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3 key benefits of turning your camera into a radar -- Testing Message
Leverage your video surveillance cameras and radar with GPS positional tracking and video analytics. Track intrusion and crime in secured areas, visually verify alarms, respond to incidents.
California's new Consumer Privacy act: Are your ready?
Read the latest Genetec blog about what the new California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) means to organizations worldwide. Learn who has to comply and what the penalties are for non-compliance.
Industry insights
How to create a successful physical security roadmap-2
2-After unifying core systems such as video surveillance, access control, and intercom, build a physical security strategy with our security roadmap ebook
Cybersecurity
Top 10 cybersecurity tools for IT teams
Want the best cybersecurity tools in Security Center for IT teams? Check out these top 10 features and resources to enhance your cybersecurity posture.
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Sustainability in physical security
April 22 is Earth Day! Discover some of the sustainability practices in the physical security industry.
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10 ways to enhance your monitoring tasks in Security Center
Want to give your security monitoring tasks a boost? Check out these 10 easy ways to enhance incident response and live monitoring using Security Center.
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How video analytics can improve your business operations
Want better insights into your business, airport, city, retail, or healthcare organization? Enhance your processes and operations with video analytics like people counting and ALPR.
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High severity vulnerability affecting the Hardware Inventory Report task of Security Center
A high severity vulnerability that can lead to a full compromise of the system hosting the SQL database was found in the Genetec Security Center product line. This vulnerability was discovered internally by the Genetec engineering team. There is currently no evidence of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild.
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Enterprise access control: 7 modern features to look for
Investing in an access control solution for enterprise is an important decision that can significantly impact your security infrastructure. During your search, check out these top 7 things to look for.
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The best ways to strengthen access control on campus
Explore how colleges or universities are modernizing and expanding access control across campuses.
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How 3 Genetec customers enhance business operations using security data
Want to enhance business operations using your physical security data? Get inspiration from 3 Genetec customers who are doing it right now.
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Visit Genetec booth #20045 at ISC West 2023
Get a demonstration of Genetec solutions that improve security, operations, and intelligence during ISC West 2023. Booth #20045. March 29-31.
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Secure your business from anywhere with the Genetec Web App
Providing defined access to your security system has never been easier with the Genetec Web App. Discover the new lightweight interface and how it provides a unified view of your data.
Industry insights
Q&A with IBM Global Security Technology Lead
Hear from the Global Security Technology Lead at IBM Corporate Security about current industry trends and how they’re evolving physical security in 2023.
Industry insights
Securing systems in the evolving cannabis industry
Key considerations for cannabis physical security solutions in an evolving industry. See what to keep in mind and download the cannabis system checklist.
Industry insights
How healthcare facilities can manage access control
Find out how access control is used by medical facilities to secure medicine dispensaries, run reports, ensure compliance, and more.
Data protection
What is encryption and how important is it?
What is encryption? Data encryption is used to protect private information. Learn about different types, how it works and why it is important.
Public safety
How to become a Smart City
Ready for your city to become a “Smart City” but not sure where to begin? These 5 steps will help you get started.
Data protection
What you need to know about data privacy
In a world where personal information is collected and commoditized all the time, people want more protection rights for their data. Various government agencies are recognizing demands and are stepping up to hold businesses more accountable.
Industry insights
Why the future of cloud is hybrid
Get insights from 5,554 security professionals in our 2024 State of Physical Security Report and find out why organizations are moving towards hybrid-cloud security.
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3 reasons why you should upgrade to Security Center 5.11
Genetec Security Center 5.11 is now unified by design! Read the blog post to learn more about the power of unification behind our latest release.
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What’s an internship at Genetec like?
At Genetec, we’re committed to helping our interns acquire new skills and make meaningful connections. Learn more about our internship program!
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H.264 versus MPEG-4 video coding
What’s the difference between H.264 vs. MPEG-4 video coding? Learn more about video encoding and decoding, video compression, and the evolution of video codecs.
