The wide variety of technologies currently available means that security systems are becoming increasingly complex, especially when it comes to protecting critical infrastructures, industries or large companies.
Complex security systems make it possible to integrate a large number of elements, with centralised management that allows even the smallest detail to be controlled, making protection and security much more efficient and cost-effective.
What is a complex security system?
The definition of a complex system is a set of parts that are interconnected to form a model with predictable behaviour due to the action of each of those parts.
If we apply this definition to safety and security, we can define a complex security system as one that is composed of a large number of devices and components that work together to ensure the control and security of a given area or zone.
Moreover, in this type of system, it is not only necessary to deal with a large number of software and hardware, but it is also necessary to integrate other important aspects of security, such as human capital and organisational aspects.
Today’s end-to-end security must face the challenge of combining a wide variety of devices and software with advanced technologies such as big data, artificial intelligence, virtual reality, drones, etc. The use of all these technological advances turns security and video surveillance systems into truly complex entities, and can be a problem and can lead to mismanagement and misintegration.
Types of complex systems
There are many complex security systems within this sector, some of the most prominent being:
Perimeter laser alarm
A perimeter laser alarm is an optimal system to protect perimeters or specific areas, and are commonly used to protect large areas of land in industry and all types of critical infrastructures (power plants, for example).
They are systems that integrate a large number of advanced security components, technology and software with the aim of creating an invisible barrier covering a given perimeter, activating the alarm autonomously when it detects an intrusion.
Stand-alone CCTV systems
Stand-alone CCTV systems are another of the most widely used complex security systems today, as they guarantee a high level of control and security in solar plants, construction sites, large surfaces, etc.
These are systems that integrate a large number of components, such as video surveillance cameras, monitors, sensors and recording units, among others. As there is no need to be connected to a network, this complex security system has a high degree of autonomy, ensuring that no third party can access it illegally.
Body temperature monitoring
In workplaces, large areas, industries and factories, it is common to find advanced body temperature control systems that are really effective in ensuring the safety and protecting the health of workers and people.
It consists of the integration of advanced technologies that are capable of detecting the temperature of people at a safe distance, avoiding physical contact that can be a source of contagion of viruses and bacteria.
Benefits of complex security systems
The following are the main benefits of complex security systems for a company or industry today.
Ensuring integrated operation
This type of system allows security technologies, applications and personnel to be efficiently integrated so that they function optimally and provide a high level of security.
Speeding up response time
In these complex systems, there are many technologies and automated mechanisms that allow for early actions that are essential to ensure the best protection of infrastructures and areas.
For example, a perimeter laser alarm system will automatically issue a warning when there is an incursion into the area it monitors, allowing security personnel to act immediately to address any potential problems.
Making better decisions
One of the great advantages of these complex systems is that they provide advanced analysis of all security and surveillance information generated.
These analyses provide reports that make it easier to make better decisions for more efficient protection: adjusting parameters, detecting blind spots, optimising tasks…
Freeing up time for security personnel
Security guards or personnel see how in complex systems, many of their tedious and repetitive tasks are automated, eliminating errors associated with manual processes, speeding up processes and freeing up time that can be dedicated to other important or critical tasks.
Ensuring return on investment
Complex security systems bring together different technologies, software and hardware at a high cost. Optimising the functioning of all these technologies so that they operate in an integrated and efficient manner makes the investment made in them much more profitable.
Other benefits
Other benefits of complex security systems include:
- Improving operational efficiency.
- Ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Strengthening the company’s or organisation’s ability to recover from any security incident or problem.
We have talked about complex security systems and how they are presented as the ideal solution to guarantee the protection of large areas or extensions, especially in their application for industry, critical facilities or large events.
At Microsegur we are specialists in complex security systems and we offer you our professional services so that you can implement the best security design and advanced video surveillance in your business. Do not hesitate and contact us to receive a solution specially adapted to the real security needs of your company.
