International. The physical security of distribution centers (CEDIS), faces great challenges in the preservation of physical security, since events such as theft, sabotage, flooding and earthquakes, among others, are recurrent and accurate.
José Arellano, new business development manager at Genetec, commented on this topic that "identifying in a timely manner the recurring vulnerability to which each of these centers is exposed, is essential for the adoption of concrete solutions and implementation of protocols."
In this sense, Genetec considers that in addition to the evaluation of different solutions in physical and electronic security, it is important that all these systems that act in silos, are consolidated in a single security platform that unifies them, that is capable of interconnecting the different security systems, with their respective sensors, in a single intuitive user interface.
"Whether it is access control, video surveillance, video analytics, license plate reading or intrusion, by unifying all these systems we are generating efficiency in the operation. All this under a system that unifies different lines of security in a single user interface. Additionally, a platform allows correlating all this data to provide real-time information so that decision-making is timely and based on such information," Arellano added.
For the brand, the collection of data acquired and stored on a single platform, provides information that makes operations more efficient, while speeding up timely decision-making based on such information, something of vital importance in the operation. "This information, with the appropriate processing and based on artificial intelligence, allows us to generate much more predictive models, facilitating traceability in all operational processes or logistics fields."
From Genetec's vision, physical and electronic security technologies adapt to new needs in the logistics sector and, specifically, in distribution centers, through unified platforms, solutions and services based one hundred percent in the cloud, hybrid solutions and integrations with new technological partners that help the development of software for the adaptation of tools and / or solutions with very specific characteristics.
Likewise, the brand added that today it is possible to add devices that, although they are not proper to a security system, their use can be part of a protocol that contributes to this exercise. In this sense, IP speakers and intercoms that could act as a key element for deterrence, or lights that turn on before a security alert are mentioned. All these resources are commonly used by Industry 4.0.
"On the other hand, the evolution of technology, based on the IoT, which has allowed the connection and association to more security systems and platforms; It has also increased the risk of cyberattacks, which is why keeping electronic security systems up to date, complying with cybersecurity certifications, as well as implementing good IT practices, can minimize the vulnerability and risk of a cyber attack."
The key: going beyond security
The innovation from security, of body with the brand Gentec, makes contributions such as controlling all security systems under a unified platform, allows to extend the performance of the devices beyond security.
An example of this, in the retail sector, is that the video surveillance system is also used to extract business intelligence data, "analyzing the customer experience and applying this data in areas such as marketing, shopping, among others."
However, in perimeter security, when using credentials or biometrics, it is possible to associate the data generated by the access control system with the payroll system. "This helps automate reports for reviewing and analyzing employee activity, such as their check-in and check-out times, and measuring effective working hours."
On the other hand, systems such as vehicle license plate reading (LPR), which also handle database for black/white lists, can be enabled as access control, using the vehicle license plate as a credential. This generates value in the automation of the process of entering the facilities.
In summary, for Genetec when it can count on a unified physical and electronic security solution, as well as technologies that apply cybersecurity, "it is possible to bring great value to the dynamics in various sectors and spaces with complex and strategic activities for business", there are included distribution centers, which as a first necessity have to maintain security internally and perimeter, "But they also provide valuable information for the good performance of other areas and, therefore, for the success of organizations."