Industry insights
Top 10 security must-haves for your bank
Check out the list of top 10 must-haves to help you when choosing a physical security solution for your bank or financial institution.
Industry insights
Top 4 factors to consider for your retail security system
Looking to reduce shrinkage, get actionable insights, and improve operations? Check out the four physical security features your organization needs.
Cybersecurity
How to keep up with firmware updates and stay ahead
Making sure that you’re running the most current version of your firmware can be tricky. Find out why it’s important to upgrade and how we can help.
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How to leverage data and unlock meaningful insights
Looking for ways to make sense of data within your organization? Find out how a collaborative decision management system can help unlock meaningful insights.
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3 ways to improve passenger safety within your transit agency
Looking for ways to improve safety within your mass transit agency? Check out these three tips.
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Maintain system health with automation and security by design
Find out how a system health monitoring dashboard and automatic updates tools speed up your maintenance tasks and strengthen your cyber resilience.
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Ramping up perimeter security systems at airports
When the story broke in the news a few weeks ago of a teenager in California that had jumped the perimeter fence at Mineta San Jose Airport and climbed into the wheel well of a Hawaii-bound...
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What to look for in modern ALPR technology
Shopping for a new ALPR system for your law enforcement agency or parking management purposes? Make sure to stay on the lookout for these characteristics.
Cybersecurity
Protecting the Everyday with BlackBerry
Learn how using BlackBerry's CylancePROTECT as a core component of Genetec Streamvault has paid off for our customers.
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Security Conversations: Large venue security with Twickenham Stadium
Learn why Twickenham Stadium upgraded to Genetec Security Center and how working from an open, unified security platform has been a game-changer for their team.
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Proprietary vs. non-proprietary access control systems
Wondering about the difference between non-proprietary and proprietary access control systems? Find out the pros and cons of each.
Cybersecurity
Are your cameras secured?
Secure your IP cameras and video surveillance systems with automated tools and hardening guides. Learn about the recent cybersecurity concerns and how to mitigate risk in your business by updating passwords, automating device maintenance tasks, reinforcing cybersecurity, and more.
Industry insights
Security Conversations: Regional security with Sundsvall Timrå Airport
Learn why a regional airport in Sweden upgraded to Genetec Security Center and how the security team is now seeing gains in efficiency and savings.
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Security Conversations: Safeguarding diamonds with SRK Exports
Find out how one of India’s leading diamond manufacturers protects stones valued over $1 million USD using Security Center Omnicast.
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Unlock the potential of your physical security system
Find out how you can start getting more from your physical security system by making small upgrades to your monitoring, investigative, and maintenance tasks.
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Healthcare: Improve operations and patient experience
Unified security solutions provide efficient ways to address today’s healthcare challenges. From improving workplace safety to managing parking availability, a comprehensive physical security solution improves staff and patient experience.
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Stories from our crew
Genetec is celebrating its 25th anniversary! Hear from our employees as they share some of their most memorable moments at Genetec.
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Crack cases open with vehicle-centric investigations
Learn how a vehicle-centric investigation system helps you collect critical vehicle evidence to gather more leads and crack cases open.
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What’s new in Mission Control 3.0.5
Mission Control version 3.0.5 is now available and it includes some great new features and enhancements. You can now dispatch incidents to operators more efficiently and benefit from new document management capabilities.
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We are Wrecking Crew
Celebrating 25 years of innovation at Genetec. Discover how the company was founded, how it evolved throughout the years, and what’s next.
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What’s new in Security Center 5.10.4?
Improve alarm management in Security Center 5.10.4, the newest version of the Genetec unified physical security platform.
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A simple path to smarter physical access management
Learn how deploying a smarter access management solution like Genetec ClearID is the next-best step to modernizing your physical access control.
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What’s new in Sipelia 2.12
This latest version of Genetec Sipelia™ adds more security when it comes to SIP trunking. Read our blog post for all of the details!
