February 20, 2008
Cisco combines physical and network security tools to enhance school safety
At a recent Campus Safety Conference, Cisco reported on the importance of combined physical and networked security infrastructures in today's k-12 schools, colleges and universities. Cisco, the network systems giant, stresses that schools should recognize the two infrastructures should work together rather than independently of one another. This means access control, IP surveillance, alarm systems, and other security tools, all operating as one on the same network.
Such convergence helps in many ways. Perhaps most importantly, it can speed up response times by streamlining the dispatch process. In case of emergency, when every moment counts, quick response is incredibly important. IP-based security systems can also save money in the long run because they are scalable and more efficient than those using analog technology, for instance.
In terms of video security, IP-based surveillance solutions allow school administrators and local police forces to quickly and easily view both live and recorded footage remotely. Authorized personnel can access they footage from virtually anywhere. Remote access allows authorities to respond to threats quickly and, in a perfect world, before they get out of hand.
Posted by Dan on February 20, 2008 10:24 PM | Comments (0)
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