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Video Analytics and Access Control Restricts Access to YOUR Company’s Data and Servers
Challenge: Protecting valuable and sensitive data
The Solution: Video Analytics and Access Control to monitor and restrict access combined with remote video monitoring 24/7/365
A prominent financial institution contacted us to protect a floor full of equipment and infrastructure vital to the organizations functioning. This included their Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, servers, network connections, transfer switches and generator. The client wanted to restrict access with an access control system while still allowing entry for approved personnel.
Alen Security designed a solution that provided them with continuous video analytics for video review and two-factor authentication access control to restrict access. We installed access card readers with keypads requiring both an access card and a special code for entry. Remote video monitoring is also used, so people could also be granted access, remotely, as required. Security professionals approve Personnel access in real time or in advance, as needed.
The video feed from the cameras with video analytics is pushed to monitors either in another part of the building or off-premises. Trained security professionals then view the live or recorded video footage either looking for anomalies or responding to alarms. Authorized users are also able to view the video remotely via their smartphones and/or tablets.
The Result: A more secure area of their facility allowing access to only those on an approved list.
Contact us today at 877-215-2536 (ALEN) or via email at [email protected] to learn more about the state-of- the-art systems that we can customize to YOUR Company’s needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment was the financial institution trying to protect?
The institution needed to secure a floor containing critical equipment, including servers, network connections, UPS systems, transfer switches, and a generator.
How does two-factor authentication control access to the secured area?
Personnel must present an approved access card and enter a special code. Requiring both credentials provides stronger protection than using an access card alone.
Can personnel be granted access remotely?
Yes. Security professionals can approve access remotely in real time or authorize personnel in advance when needed.
How are video analytics used to monitor the protected area?
Camera feeds are sent to monitors elsewhere in the building or at an off-site location. Trained security professionals can review live or recorded footage for unusual activity and respond to alarms.
Can authorized users view the cameras from mobile devices?
Yes. Authorized users can remotely view the video through smartphones or tablets, providing visibility into the secured area while away from the facility.