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3 benefits of a cloud-based physical security solution
Learn about the 3 benefits of migrating your physical security system to the Cloud.
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Why unification is your best path forward
How are unified and integrated physical security systems different? You’ll find out in this blog and discover key considerations to make when deciding between unification and integration.
Cybersecurity
What you should know about cloud solutions and cybersecurity
Learn how cloud-based physical security services can help your team achieve higher levels of cyber resilience across your organization.
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Security Conversations: Enclosure management with Shane Flaming, City of Folsom
The City of Folsom swaps keys for online enclosure management solutions to better secure traffic cabinets and facilitate remote access for city staff and contractors.
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What’s new in Mission Control 3.0.4
The latest release of Genetec Mission Control™ is now available. Version 3.0.4 boasts several performance enhancements, new automation capabilities, and refinements to the incident procedures within the Genetec mobile application.
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What’s new in Security Center 5.10.3?
Improve operator situational awareness and take advantage of the latest cybersecurity advancements in Security Center 5.10.3, the newest version of the Genetec unified platform.
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What does authentication mean in the physical security world?
Authentication works based off of tokens and certificates which establish trust between its owner and an entity wishing to communicate with that owner. Find out more on how authentication works.
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Security Conversations: Talking prosecutor discovery with Kevin Petroff, Assistant DA for Galveston County
Genetec speaks with Kevin Petroff about implementing Genetec Clearance for prosecution discovery. In the Q&A, we learn how regulatory changes inspired the Galveston County DA’s Office to take a modern approach to managing and sharing evidence and how their discovery processes have improved today.
Privacy
5 steps to building your privacy protection strategy
Want to build a comprehensive privacy protection strategy? Take these 5 steps to protect the privacy of your physical security systems and data.
Industry insights
How can retailers combat organized retail crime?
Organized retail crime is on the rise. Learn how retailers and law enforcement can fight brazen retail theft using Genetec Clearance.
Data protection
SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance: Genetec Cloud products and ISMS that governs them
Genetec Cloud products and the ISMS (Information Security Management System) that governs them were all part of an impartial audit performed earlier this year. The final SOC 2 Type 2 report is now complete and available for customers and prospects.
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Log4Shell critical vulnerability's impact on Genetec products
This vulnerability might affect a Security Center Plugin.
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What are the physical security trends for 2022?
Top 7 physical security predictions for 2022. From occupancy management, large-scale analytics deployment, adaptable access control technology, hybrid cloud deployment, and cybersecurity supply chain risks have made the Genetec trends list.
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The 4 stages of unification – unlocking the long-term value of unified security
Unification seamlessly brings together all security system components in a single software platform with one user interface. A unified security system allows you to stay flexible and expand your operations to meet changing needs, delivering long-term value and maximum ROI.
Industry insights
Is it time for law enforcement to upgrade body-worn tech?
With the right body-wearable cameras and evidence management system, law enforcement departments can simplify evidence handling, speed up investigations, and keep costs down over the long run.
Industry insights
Airport security: solutions to streamline identity management, TSA compliance, and badging 
Airports conduct thorough background checks of employees before hiring but staff turnover, lost badges, and even human error make it challenging to remain compliant with TSA regulations. What solutions are available to streamline and automate airport badging audits to help small- to mid-sized airports with audits and other TSA requirements?
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Find out what’s new in Security Center 5.10.2
Do you already have Genetec Security Center version 5.10? Upgrade to our Minor release, 5.10.2, and benefit from new cybersecurity enhancements and improvements to cloud storage efficiency.
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What is a crowd estimation tool and how can it help your physical security operations?
Crowd estimation can have multiple benefits from a business standpoint. Not only does this video analytics tool display business uptimes and downtimes for deeper operational insight, but it also helps your security team assess the pulse of any crowd gathering situation. Through an intuitive crowd estimation dashboard, your team will be alerted to gatherings of people that require their attention. They’ll then be able to make announcements or ask people to spread out and move to less crowded areas.
