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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.

Product
Security Conversations: Talking prosecutor discovery with Kevin Petroff, Assistant DA for Galveston County
Genetec speaks with Kevin Petroff about implementing Genetec Clearance for prosecution discovery. In the Q&A, we learn how regulatory changes inspired the Galveston County DA’s Office to take a modern approach to managing and sharing evidence and how their discovery processes have improved today.

Data protection
SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance: Genetec Cloud products and ISMS that governs them
Genetec Cloud products and the ISMS (Information Security Management System) that governs them were all part of an impartial audit performed earlier this year. The final SOC 2 Type 2 report is now complete and available for customers and prospects.

Industry insights
What are the physical security trends for 2022?
Top 7 physical security predictions for 2022. From occupancy management, large-scale analytics deployment, adaptable access control technology, hybrid cloud deployment, and cybersecurity supply chain risks have made the Genetec trends list.

Product
The 4 stages of unification – unlocking the long-term value of unified security
Unification seamlessly brings together all security system components in a single software platform with one user interface. A unified security system allows you to stay flexible and expand your operations to meet changing needs, delivering long-term value and maximum ROI.

Product
What is a crowd estimation tool and how can it help your physical security operations?
Crowd estimation can have multiple benefits from a business standpoint. Not only does this video analytics tool display business uptimes and downtimes for deeper operational insight, but it also helps your security team assess the pulse of any crowd gathering situation. Through an intuitive crowd estimation dashboard, your team will be alerted to gatherings of people that require their attention. They’ll then be able to make announcements or ask people to spread out and move to less crowded areas.

Product
What’s new in Mission Control 3.0.3
Mission Control 3.0.3 is the latest version of the Genetec decision management system. It makes it easier to input, use, and track custom information within the incident management tasks. This includes the ability to add context variables within user procedures. It also includes a powerful new automation activity that can enable and disable cardholders and credentials.

Industry insights
5 ways disparate security systems are costing transit authorities
Budget constraints often limit how quickly transit authorities can embrace innovative new physical security solutions. But have you considered the hidden costs of maintaining the status quo? Here are some of the ways it can cost you.

Data protection
Genetec Cloud Products and ISMS are now SOC 2 Type 1 compliant
Genetec SOC 2 Type 1 report is now complete and available for customers and prospects. Genetec Cloud Products and the ISMS (Information Security Management System) that governs them were all part of an impartial audit performed earlier this year.

Cybersecurity
Strengthening cybersecurity with Genetec experts on your side
Building cyber resilience in physical security deployments doesn’t have to be done alone. Channel partners and customers can rely on Genetec professional services for expert cybersecurity advice at every phase of a system’s lifecycle.

Product
Security conversations: Talking access control migration with Matt Isgur from MIT
Genetec interviews Matt Isgur about the migration to Synergis access control across MIT’s campus. In the Q&A, we learn what motivated MIT to upgrade to Synergis, how they seamlessly transitioned to the new platform, and why moving to a modern, open access control solution was a smart investment.

Product
What’s new in Mission Control 3.0.2
Mission Control 3.0.2 is the latest version of the Genetec decision management system. It features customizable Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) fields that enhance incident monitoring, automation, and report filtering and includes a new automation activity that can reboot video and access devices.

Product
Why consider professional services? Expert advice goes a long way
During a complex physical security installation and special projects, relying on knowledgeable advisors can steer you in the right direction. That’s where the Genetec professional services team can help. Find out more about how we can mitigate risk, increase resilience, and ensure your goals are met.

Industry insights
Steps for mass transit to move to unification
Before selecting a physical security platform or changing up a physical security platform, transit authorities need to consider the potential challenges and pitfalls involved. Follow these steps to set your team up for a successful transition.

Best practices
Security operator burnout is on the rise. Here’s how to change that.
Physical security operators are overloaded. Ease the workload and maximize operator efficiency with a unified physical security approach. Unification gives your operators all the information they need in one intuitive interface, driving up response efficiency, decision-making, and compliance.

Product
How a security camera registry program can help you reduce time on investigations
Video is a key part of law enforcement investigations. A security camera registry simplifies the video evidence request process from a central location, which allows law enforcement to collaborate with the community to save time and resources that can be used for investigations.

Privacy
Prioritizing privacy in law enforcement video surveillance operations
Protecting people and assets often requires law enforcement agencies to collect and share footage of individuals using public spaces. But new government regulations and a growing awareness around citizen privacy rights are pushing law enforcement to make privacy a top priority.

Industry insights
Why the Scottish physical security industry is embracing unified systems: Q&A with Regional Sales Manager
The physical security industry in Scotland has been evolving rapidly, as many organizations migrate from analog systems towards fully integrated IP solutions. Learn more about their challenges.

Industry insights
Higher education security survey: Find out what the challenges are for 1,800 higher ed security expe
We surveyed over 1,800 higher education security professionals to gain their views on campus safety and the role that access control and video surveillance play. Check out the report in our new blog.