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A course made for everyone

Welcome to our VMS crash course! Whether you’re new to the security industry or have years of experience, understanding Video Management Systems (VMS) is essential to effectively design, deploy, and optimize security systems.

In this course, we’ll cover everything from the basics of VMS and how it works to more advanced concepts like device security, cybersecurity, and unification. You’ll learn about best practices, how to identify your requirements, as well as the right deployment type for your specific needs.

By the end of this crash course, you’ll have a solid foundation in VMS and be well on your way to becoming a pro in the security industry. So let’s get started!

Best practices

Module 6

How to establish a strong risk mitigation strategy

Module 6 gives a step-by-step framework to establish best practices regarding your security infrastructure. Follow it always to keep your system secure and protect your assets.

THE MAIN VMS COMPONENTS

Module 1

Learn about the essential components that make a VMS

Module 1 provides an overview of the main VMS components and covers all you need to know to understand video management systems well.

ARCHITECTURE TYPES

Module 2

Which architecture type should you go for?

Module 2 covers the main architecture types when deploying a VMS. Get to know them and the pros and cons of each.

REQUIREMENTS BUILDING

Module 3

Assess your business requirements

Module 3 covers the essential questions to ask when selecting your deployment type, storage options, and security details.

OPTIMIZING YOUR SYSTEM

Module 4

Develop your VMS to its full potential

Module 4 provides an overview of the main areas of optimization regarding a VMS. It covers the best configurations based on your use of the system.

Risks of an unsecure system

Module 5

Why it’s important to keep your system secure

Module 5 lays out the risks of cyber threats and a bad cybersecurity posture, how they can affect your organization, and why it’s important to have a good risk mitigation strategy.

Best practices

Module 6

How to establish a strong risk mitigation strategy

Module 6 gives a step-by-step framework to establish best practices regarding your security infrastructure. Follow it always to keep your system secure and protect your assets.

THE MAIN VMS COMPONENTS

Module 1

Learn about the essential components that make a VMS

Module 1 provides an overview of the main VMS components and covers all you need to know to understand video management systems well.

ARCHITECTURE TYPES

Module 2

Which architecture type should you go for?

Module 2 covers the main architecture types when deploying a VMS. Get to know them and the pros and cons of each.

REQUIREMENTS BUILDING

Module 3

Assess your business requirements

Module 3 covers the essential questions to ask when selecting your deployment type, storage options, and security details.

OPTIMIZING YOUR SYSTEM

Module 4

Develop your VMS to its full potential

Module 4 provides an overview of the main areas of optimization regarding a VMS. It covers the best configurations based on your use of the system.

Risks of an unsecure system

Module 5

Why it’s important to keep your system secure

Module 5 lays out the risks of cyber threats and a bad cybersecurity posture, how they can affect your organization, and why it’s important to have a good risk mitigation strategy.

Best practices

Module 6

How to establish a strong risk mitigation strategy

Module 6 gives a step-by-step framework to establish best practices regarding your security infrastructure. Follow it always to keep your system secure and protect your assets.

THE MAIN VMS COMPONENTS

Module 1

Learn about the essential components that make a VMS

Module 1 provides an overview of the main VMS components and covers all you need to know to understand video management systems well.

ARCHITECTURE TYPES

Module 2

Which architecture type should you go for?

Module 2 covers the main architecture types when deploying a VMS. Get to know them and the pros and cons of each.

REQUIREMENTS BUILDING

Module 3

Assess your business requirements

Module 3 covers the essential questions to ask when selecting your deployment type, storage options, and security details.

OPTIMIZING YOUR SYSTEM

Module 4

Develop your VMS to its full potential

Module 4 provides an overview of the main areas of optimization regarding a VMS. It covers the best configurations based on your use of the system.

Risks of an unsecure system

Module 5

Why it’s important to keep your system secure

Module 5 lays out the risks of cyber threats and a bad cybersecurity posture, how they can affect your organization, and why it’s important to have a good risk mitigation strategy.

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