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What’s new in Mission Control 3.0.3
Mission Control 3.0.3 is the latest version of the Genetec decision management system. It makes it easier to input, use, and track custom information within the incident management tasks. This includes the ability to add context variables within user procedures. It also includes a powerful new automation activity that can enable and disable cardholders and credentials.
Industry insights
5 ways disparate security systems are costing transit authorities
Budget constraints often limit how quickly transit authorities can embrace innovative new physical security solutions. But have you considered the hidden costs of maintaining the status quo? Here are some of the ways it can cost you.
Industry insights
4 ways transit agencies can improve their evidence management
Managing evidence across siloed systems can be challenging. Learn how your mass transit agency can overcome common issues that impact time, cost, privacy, and liability.
Data protection
Genetec Cloud Products and ISMS are now SOC 2 Type 1 compliant
Genetec SOC 2 Type 1 report is now complete and available for customers and prospects. Genetec Cloud Products and the ISMS (Information Security Management System) that governs them were all part of an impartial audit performed earlier this year.
Cybersecurity
Strengthening cybersecurity with Genetec experts on your side
Building cyber resilience in physical security deployments doesn’t have to be done alone. Channel partners and customers can rely on Genetec professional services for expert cybersecurity advice at every phase of a system’s lifecycle.
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Security conversations: Talking access control migration with Matt Isgur from MIT
Genetec interviews Matt Isgur about the migration to Synergis access control across MIT’s campus. In the Q&A, we learn what motivated MIT to upgrade to Synergis, how they seamlessly transitioned to the new platform, and why moving to a modern, open access control solution was a smart investment.
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Find out what’s new in Security Center 5.10.1
Security Center 5.10.1 is the latest version of the Genetec unified security platform. It enhances cybersecurity and privacy for video management, access control, and automatic license plate recognition systems.
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What’s new in Mission Control 3.0.2
Mission Control 3.0.2 is the latest version of the Genetec decision management system. It features customizable Standard Operation Procedure (SOP) fields that enhance incident monitoring, automation, and report filtering and includes a new automation activity that can reboot video and access devices.
Privacy
Why you should build a security solution with Privacy by Design
Learn why investing in physical security technology that is designed from the ground up with privacy in mind can make all the difference.
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Discover the cost-saving potential of a unified physical security system
A unified security system helps you stay in control of your budget and reduce many costs associated with integrated systems. With unified security, you can streamline processes, lessen maintenance expenses, reduce training time and costs, and gain more value from your investment over time.
Cybersecurity
How cloud services help you boost cyber resilience
How resilient are cloud-based security solutions to data breaches? Modern solutions offer robust protection to online security threats, and when properly set up, can help you mitigate threats due to human error too.  
Privacy
Static vs. dynamic privacy masking
A dynamic video anonymization solution can help you better protect individual privacy and which important considerations about privacy masking need to be factored in your data protection strategy when using video surveillance solutions.
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Why consider professional services? Expert advice goes a long way
During a complex physical security installation and special projects, relying on knowledgeable advisors can steer you in the right direction. That’s where the Genetec professional services team can help. Find out more about how we can mitigate risk, increase resilience, and ensure your goals are met.
Industry insights
Steps for mass transit to move to unification
Before selecting a physical security platform or changing up a physical security platform, transit authorities need to consider the potential challenges and pitfalls involved. Follow these steps to set your team up for a successful transition.
Best practices
Security operator burnout is on the rise. Here’s how to change that.
Physical security operators are overloaded. Ease the workload and maximize operator efficiency with a unified physical security approach. Unification gives your operators all the information they need in one intuitive interface, driving up response efficiency, decision-making, and compliance.
Cybersecurity
Risks of a legacy access control system
Originally, an access control system’s primary function was to securely manage access and cardholder rights. But new access control technologies have increased interconnectivity and permanently changed the security landscape, introducing new cyber risks that can threaten an organization’s entire network.
