Genetec Security Center
Unified Security Platform
Genetec Security Center is a unified security platform that integrates physical security devices and software into a cohesive system. The Security Center application combines IP cameras, access control readers, sensors and detection devices, license plate recognition systems, IP intercoms, and video analytics, providing a robust solution for managing security operations. This combination of power and simplicity makes Security Center one of the most advanced video management systems.
Security Center offers a comprehensive suite of storage solutions, including on-premise, cloud, and hybrid options to meet diverse needs.
How does Unification work?
Security Center merges three security applications:
- Video Surveillance: Omnicast™ is an IP video management system that supports a wide range of cameras and CCTV equipment.
- Access Control: Synergis™ is an IP access control system that offers management of doors, cardholders, and credentials.
- Number Plate Recognition: AutoVu™ is an IP license plate recognition system for automating vehicle identification.
The Security Center platform combines these components into a single, unified interface called the Security Desk. This interface offers real-time event and alarm monitoring, dynamic map-based visualisation, and the ability to track door and cardholder activity. By providing a single source of information for security operations, it enhances operational efficiency and situational awareness.
Genetec’s Threat Level Management Application: Features and Benefits
Genetec’s Threat Level Management application, part of the Security Center platform, is designed to enhance organisational security by allowing rapid and dynamic responses to changing security conditions. Below is a detailed overview of its key features and benefits.
Features
- Unified Threat Level Management:
- When activated, a threat level can quickly alter the behaviour of access control, video surveillance, and intrusion panels.
- Create multiple threat levels with user-defined names, colour coding, and specific activation/deactivation actions.
- Customisable Threat Levels:
- Organisations can create any number of threat levels tailored to their specific needs, allowing for precise and contextual responses to various security situations.
- Flexible Activation Options:
- Threat levels can be activated across the entire organisation or limited to specific buildings, floors, or areas. This provides granular control over security measures.
- Actions are triggered automatically when threat levels are activated or deactivated.
- Control Over Access Points:
- Full control over physical entry points is provided, including selective access through access-controlled doors, which is essential for managing who can enter or exit during a threat situation.
- Requires the Synergis Cloud Link appliance for full functionality.
- Enhanced Video Surveillance Control:
- Operators can trigger recording, change resolution, protect recorded video, and set PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera presets, ensuring comprehensive monitoring and documentation during security events.
- Clear Visual and Audible Notifications:
- Operators receive immediate visual and audible notifications when a threat level is triggered, enabling prompt and informed responses.
Benefits
- Proactive Preparation and Rapid Response:
- The system enables organisations to proactively prepare for various threats and react swiftly to changing security conditions, enhancing overall security and safety.
- Standardisation of Responses:
- By standardising responses to potential threats, the application ensures consistent and efficient handling of security incidents, reducing the likelihood of human error and improving overall security management.
- Comprehensive Security Management:
- Extends threat management beyond access control to include video surveillance and other security systems, providing a holistic approach to security management.
- Adaptability to Specific Needs:
- The fully customisable nature of threat levels allows organisations to tailor the system to their unique security requirements, ensuring the responses are appropriate and effective for their specific context.
- Enhanced Control and Monitoring:
- Provides detailed control over who can access certain areas and how surveillance systems operate during a threat, enhancing the ability to secure assets and protect individuals.
Applications
- Government and Critical Infrastructure:
- Ideal for protecting critical infrastructure and governmental organisations, allowing for proactive preparation and instant response to potential threats.
- Multi-Site and Campus Security:
- In environments with multiple buildings, the application allows for selective control of access and security measures, enhancing safety across large or complex sites.
- Emergency Response:
- The application can handle any situation that requires dynamic changes to the security system, such as emergency evacuations or lockdowns, as well as security threats.
Genetec Unified Elite Partner and Unified Security System Award Winners ANZ
JD Security is an award-winning Genetec Unified Elite Partner and winner of the Genetec Unified Security Systems Partner of the Year 2021 Australia & New Zealand and Genetec Unified Partner of the Year 2023 Australia & New Zealand at Genetec Elevate 2024.
Omnicast Video Management System
Genetec Omnicast is the comprehensive IP video management system (VMS) in Genetec’s Security Center platform.
- Scalable: Omnicast can scale from small installations to large, multi-site deployments, making it suitable for various applications, from small businesses to large enterprises.
- Advanced Video Analytics: Omnicast includes advanced video analytics capabilities, which help detect and respond to incidents more effectively. These include features like motion detection, object tracking, and facial recognition.
- High Availability and Redundancy: The system ensures high availability and redundancy, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous surveillance operations.
- Flexible Deployment: Omnicast supports various deployment options, including on-premises, cloud, and hybrid models, allowing organisations to choose the best fit for their infrastructure and security needs.
- Integration with Third-Party Systems: Omnicast is designed to integrate with a wide range of third-party cameras and security devices, providing flexibility and protecting existing investments in security infrastructure.
Synergis
Genetec Synergis is an IP-based access control system that integrates seamlessly with Genetec’s Security Center platform, providing a unified approach to security management. The system supports a variety of hardware, including third-party card readers, wireless locks, WiFi locks, PoE locks, SimonsVoss digital padlocks, AXIS door controllers, and Genetec AutoVu SharpV license plate recognition cameras. This integration allows for comprehensive intrusion detection and access control, making it a versatile solution for modern security needs.
AutoVu
Genetec AutoVu is an advanced Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system integrated into Genetec Security Center. It’s designed to provide high-accuracy license plate detection and recognition for various applications, including parking management, vehicle classification, and real-time insights.
Security Desk
Security Desk is the main module within the Genetec Security Center platform, offering a unified interface for security operations. It integrates video surveillance, access control, and automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) into a single platform, enhancing operational efficiency and situational awareness.
Key features include real-time event and alarm monitoring, dynamic map-based visualization, and the ability to track door and cardholder activity.
Case Study: My Muscle Chef
My Muscle Chef partnered with JD Security to implement Genetec Security Center, a comprehensive, unified security platform. This platform integrates various security functions into a single system, including video management, access control, license plate recognition, and intercoms.
Key Features and Benefits
- Video Surveillance: Over 100 cameras provide real-time visibility across the facility, from production lines to the warehouse floor.
- License Plate Recognition: Three cameras enable seamless entry and exit of pre-vetted vehicles, enhancing security and operational efficiency.
- Access Control: The system manages access across 25+ doors, using facial recognition for secure and efficient identity verification.
- Intercoms and Alarms: The facility has 5+ Sipelia intercoms and over 100 alarm points, which allow for effective communication and rapid response to security incidents.
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