Brivo Systems is an American cloud-based physical security and access control company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland. The company pioneered cloud-based access control and smart building technologies, becoming one of the first to offer Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions in the physical security industry. Brivo’s primary product offering is its cloud-based access control platform, which enables organizations to manage facility access across multiple locations through a single interface. The system integrates with various hardware components including electronic locks, card readers, and video surveillance systems. In 2015, Brivo was acquired by Dean Drako, the founder of Barracuda Networks, who became the company’s CEO and president. The company’s technology platform manages millions of users and processes billions of access events annually across commercial properties, multifamily residential buildings, and other facilities worldwide. Brivo has established partnerships with major security hardware manufacturers and systems integrators, expanding its market presence in both commercial and residential sectors. Notable developments include the launch of Brivo Mobile Pass in 2014, enabling smartphone-based access credentials, and the introduction of Brivo Snapshot in 2018, which combines access control events with visual verification through integrated video surveillance.