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Get more out of your Genetec physical security solution with Professional Services
Whether you’re performing an upgrade or need some help hardening your system - The Genetec™ Professional Services team is available to work with optimizing system performance to mitigate project risks.
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Important vulnerabilities affecting Bosch IP cameras
Multiple security vulnerabilities have been discovered for Bosch IP cameras allowing unauthenticated attackers to extract sensitive information or change settings on them.
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How a security camera registry program can help you reduce time on investigations
Video is a key part of law enforcement investigations. A security camera registry simplifies the video evidence request process from a central location, which allows law enforcement to collaborate with the community to save time and resources that can be used for investigations.
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3 things to consider when integrating your IP camera with your VMS
Not all VMS offer camera integration via an open architecture system. Here are some important things to consider when specifying a VMS project.
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Introducing the new Stratocast mobile app
It can be difficult for small and medium-sized businesses to manage operations while monitoring day-to-day video surveillance. Genetec Stratocast™ and its new mobile app give users enhanced control of their video management system from any location.
Industry insights
5 tips for a successful deployment of video analytics in your retail environment
Given the right context and implementation, video analytics can be an additional tool retailers use to enhance loss prevention efforts. Here are the top 5 things to keep in mind when deploying new video analytics.
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Why open architecture is important in a physical security solution
An open architecture framework is like having the building blocks to design your ideal unified security platform. Find out how a physical security solution built on a highly flexible platform, is the best way to protect your security investment now and as your security needs evolve.
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How to calculate the cost of your VMS with our Stratocast Cost Calculator
Calculate your video management systems (VMS) cost with our calculator! Cloud-based VMS are becoming increasingly popular, but are the costs worth it? Get a breakdown of the costs related to a true-cloud and on-premises VMS, from pre-deployment to purchase.
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How to manage access rights in a COVID-19 world
Whether your employees are back in the office or working from home, maintaining your physical security by improving the flow of in-office traffic and managing access rights to your building is crucial.
Privacy
Prioritizing privacy in law enforcement video surveillance operations
Protecting people and assets often requires law enforcement agencies to collect and share footage of individuals using public spaces. But new government regulations and a growing awareness around citizen privacy rights are pushing law enforcement to make privacy a top priority.
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How ALPR solved parking challenges at the Montreal Heart Institute
The Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) solved employee parking problems with the help of AutoVu™, the automatic license plate recognition system from Genetec.
Life at Genetec
Update from Genetec: Looking ahead
As the fight against COVID-19 continues, Genetec looks forward to in-person events in the coming year. We have big plans for 2021 and are optimistic that we can be together again.
Top 5 pages to bookmark on the new Genetec.com
Our new Genetec website offers a streamlined experience and lots of upgraded physical security resources. Browse our partner and integration hub, supported device list, learning library, customer stories, technical assistance resources, and more.    
Cybersecurity
Unblurring the lines between physical and cyber security
With the onset of the pandemic, concerns about cybersecurity increased around the world with many organisations exposing themselves to a greater number of attacks.
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Security Center 5.10 is here
Genetec Security Center 5.10 is now available! Read this blog post to learn more about how our unified security center platform bridges the gap between on-premises systems and the cloud.
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Unified vs. integrated physical security solutions
The terms unification and integration are often used interchangeably, but they don’t mean the same thing. Read on to understand the core differences between a unified physical security system and an integrated one.
Industry insights
Choosing the right physical security system for your cannabis facility
The U.S. cannabis industry has seen explosive growth in recent years. Security protocols vary and regulatory standards are constantly changing. An open, unified physical security platform can help.
Industry insights
How Canadian mass transit agencies can benefit from collaboration
Canadian mass transit agencies are looking at unification to help drive higher levels of collaboration and efficiency across their organizations. Check out our blog post to learn more.
Industry insights
Student safety and security in Canadian k-12 campuses
The best way to create a safe environment for students and staff in K-12 schools is with a unified security solution that can address needs today and in the future