Using hmvc in CakePHP

So, I'm going to use CakePHP for an upcoming project. I am studying how the hMVC framework can be applied to the Cake framework. This is a big project, so I believe hMCV will add some value. As far as applying hMVC to cake, it seems like it is possible to create a custom hMVC setup using plugins as separate MVC modules to achieve hMVC setup.

Is this reasonable? So, what should hMVC approach in CakePHP? Is there another way I should be approaching this that I forgot in my research?

Also, may I be able to have these plugin classes extend my main application classes if needed. Can I create something like a security_controller that I could have, perhaps only 3 of my 5 plugins inherit (i.e. the respective controllers in each inherit from security_controller)? I am still confused changing the interaction between the plugin and the main application. Please let me know if you need further clarification and thank you for your help.

Edit: It looks like hMVC might be unnecessary here and that I can define the global functionality I need in AppModel.php and AppController.php respectively. I'm still interested in the community's opinion on how best to achieve the type of functionality I'm talking about in my question. Thanks again.