WHO WE ARE Defense and Awareness Security is owned and operated by a (12) year law enforcement professional who is a S.W.A.T. officer and Georgia P.O.S.T. certified General Instructor. With a vast level of relevant experience and a portfolio of specialized training, he is well versed in the field of public safety and private security. Defense and Awareness Security is a rooted firm of private security professionals with a growing reputation for both effective security solutions and the use of innovative strategies in the protection of life and property.