Integrated Security for Critical Infrastructure Protection

Critical infrastructure organisations such as water, power and telecommunications utilities face ever increasing physical security threats from terrorism, vandalism, theft and the general safety of the public.

They have long been viewed as “soft targets.” Even minor incursions into utilities security can cause major disruptions. PACOM’s platform offers security managers integration of multiple security products into a comprehensive, real-time monitoring and response capability. PACOM also offers complete investigative tools to track authorized and unauthorised activity on-site.

PROTECT YOUR ORGANISATION

PACOM provides expertise in multi-site security management, a logistical problem faced by many energy and communications providers.

PACOM ensures that access is restricted only to authorised personnel and provides early detection and alerts of any potential security breach. PACOM’s utilities security solution can be engineered to provide integration of multiple security products into a system that includes interoperation with perimeter alarms, intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, intercom integration and interfaces to building services such as lighting and air-conditioning.

POWERFUL SECURITY SOFTWARE AT THE HEART OF THE SYSTEM

PACOM’s powerful GMS (Graphical Management System) software allows customers within government sectors a remote, real-time, at-a-glance control of all installations and corporate offices. A single keystroke can change PIN codes and users, print access cards, centrally configure individual alarm panels and remotely broadcast upgrades and changes eliminating the need for site visits.

Users can also:

• verify alarm events immediately with integrated digital video capabilities
• search and report easily on one specific site or event or generate customised reports from thousands of sites – and do all of this from anywhere on the network

GMS is entirely flexible to the needs of each client situation and for each individual site easily accommodating past investments into hardware and components.

Best of all GMS eliminates significant costs meaning that customers can expect a return on investment (ROI) within two years. PACOM achieves this by using the customer’s internal IP network with no requirement for dedicated telephone lines. Remote management greatly reduces the need for site visits and allows the customer to manage the system internally, removing the operational cost of external management contracts.