reliable HVAC systems (YORK/Hitachi)
  • 24/7 remote support

 

Requirement:
To strengthen security at key sites.
 

How we help:

  • Secure Illustra IP video cameras
  • C•CURE MFA access control
  • Cyber-hardened Building Management Systems
  • OpenBlue cyber monitoring

 

Requirement:
To provide compliant life‑safety systems & maintenance records.
 

How we help:

  • Certified Zettler/FireClass fire alarm systems
  • Fire BMS integration
  • Digital logs for audits
  • Remote system monitoring

 

Requirement:
To provide lawful, secure CCTV and data management.
 

How we help:

  • exacqVision audit trails
  • Encrypted Illustra video
  • Role-based access control
  • Automated retention policies

 

Requirement:
To provide accurate reporting and credible reduction evidence.
 

How we help:

  • OpenBlue energy & carbon reporting
  • Net Zero Advisor
  • HVAC optimisation with measurable CO₂ reduction

 

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Achieve goals, make strategic financial choices, and oversee the setup, maintenance, and connectivity of your building's infrastructure - all at a predictable monthly cost. We provide uninterrupted assistance, month after month, enabling you to concentrate on your primary operations while enjoying the lasting advantages of collaborating with Johnson Controls.

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Johnson Controls Creates Safe, Comfortable and Secure Environments for the Banking and Finance Sector

Buildings Automation and Controls

The next-generation building automation systems offered by Johnson Controls make it possible to extend automated control to every building system on a single platform. HVAC, lighting, security and detection can all be integrated into a single system.

Fire Detection

Johnson Controls has a market leading track record when it comes to delivering innovative fire detection products and services. Our worldwide customers rely on us every day to ensure their ongoing safety against the threat of fire and they trust our technology to deliver that.

Fire Suppression

Johnson Controls manufacture, configure, design and install an unmatched range of fire suppression systems, all in accordance with the recognised British, European and International Standards. The range includes sprinklers and valves, special hazard systems and a wide range of related components and fittings.

HVAC Equipment

Johnson Controls offer a broad portfolio of solutions and controls, built on a foundation of innovation and expertise that dates back more than a century. Whether you’re constructing a new facility or retrofitting an old one, we deliver cost-effective comfort and sustainable efficiency.

Security

At Johnson Controls, our vision is a world that’s “safe, comfortable, and sustainable”. Our range of innovative security products and services includes access control, intruder detection, perimeter protection and video surveillance systems. We focus on what you need to keep people, facilities, and assets safe.

Contact us to find out how our banking and finance application specialists can help power your mission