Our Firm
M2H Protection (M2H) is a professional security and technology consulting and design firm. While we are a local firm in the mid-Atlantic area, we go where our customers need us, so many of our projects are nation-wide. We are committed to providing the highest standard of service in the industry by approaching every project with a strong focus on design, aesthetics, functionality, and cost while achieving the protection and technology needs of our customers. M2H Protection serves architects, engineers, and facility practitioners with federal, military, higher education, public safety, museums & cultural properties, commercial and financial institutions to solve their security challenges. M2H is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) operating in the mid-Atlantic area.
Our Story
In 2010, Mark M. Hankewycz, an architectural engineering community professional, realized a niche in the industry was needed with professionals with specialized education and experience in security and technology. It was then he envisioned M2H Protection, a firm that, through its passion and expertise in security, would serve the A&E community.
In 2013 Mr. Hankewycz founded M2H Protection with three core principles:
- principal involvement on every project
- exceptional service to our customers and employees
- continuous focus technical expertise development
We have enjoyed our journey over the years and look forward to the next.
Business Certifications
M2H Protection is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and is registered with the Department of Veterans Affair's Veterans Information Portal. We are also a Maryland Small Business Reserve and Qualified for Disabled Veteran Preference Program; Certified Commonwealth of Virginia Small, Woman, and Minority Business (SWaM); and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) Local Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (LDBE). We are gradually pursuing other business certifications. Please contact us for an up-to-date listing of our business certifications.
Our Leadership
Mark M. Hankewycz, CPP, PSP, RCDD
Partner, Principal
Years of experience: 35
Expertise: Security Risk Management, Planning & Design
"Security is about protecting people, places, and things. Its implementation should not invade their privacy or change their character."
Mark M. Hankewycz, CPP, PSP, RCDD, is a partner and principal with more than 35 years of experience delivering integrated security and life-safety strategies for complex facilities across the federal, public, and private sectors. A trusted advisor to architects, engineers, and institutional clients, he specializes in security risk management, protective design, advanced security technologies, ballistic and forced-entry resistance, and resilience planning.
Mark is known for helping clients translate risk into practical, high-performance solutions that protect people, assets, and operations while supporting mission continuity and long-term value. Board certified in security management through ASIS International, he is also a recognized thought leader, published author, and frequent speaker. His leadership in advancing protective design and building security standards further distinguishes him as a strategic partner for organizations navigating increasingly complex security challenges.
