Historical & Current Services and Support for Industry
At Ask McConnell, LLC, we’ve worked across a wide range of critical industries with one goal—helping each become more secure and prepared. Every industry has unique risks, operations, and expectations. We understand that one-size-fits-all solutions simply don’t work. That’s why we adapt our services to meet each client’s environment, culture, and mission. This page highlights the industries we’ve served and examples of projects completed in each.
From education and logistics to utilities and transportation, we’ve seen a lot and supported it all. We’ve been helping NGOs strengthen emergency plans and trained staff on converged security responsibilities. Our team has supported local governments with site security assessments, policy development, and staff training. In critical infrastructure, we’ve worked with utilities and transit providers to assess vulnerabilities and improve operational readiness.
We’ve also served private clients, including corporate offices, warehousing facilities, and event venues. These projects range from access control improvements to worker policy reviews. No matter the industry, our focus is always on practical solutions that support security, safety and daily operations.
The industries listed here are just a snapshot of our work. In each, you’ll find a brief history of our support. Whether you’re public or private sector, large or small, we’ve likely faced similar issues before—and delivered real results. Explore the list, and you might see your own organization’s concerns reflected. If so, we’re ready to help.
Ask McConnell and Jim McConnell, Principal Owner Combined
Updated: May 26, 2025
| Industry Name | Industry Scope | (Principal Owner or Ask McConnell direct services) | |
| Dates | Scope of Services | ||
| Agriculture & Food Production | Farming, food processing, and agribusiness technology. | 2025-Present | Physical and Cyber Security Assessment, Ongoing solution support |
| Automotive & Aerospace | Car manufacturers, space exploration, and aviation technology. | 2012-2023 | M&A Security Integration, Security Governance, Converged Security Solutions |
| Construction & Real Estate | Residential and commercial construction, real estate development, and property management. | 2021-Present 2024–Present | Security Incident Response, Governance. Cyber Security Solutions, Security Training, M&A Security Support. Texas Real Estate License (Unaffiliated) |
| Education | Public and private schools, universities, edtech, and training programs. | 2023-Present | Adjunct Instructor to Public and Private Sector Clients including schools |
| Energy (Oil, Gas & Renewable) | Fossil fuels, solar, wind, nuclear, and sustainable energy initiatives. | 2023 | Security Incident Response Training |
| Financial Services | Banking, insurance, investment firms, and fintech. | 2005-Present | ISO 2700x Review Converged Security GSOC PM Cyber Security Metrics Reset |
| Government & Public Services – | Law enforcement, defense, social services, and infrastructure management. | 1995-Present 2005-Present 2024-Present 2024-Present | Federal Security Training Federal IE Support Physical & Cyber Security Assessments Physical & Cyber Security Mitigation Services Policy Development BC/DR Development Physical SOC Governance |
| Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals | Hospitals, biotech, medical devices, and drug development. | Limited | Adjunct Instructor to Public and Private Sector Clients including hospitals |
| Hospitality & Tourism | Hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, and event planning. | Limited | Multi-Industry training |
| Manufacturing | Automotive, electronics, industrial equipment, and consumer goods production. | 2012-2017 | M&A Security Integration, Security Governance, Converged Security Solutions |
| Media & Entertainment | Television, film, streaming services, gaming, and publishing. | 2017-2021 | M&A Security Integration, Security Governance |
| Retail & E-commerce | Brick-and-mortar stores, online marketplaces, and direct-to-consumer brands. | 2017-Present | Full Converged Security Services |
| Technology (IT & Software) | Includes software development, cloud computing, AI, cybersecurity, and hardware manufacturing. | 2012-Present | Advisory, M&A Security integration, Security Governance, Converged Security Solutions |
| Telecommunications | Internet service providers, mobile networks, and satellite communications. | 1994-Present | Full Converged Security Services |
| Transportation & Logistics | Airlines, shipping, rail, trucking, and supply chain management. | 2000-Present | M&A Security Integration, Full Converged Security Services, Physical Security SOC Governance, Policy, Training |
| Security | Physical, Cyber, Personnel, Investigations | 1994-Present 2023-Present | Customer/Industry Advisor Guard Services Governance and Sales Training, Compliance Program Development |