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Risk management and procurement in physical security
Discover how your organization can develop a risk management strategy and the importance of aligning priorities for an ongoing procurement partnership.
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Why open architecture is the foundation of unified security
Find out how a unified physical security solution built on a highly flexible, open architecture protects your security investments today and into the future.
Data protection
Navigating data protection and regulatory overwhelm
Overwhelmed by regulatory compliance in physical security? Learn how choosing the right partners and implementing data protection best practices matter most.
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Q&A with Lt Moss at Columbia County about AutoVu Cloudrunner
Learn how Columbia County Sherriff’s Office uses AutoVu Cloudrunner to enhance license plate reads and community investigations at their RTCC.
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Unified vs. integrated physical security solutions
How do integrated and unified security systems compare? Get the full breakdown and learn how choosing an open, unified platform gives you the best of both.
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Why video analytics tools are more accessible than ever
Our improved portfolio of video analytics solutions simplify configuration, tighten unification, and provide a range of tools that make it as easy as possible to benefit from video analytics.
Privacy
Debunk privacy masking, redaction, and video anonymization
Explore the differences between static and dynamic privacy masking, redaction, and video anonymization methods.
Cybersecurity
Zero trust strategies for physical security
What is zero trust? Learn all about zero trust architecture and how you expand zero trust objectives across physical security systems and initiatives.
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Proprietary vs. non-proprietary access control systems
What’s the difference between proprietary and non-proprietary access control systems? Read all about it and more in this blog.
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On-premises and cloud-based access control
Explore the differences between on-premises vs. cloud-based access control systems and find out which one is right for your organization.
Cybersecurity
The implications of large language models in physical security
Wondering how large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT will impact physical security. Explore AI safety, AI data privacy, and new AI opportunities for security leaders.
Industry insights
What it takes to secure the Olympics
Explore all the considerations that cities make when planning to host the Games.
Public safety
How an RTCC leads to stronger public safety
What are the benefits of building an RTCC? Explore how real-time crime centers can improve public safety initiatives, reduce crime, and enhance collaboration.
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What is SaaS, PSaaS, VSaaS, and ACaaS in physical security?
What do SaaS, PSaaS, VSaaS, and ACaaS mean in physical security? Explore these different cloud services and the many benefits they offer organizations today.
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What’s the difference between a VMS and VSaaS?
What’s the difference between a VMS and VSaaS? How do they compare and which video solution is right for you? Get all the answers in this blog.
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A simple path to smarter physical access management
Learn how deploying a smarter access management solution like Genetec ClearID is the next-best step to modernizing your physical access control.
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10 tips for choosing the right video management system
The challenge is satisfying all your stakeholders on the way to getting the VMS that meets your organization’s needs. See a list of features to help get you moving in the right direction.
Industry insights
How partners add value to your physical security deployment
System integrators help organizations with hybrid cloud deployments, provide cybersecurity support, and help maximize your security potential. Learn more.
Industry insights
3 ways to improve collaboration between IT and security teams
Want to nurture stronger collaboration between your IT and physical security teams? Learn how unification, cloud, and analytics can help.
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What are people counters and why are they important?
KiwiVision™ People Counter within Security Center Omnicast provides occupancy levels as well as information on the number of people entering and leaving your facilities.
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Cloud or hybrid-cloud security; which one is right for you?
Cloud, cloud-managed, or hybrid-cloud security? Get the comparison and find out which is right for your physical security deployment.
Life at Genetec
What’s an internship at Genetec like?
At Genetec, we’re committed to helping our interns acquire new skills and make meaningful connections. Learn more about our internship program!
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New trends in access control technology
Want to modernize your access control system for better building security and resource management? Explore the top access control technologies and trends.
Industry insights
Sustainability in physical security 2024
Survey findings from the 2024 Sustainability in Physical Security Report highlight sustainability trends and initiatives. Download it now.
Industry insights
Why the future of cloud is hybrid
Cloud adoption is gaining traction in physical security. Find out why most organizations prefer a hybrid-cloud architecture in their transition to the cloud.
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Physical security designed to last
Upgrading your physical security system? Learn how enterprise-grade physical security as a service (PSaaS) can cut costs, scale, and be flexible – so that it lasts.
