Security management made easy

Having physical access control integrated with video surveillance, intrusion detection and logical access systems as a complete security management platform enables a wider range of capabilities and possibilities. a&s explores how recent innovation in integrated access and security management helps better provide visible benefits to all involved.

Painting a 3-D Picture in Security

Regardless of the type of 3-D technology, there are inevitably certain hardware and software requirements. Ultimately, “when it comes to 3-D technology, the question comes down to processing power and the ability to visualize 3-D content in a timely manner. In the context of a security environment, this becomes especially important as you need to ensure real-time access to data and do not want to

Is 3-D for Security?

Currently, 3-D technology is used in the security industry to create virtual 3-D environments — 3-D mapping — which is then integrated with a number of third party security systems, such as video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection and fire safety into a PSIM platform. Most of the companies currently providing this solution have partnered with a number of manufacturers in the securit

Key Considerations for the PSIM Setup

PSIM functions not only to bring the most important information to the attention of operators, but also to help them make sense of multiple inputs. Setting up a list of response measures requires not just the PSIM technology, but most importantly, the policy management of all stakeholders. “One of the biggest challenges that we have seen is that PSIM systems tend to overlap multiple departments or

PSIM Orchestrates a Coordinated Response

A PSIM platform will be used not only by guards but also by administrators. PSIM solution providers have to design customized and flexible solutions for all users. “For most chief executives in this economic climate, the primary consideration is risk mitigation, but the close second and third criteria are ROI and future-proofing technology investments,” said Al Liebl, VP of Professional Services,

Service-Oriented Architecture in PSIM Deployment and Processing Part 2

- A true SOA PSIM deployment should traverse services in its architecture via messaging queues. - Each service in an SOA should be kept as light as possible, minimizing resource overhead against performance.

Service-Oriented Architecture in PSIM Deployment and Processing Part 1

- PSIM solution will need to provide the highest level of assurance that all information required will be available when needed. - Each service within a SOA deployment should have a single functional responsibility - SOA enables a PSIM application to process event data in real time

Service-oriented Architecture (SOA) Enables Cloud-based Computing in Security

- The existing standards: PSIA and ONVIF - Web services are emerging as the most suitable technology to guarantee interoperability - The cloud is clearly the emerging example of where openness can take the security industry.

Openness and Integration in the Security Industry

- Open systems focus on ensuring there is appropriate communications among all devices within the security environment. - Systems theory tells us that an open system is a system that is able to continuously interact with its environment.

PSIM Software Deployment Remains Critical

There is no universal definition for physical security information management (PSIM), as it is not an “out-of-the-box” product. Most PSIM platforms are customer-specific to address defined business risks. One reason limiting the uptake of PSIM is the perception that it should integrate with any product and is plug-and-play, said Debjit Das, VP of Marketing, Verint Systems. However, PSIM does not j