Why Charleston?

Charleston is at the epicenter of advanced security initiatives. Located in an area surrounded by industries and companies supporting research and development, manufacturing, cyber security and information assurance, logistics and distribution our region is primed to support the growth of business in any of these service areas.  We have a long tradition of designing some of the world’s best products including those that are being used to fight the war on terror. Locating in the Charleston area will assure that you will experience the best combination of education, engineers and companies prepared to encourage and facilitate private sector and government collaboration.

With more than 18,000 ex-military and government employees in the Charleston region along with the top advanced security companies in the world and the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security agencies represented here, plus one of the nation’s largest ocean ports and a growing medical research center, Charleston is at the center of research and development, practical testing and pilot initiatives for a wide range of security solutions.