Public safety
How to optimize data for smart city security environments
Smart city security thrives on data. As technology expands across urban areas, optimizing the collection and use of that data can drive new efficiencies.
Privacy
Building an effective data protection and privacy strategy
Looking for tips on how to build an effective privacy protection strategy in 2024? Check out these tips from Genetec experts and download the infographic.
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How digitization can improve processes and save resources
Looking for tools to help digitize standard operating procedures? Learn more about Genetec Mission Control.
Life at Genetec
Unveiling Security Center SaaS at ISC West
Get a demo of Genetec solutions at ISC West 2024 booth #13062. Discover Security Center SaaS, Security Center 5.12, and more on April 10-12.
Industry insights
Creating a connected community with public safety technology
Uncover the challenges faced by public safety agencies, the role of technology, and the unique benefits of Genetec Community Connect for mayors, police, and the education sector.
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4 tips to set up your security operations center for success
An effective SOC requires a strategic focus on collaboration, context, clarity, and a streamlined escalation process. Learn more in our blog post.
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Security Conversations: Managing access rights with Cytiva and Johnson Controls
Niru Satgunananthan from JCI and Larry Allen from Cytiva discuss the benefits of ClearID, a solution for physical access management at Cytiva.
Industry insights
Simplify identity management, compliance, and airport badging
How can you streamline your airport badging process? With a single unified physical security platform that provides an easy and complete way of managing badging lifecycles from start to finish.
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Top ALPR features and technology for your organization
Shopping for a new ALPR system for your law enforcement agency or parking management purposes? Make sure to stay on the lookout for these characteristics.
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Beyond system unification – partnering for what’s next
Beyond core security system integration, what’s next? Find out how working with security specialists can help you get the most from your existing investments.
Data protection
5 tips for enterprise data security and privacy
Looking for tips on how to protect your data? Check out these 5 best practices to secure big data and download our data privacy checklist.
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Optimize security and operations with custom dashboards
What’s the best way to maximize the physical security data you’re collecting? By creating custom dashboards to generate new business insights.
Industry insights
Enhancing school security with video analytics
Using video analytics to enhance school safety and emergency response? Learn how adding a decision management system can optimize your school security.
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How to enhance physical security communication and collaboration
Discover how Sipelia communications management system is transforming security collaboration across teams. Register for the webinar to learn more.
Industry insights
Ways to defend against organized retail theft and crime
Looking to reduce the risks and impacts of organized retail crime, protect your assets, and create a safer shopping environment for your customers? Learn more in our white paper.
Industry insights
Physical security: Trends for 2024
In 2024, the top physical security trends are IT and physical security convergence, modern access control, hybrid-cloud value, and cybersecurity accreditations.
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Q&A: License plate recognition with Fort Lee Police Department
Learn how the Fort Lee Police Department uses AutoVu Cloudrunner to enhance vehicle-centric investigations and better secure their community.
Industry insights
How to create a successful physical security roadmap
After unifying core systems such as video surveillance, access control, and intercom, build a physical security strategy with our security roadmap ebook
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What are the differences between a VMS and an NVR?
Find out the pros and cons of an NVR and VMS and learn which is best for your physical security deployment.
Industry insights
Maintaining exceptional patient care with video analytics
Implementing video analytics to enhance patient and staff safety at your healthcare facility? Learn how a decision management system can optimize results.
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Your guide to buying a video management system
Investing in a new video management system for your organization? Find out what you need to look out for in this comprehensive guide.
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Q&A with New Orleans RTCC Director and Systems Integrator
Learn how The City of New Orleans RTCC uses AutoVu Cloudrunner™ to enhance public safety investigations and better secure the historic French Quarters.
Cybersecurity
Top 10 cybersecurity tools for IT teams
Want the best cybersecurity tools in Security Center for IT teams? Check out these top 10 features and resources to enhance your cybersecurity posture.
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What to do about OSDP vulnerabilities for access control
What is open supervised device protocol? Learn about the five OSDP vulnerabilities and the best ways to secure your access control system against risks.
Industry insights
Reinforce public safety with video analytics
Looking for ways to enhance your public safety efforts? Discover the power of combining video analytics and a decision management system in your city.
