Physical security

mechanical or electronic fastening device

use of video cameras to transmit a signal to a specific place on a limited set of monitors

person employed to protect assets

selective restriction of access to a place or other resource, allowing only authorized users

wall or barrier at national boundaries

material security measures that are designed to deny unauthorized access to facilities, equipment and resources and to protect personnel and property from damage or harm

geographic area in which a sanctioning authority prohibits specified activities

Swedish manufacturer of IP cameras

type of wall separating peoples, administrative units or cultures

ONVIF is a global and open industry forum that provides and promotes standardized interfaces for IP-based physical security products. ONVIF specifications are widely used as common communication interfaces between devices (such as IP surveillance cameras) and software clients (such as video management software). The interfaces enable ONVIF conformant products from different vendors to communicate with each other, giving system integrators and end users the flexibility to choose from a wide range of conformant products without being locked into a specific brand. ONVIF was founded in 2008 by Axi

methods to prevent unwanted entry

professional organization focused on the security industry, formerly American Society for Industrial Security