Using separate perimeter security systems such as intrusion detection sensors, video surveillance, video analytics, and access control to create multi-layered solutions has greatly increased the ability to deter, detect, assess, and respond to intrusion attempts.

However, integrating, monitoring, and managing these different systems can be time-consuming and costly.

That’s why a major trend in the industry over the past several years has been to unify separate systems by having them managed in one central place.

The Senstar Symphony™ Common Operating Platform was specifically designed to address this need.

Launched in 2021 and recognized with the Platinum distinction in the Best IP Video Surveillance Solution Category of the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program, Senstar Symphony is providing key markets–utilities, logistics, corrections, and energy–with system confidence, enabling security operators to focus on what’s important, namely a quick and efficient response to real security threats.

(Central to Senstar’s vision of unifying security and operations is Senstar Symphony, Senstar’s video, security, and information management platform. Courtesy of Senstar and YouTube.)

The Senstar Symphony Common Operating Platform is an open, highly scalable video management system with built-in video analytics that include full-featured access control and perimeter intrusion detection modules.

Senstar Symphony capabilities include:

1. Intelligent Video Management for Any Organization

• An open platform, Senstar Symphony supports cameras from all major vendors and easily scales to any size.

• With intuitive operator clients, simple per-camera licensing, and built-in high availability, Senstar Symphony is the ideal high-performance video management solution.

2. AI-Powered Video Analytics

• By leveraging existing video surveillance infrastructure, Senstar Symphony video analytics is a highly cost-effective means to augment security with new detection capabilities, direct attention to key events, automate access control and other facility functions, and collect data on customer behavior.

(The business intelligence gathered through monitoring video surveillance streams in real-time using video analytics software, helps to identify patterns, attributes, and events of interest. Close human-based monitoring of many video feeds is simply not possible. With video analytics, the system can alert video operators of key events and automatically trigger specific actions or procedures. Courtesy of Senstar Corp and YouTube.)

3. Integrated Incident and Alarm Management

• A full-featured security management system (SMS), Senstar Symphony delivers a consolidated view of incidents from any source, including intrusion sensors, video analytics, access control, and other security devices.

• Its visual, map-based interface provides a streamlined user experience for operators handling everything from daily routines to crisis situations.

(What is Security Management? The end goal of security management is to create and implement policies and procedures to protect people, buildings, information assets, machines, and systems. This requires an audit to identify assets and the development of security policies and procedures to protect those assets. Courtesy of Senstar Corp and YouTube.)

4. Unified Access Control with Video Surveillance

• A complete access control system, Senstar Symphony supports industry-standard hardware and fully integrates access control events with video and alarm management.

5. Operational Intelligence

• By combining video surveillance with analytics, security sensors, and data from manufacturing or logistics systems, organizations can monitor operations, detect abnormalities, and implement corrective actions.

(Learn how the communications sector is an integral component of every economy that cuts across businesses, public safety organizations, and government. Courtesy of Senstar Corp and YouTube.)

A highly cost-effective solution, the Senstar Symphony™ Common Operating Platform is licensed per security device (camera, door, or sensor), simplifying deployment and scalability concerns.

All managed devices report to a shared rules and alarms management system, enabling operators to perform site security or operational functions from a streamlined, unified, easy-to-use interface.

Senstar Symphony also features high-performance architecture, an open ecosystem, privacy and cybersecurity, web-based administration, and intelligent search and investigation.

Perimeter Security Evolved: Sensor Fusion

What truly sets Senstar Symphony apart from other systems is its sensor fusion engine, a breakthrough technology that synthesizes data from separate systems to generate actionable information and addresses one of the top concerns for perimeter security – nuisance alarms.

(See how the Senstar Symphony Common Operating Platform with Sensor Fusion Engine can improve intrusion detection capacities and defeat nuisance alarms. It includes surveillance footage of different security scenarios that show the direct, real-world benefits. Courtesy of Senstar Corp and YouTube.)

The concept of sensor fusion technology is not new – the basic premise of combining multiple sensors together to benefit from their strengths while eliminating their weaknesses has been discussed for many years.

Historically, this meant a Boolean logic integration between two systems (typically a fence sensor and people tracking video analytics, or a fence sensor and buried sensor installed in parallel). This approach certainly can work to reduce nuisance alarms caused by well-defined, predicted events.

But a better approach is to introduce intelligence into the system by synthesizing low-level data from the separate systems to generate actionable information.

More than a simple Boolean logic integration, true sensor fusion analyzes real-time data alongside historical, locational, environmental, and classification data before generating an alarm.

When signal response data is synthesized between sensors from fence video analytic systems, nuisance alarms generated by wind or debris as well as a non-threat human activity are virtually eliminated, all while maintaining the highest probability of detection.

Sensor fusion also reduces false alarms created by typical video systems.

For example, falsely tracked and classified objects such as spiders building a web in front of the camera, water reflections, flashlights or car headlights, reflections from metallic objects and puddles (clouds) using thermal cameras, and existing perimeter lighting causing reflections during rain and snowfall.

