Security Systems The security
One view – a comprehensive security approach coordination of your campus is
crucial to
managing day-to-day operations, large events, and emergencies. A unified physical security platform optimises resources. It shares common servers and databases for authentication and permissions, licensing, configuration settings, alarms and events, audit and activity logs, video recordings, access logs, schedules, and more. Deploying a unified platform means that users only need to learn, configure, upgrade, and backup a single software suite. This makes installing and managing a unified platform easier than integrating independent systems. Access is
also
easier as administrators can manage the system through a single application, regardless of the number of servers or systems.
By offering a comprehensive view of security, a unified platform enables the management of both routine activities and unanticipated incidents. This helps decrease response times and improve decision-making.
Let’s take the example of a business park with dozens of buildings and hundreds of staff and visitors each day. With a unified platform, the security team can have an overview of thousands of doors, intrusion sensors, automatic number plate recognition, and even intercoms and public address speakers. Each of these devices is visible on a single map in the security operations center. This allows operators to quickly dispatch the closest officer when a security event occurs. And before even reaching the scene, the officer can review the video and any other details from their mobile devices. Ensuring that the business park’s security teams have what they need at their fingertips allowing them to respond faster and more efficiently to any issue that arises.
Open architecture – scale and adopt new technology without limitations
Open architecture is the foundation of a physical security
platform. It gives you the ability to choose the best solution for your needs. You can make the most of your existing infrastructure without having to rip and replace everything. It’s non-proprietary and flexible, which means that whatever software, cameras, door sensors, or other IoT devices you select will be compatible. An open platform guarantees that as your organisation grows, you can swap out or add technology to match your needs at that moment without having to start from scratch.
An infrastructure built on multiple independent systems can quickly show its limitations. When one system needs to be updated, compatibility issues are likely to arise, slowing down or even preventing updates. A unified physical security platform with open architecture offers more flexibility. It also evolves with you since it can grow to any size as new systems are added. It can monitor thousands of devices, from door readers and IP cameras to intrusion sensors, intelligent lighting, and more.
Maintaining several systems can also be costly since paying for multiple vendor agreements. The costs of training operators and maintaining multiple disparate systems can quickly add up. However, with an open, unified platform, operator training is simplified since alarm management, event-to-action, reporting, investigation, and incident-related workflows all take place in one familiar environment. This significantly reduces the learning curve for new operators, and existing staff easily stay up to date with system improvements. Additionally, with a modern, unified physical security solution, security teams benefit from the automated delivery of new features and security updates more consistently with less disruption to operators.
To cloud or not to cloud?
Recently, the widespread availability of cloud-based physical security solutions has been touted as an ideal solution for commercial facilities. There are certainly some advantages to cloud solutions, including automated updates and cloud storage, but they are not necessarily a panacea. Many cloud solutions targeted at the commercial facilities industry use proprietary cameras or other hardware that are only compatible with the vendor’s software. Consequently, should commercial
facilities
opt to discontinue their subscription, they will have to replace not only the software but also the proprietary hardware and incur substantial expenses in the process, which may include losing their video/access data.
A better option might be to consider a hybrid solution that combines the best of both cloud and on-premises systems. With a hybrid system, you can keep some capabilities on-premises to support critical event scenarios when milliseconds matter. You don’t want your internet or cloud server going down or acting slow when you need it most. By keeping certain functions on-premises, you eliminate the possibility of internet issues and can count on system uptime with built-in failover support. A hybrid
system allows you to leverage cloud
capabilities where it makes sense. For example, you can use on-premises solutions for certain access control functions and short-term video storage. After 24 to 48 hours of video capture, your system can archive video in the cloud for possible future investigations.
Get on the path to unification
An effective and unified commercial facility security system doesn’t require an all-or-nothing approach. Security leaders can start by focusing on the basics, such as unifying video and intercoms. Getting on the path to unified physical security can allow such facilities to expand, scale, and add solutions, like access control when it makes sense. With a unified system, commercial facilities can also unlock business intelligence and improve organisational efficiency. The right security system does more than just protect people and assets, it also provides situational data to enhance overall operations, helping campus security teams to work smarter and more efficiently.
For more information visit:
https://www.genetec.com/unified
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