Smart Surveillance and Access Control Systems

Introduction

This course focuses on the design, deployment, and optimization of modern surveillance and access control systems in high-security environments. Participants will learn to integrate physical and digital security technologies to create intelligent, layered protection strategies for facilities of all sizes.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Design smart surveillance architecture for various facility types
• Implement access control based on operational risk levels
• Integrate video analytics, alarms, and sensor technologies
• Assess system vulnerabilities and blind spots
• Maintain and audit surveillance and access logs
• Ensure compliance with privacy and security policies

Target Audience

This course is suited for professionals in:

• Oil & gas plants, control rooms, and refineries
• Government security and infrastructure projects
• Airports, seaports, and logistics hubs
• Industrial complexes and data centers
  Including:
• Security engineers and technology managers
• Access control specialists and CCTV operators
• IT security teams and integrators
• Compliance officers and system auditors
• Engineers supporting site security infrastructure

Course Topics

• Surveillance planning and camera placement principles
• Types of cameras: fixed, PTZ, thermal, AI-enabled
• Video analytics for threat detection and behavior analysis
• Access control levels, zones, and identity verification methods
• Integration of time attendance and visitor management systems
• Alarms, motion detectors, and perimeter sensors
• Centralized monitoring through command and control centers
• Remote access and mobile surveillance technologies
• Redundancy, failover, and system reliability strategies
• Encryption and secure data transmission protocols
• Storage, retrieval, and video retention policies
• Maintenance and performance testing of security systems
• Evaluating contractor-installed systems and upgrades
• Privacy considerations and regulatory compliance
• Incident reconstruction and evidence extraction from systems