Life at Genetec
Behind the scenes: Tech Support, Credit, and Customer Service
Wondering what happens behind the scenes at Genetec? Check out this short Q&A with our Senior Manager of Global Technical Support and Credit and Customer Service Manager.
Industry insights
Maximize your video analytics investment for retail
Want to get more out of your retail video analytics? Read this blog to learn how adding a decision management system delivers greater insights and automation.
Best practices
Why IoT matters in physical security
Looking for ways to expand IIoT across your organization? Learn how cloud, cybersecurity, unification, and AI play key roles in reaching successful outcomes.
Cybersecurity
How to choose security vendors with cybersecurity in mind
Learn how to choose security vendors you can trust by prioritizing supply chain risk management and keeping cybersecurity in mind.
Industry insights
How to get the most out of video analytics in transportation
Want to leverage data and enhance your transportation operations? Find out how combining video analytics and a decision management system can help.
Cybersecurity
How to streamline software updates and keep up with cyber threats
Tired of falling behind on important software updates? Find out how Genetec Advantage streamlines upgrades and helps you strengthen cybersecurity.
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The cost of integrating video and access control
Wondering if you should unify your video surveillance and access control systems? Learn about the benefits, cost considerations, and more.
Cybersecurity
Why cyber hygiene should be a top priority
Looking for tips to improve your cybersecurity posture? Learn about the importance of cyber hygiene and 3 ways you can help protect your organization from cyberattacks.
Cybersecurity
7 ways to strengthen your cybersecurity posture right now
What tools help you harden your physical security systems? Read this blog to learn 7 ways to strengthen your cybersecurity.
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Which analytics processing is best – on server or at the edge?
Is it best to install video analytics on a server or at the edge? Explore the pros and cons of each option to know what’s best for your security installation.
Industry insights
Sustainability in physical security
April 22 is Earth Day! Discover some of the sustainability practices in the physical security industry.
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10 ways to enhance your monitoring tasks in Security Center
Want to give your security monitoring tasks a boost? Check out these 10 easy ways to enhance incident response and live monitoring using Security Center.
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How video analytics can improve your business operations
Want better insights into your business, airport, city, retail, or healthcare organization? Enhance your processes and operations with video analytics like people counting and ALPR.
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High severity vulnerability affecting the Hardware Inventory Task of Security Center
A high severity vulnerability that can lead to a full compromise of the system hosting the SQL database was found in the Genetec Security Center product line. This vulnerability was discovered internally by the Genetec engineering team. There is currently no evidence of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild.
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Enterprise access control: 7 modern features to look for
Investing in an access control solution for enterprise is an important decision that can significantly impact your security infrastructure. During your search, check out these top 7 things to look for.
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The best ways to strengthen access control on campus
Explore how colleges or universities are modernizing and expanding access control across campuses.
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How 3 Genetec customers enhance business operations using security data
Want to enhance business operations using your physical security data? Get inspiration from 3 Genetec customers who are doing it right now.
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Secure your business from anywhere with the Genetec Web App
Providing defined access to your security system has never been easier with the Genetec Web App. Discover the new lightweight interface and how it provides a unified view of your data.
Industry insights
Q&A with IBM Global Security Technology Lead
Hear from the Global Security Technology Lead at IBM Corporate Security about current industry trends and how they’re evolving physical security in 2023.
Industry insights
Securing systems in the evolving cannabis industry
Key considerations for cannabis physical security solutions in an evolving industry. See what to keep in mind and download the cannabis system checklist.
Industry insights
How healthcare facilities can manage access control
Find out how access control is used by medical facilities to secure medicine dispensaries, run reports, ensure compliance, and more.
Data protection
What is encryption and how important is it?
What is encryption? Data encryption is used to protect private information. Learn about different types, how it works and why it is important.
Public safety
How to become a Smart City
Ready for your city to become a “Smart City” but not sure where to begin? These 5 steps will help you get started.
Data protection
What you need to know about data privacy
In a world where personal information is collected and commoditized all the time, people want more protection rights for their data. Various government agencies are recognizing demands and are stepping up to hold businesses more accountable.
Industry insights
What are the physical security trends for 2023?
Top 7 physical security predictions for 2023. Strategic procurement, cybersecurity, privacy, digital transformation, office space optimization, unified risk management, and hybrid-cloud will have made the Genetec 2023 trends list.
