Security systems integration is the process of linking different security systems together to form a single, coherent system. Through integration, these systems can work together, exchange data and information, and take joint actions to ensure the security of a facility or site.
Types of security systems
Security systems include:
- burglary and robbery signalling systems (SSWiN)
- access control systems (SKD)
- closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems
- fire protection systems
- building automation systems
Advantages of integrating security systems
Integration of security systems brings a number of benefits, including:
- Increased security: Systems integration allows for more comprehensive and effective security systems. This increases the likelihood of detecting and containing a security incidentstwa.
- Facilitating management: systems integration makes it easier to manage the security of a facility or site. This allows security personnel to focus on their most important tasks without having to switch between different systems.
- Cost savings: Systems integration can lead to cost savings by reducing the number of devices and subsystems, as well as operation and maintenance costs.
Security systems integration process
The security systems integration process consists of the following stages:
- Needs analysis: First, the needs of the facility or site should be analysed to determine the scope of integration.
- Design: Based on a needs analysis, an integration design is developed.
- Implementation: the integration project is being carried out by an installation company.
- Testing: Once implementation is complete, integration tests are carried out to check that the system is working correctly.
- Implementation: After testing, the integration is implemented and commissioned.
Cost of integrating security systems
The cost of integrating security systems depends on a number of factors, including:
- scope of integration
- the number and type of systems to be integrated
- the complexity of the system
- costs of equipment and subsystems
- costs of integration services
Summary
Security systems integration is a process that allows a facility or site to become more secure, facilitates security management and saves costs.