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3 reasons why you should upgrade to Security Center 5.11
Genetec Security Center 5.11 is now unified by design! Read the blog post to learn more about the power of unification behind our latest release.
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H.264 versus MPEG-4 video coding
What’s the difference between H.264 vs. MPEG-4 video coding? Learn more about video encoding and decoding, video compression, and the evolution of video codecs.
Industry insights
Top 10 security must-haves for your bank
Check out the list of top 10 must-haves to help you when choosing a physical security solution for your bank or financial institution.
Industry insights
Top 4 factors to consider for your retail security system
Looking to reduce shrinkage, get actionable insights, and improve operations? Check out the four physical security features your organization needs.
Cybersecurity
How to keep up with firmware updates and stay ahead
Making sure that you’re running the most current version of your firmware can be tricky. Find out why it’s important to upgrade and how we can help.
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How to leverage data and unlock meaningful insights
Looking for ways to make sense of data within your organization? Find out how a collaborative decision management system can help unlock meaningful insights.
Industry insights
3 ways to improve passenger safety within your transit agency
Looking for ways to improve safety within your mass transit agency? Check out these three tips.
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Maintain system health with automation and security by design
Find out how a system health monitoring dashboard and automatic updates tools speed up your maintenance tasks and strengthen your cyber resilience.
Industry insights
Ramping up perimeter security systems at airports
When the story broke in the news a few weeks ago of a teenager in California that had jumped the perimeter fence at Mineta San Jose Airport and climbed into the wheel well of a Hawaii-bound...
Cybersecurity
Protecting the Everyday with BlackBerry
Learn how using BlackBerry's CylancePROTECT as a core component of Genetec Streamvault has paid off for our customers.
Industry insights
Security Conversations: Large venue security with Twickenham Stadium
Learn why Twickenham Stadium upgraded to Genetec Security Center and how working from an open, unified security platform has been a game-changer for their team.
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The power of integrating forensic search with video analytics
Forensic search and Genetec Security Center allow you to perform detailed queries by filtering through attributes and characteristics of events captured by a camera. Learn more about our partner integration in our blog post.
Cybersecurity
Are your cameras secured?
Secure your IP cameras and video surveillance systems with automated tools and hardening guides. Learn about the recent cybersecurity concerns and how to mitigate risk in your business by updating passwords, automating device maintenance tasks, reinforcing cybersecurity, and more.
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Security Conversations: Safeguarding diamonds with SRK Exports
Find out how one of India’s leading diamond manufacturers protects stones valued over $1 million USD using Security Center Omnicast.
Best practices
Unlock the potential of your physical security system
Find out how you can start getting more from your physical security system by making small upgrades to your monitoring, investigative, and maintenance tasks.
Industry insights
Healthcare: Improve operations and patient experience
Unified security solutions provide efficient ways to address today’s healthcare challenges. From improving workplace safety to managing parking availability, a comprehensive physical security solution improves staff and patient experience.
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3 key benefits of turning your camera into a radar
Leverage your video surveillance cameras and radar with GPS positional tracking and video analytics. Track intrusion and crime in secured areas, visually verify alarms, respond to incidents.
Life at Genetec
Stories from our crew
Genetec is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Hear from our employees as they share some of their most memorable moments at Genetec.
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Crack cases open with vehicle-centric investigations
Learn how a vehicle-centric investigation system helps you collect critical vehicle evidence to gather more leads and crack cases open.
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What’s new in Mission Control 3.0.5
Mission Control version 3.0.5 is now available and it includes some great new features and enhancements. You can now dispatch incidents to operators more efficiently and benefit from new document management capabilities.
Life at Genetec
We are Wrecking Crew
Celebrating 25 years of innovation at Genetec. Discover how the company was founded, how it evolved throughout the years, and what’s next.
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Why RSA surveillance is vital to your data center security
Learn how to use the Restricted Security Area (RSA) Surveillance system to bolster your perimeter security across data centers.
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What’s new in Security Center 5.10.4?
Improve alarm management in Security Center 5.10.4, the newest version of the Genetec unified physical security platform.
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How to fight crime more sustainably using solar-powered cameras
Find out how a vehicle-centric investigation solution with solar-powered ALPR cameras can help you better protect your city and the environment.