True sensor fusion allows for the lowest possible nuisance alarm rate, leading to greater system confidence and better response times; improved probability of detection (Pd), as the individual sensors can use higher sensitivity settings and announce disturbance events faster; and simplified integration, as the alarm output arrives from a single source (sensor fusion engine).

The Senstar Symphony Common Operating Platform with sensor fusion engine is a game-changer in the security industry, offering users a seamless, fully integrated solution that offers a level of performance unmatched by any other system.

(Learn More about Physical Infrastructure Security, a broad term that refers to protecting persons and property from harm. Physical security involves using multiple layers of systems such as CCTV surveillance, locks, access control, fire protection, etc., to keep unauthorized persons away while protecting safety and well-being. Courtesy of Senstar Corp and YouTube.)

With bold innovations like true sensor fusion, Senstar differentiates itself from other security companies and offers solutions that provide the highest level of performance while simplifying operational and budgetary concerns.

When it comes to protecting the perimeters of important sites, not all technologies are created equal. A layered approach ensures that if one technology misses a security threat, another technology captures it.

The Senstar Symphony™ Common Operating Platform provides unified perimeter security with video, security, and data intelligence in a single platform.

Senstar Takes Platinum in 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now entering it’s Seventh Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management and Response, Law Enforcement, First Responders, as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to Keep our Nation Secure.

Senstar

• Best IP Video Surveillance Solution

• Symphony Common Operating Platform

• The Senstar Symphony™ Common Operating Platform with sensor fusion is a modular solution for security management and data intelligence.

• In addition to being an open, highly scalable video management system with built-in video analytics, it includes full-featured access control and perimeter intrusion detection modules.

• But what truly sets Senstar Symphony apart is its sensor fusion engine.

• By intelligently combining low-level sensor data with video analytics, the sensor fusion engine achieves the highest levels of performance, far beyond that of the individual devices.

• Senstar Symphony seamlessly incorporates sensor fusion, event algorithms, and rule-based actions to provide unmatched capabilities, flexibility, and performance.

• *Senstar was also recognized with Multiple Award Wins in the 2019 and 2018 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Programs.

The Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program highlight the most cutting-edge and forward-thinking security solutions coming onto the market today, to ensure our readers have the information they need to stay ahead of the competition and keep our Nation Safe – one facility, street, and city at a time.

The United States was forever changed after the September 11th attacks, and we were fortunate to have many of those who responded to those horrific tragedies join us at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon.

In the days that followed 9/11, the critical needs of protecting our country catapulted us into new and innovative ways to secure our homeland – which is how many of the agencies and enterprise organizations that are today ‘ASTORS’ Awards Champions, came into being.

Our 2021 keynote speaker featured a moving and informative address from TSA Administrator and Vice-Admiral of the United States Coast Guard (Ret), David Pekoske; to our attendees who traveled from across the United States and abroad, on the strategic priorities of the 64,000 member TSA workforce in securing the transportation system, enabling safe, and in many cases, contactless travel.

Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton of the New York Police Department, the Boston Police Department, and former Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department was also live at the event, meeting with attendees and signing copies of his latest work ‘The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race, and the Arc of Policing in America,’ courtesy of the generosity of our 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Premier Sponsors.

The 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program was Proudly Sponsored by AMAROK, Fortior Solutions, and SIMS Software, along with Returning Premier Sponsors ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Automatic Systems, and Reed Exhibitions.

The continually evolving ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program will emphasize the trail of Accomplished Women in Leadership in 2022, as well as the Significance and Positive Impact of Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in our Next Generation of Government and Industry Leaders. #MentorshipMatters

So be on the lookout for exciting upcoming announcements of Speakers, Presenters, Book Signing Opportunities, and Attendees at the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon in November of 2022 in New York City!

2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program Welcomes New PLATINUM SPONSOR: NEC National Security Systems (NSS)!

Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards at https://americansecuritytoday.com/ast-awards/.

Comprehensive List of Categories Include:

Access Control/ Identification	Personal/Protective Equipment	Law Enforcement Counter Terrorism
Perimeter Barrier/ Deterrent System	Interagency Interdiction Operation	Cloud Computing/Storage Solution
Facial/IRIS Recognition	Body Worn Video Product	Cyber Security
Video Surveillance/VMS	Mobile Technology	Anti-Malware
Audio Analytics	Disaster Preparedness	ID Management
Thermal/Infrared Camera	Mass Notification System	Fire & Safety
Metal/Weapon Detection	Rescue Operations	Critical Infrastructure
License Plate Recognition	Detection Products	COVID Innovations
Workforce Management	Government Security Programs	And Many Others to Choose From!

Don’t see a Direct Hit for your Product, Agency or Organization?

Submit your category recommendation for consideration to Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at: mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

In 2021 over 200 distinguished guests representing Federal, State, and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms gathered from across North America, Europe, and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields which included:

• The Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
• ICE Homeland Security Investigations (ICE HSI)
• Customs & Border Protection (CBP)
• The Federal Protective Service (FPS)
• Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
• DHS Science & Technology (S&T)
• The National Center for Disaster Medicine & Public Health (NCDMPH)
• The American Red Cross
• The InfraGard National Alliance
• The Metropolitan Police (MPD)
• The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA)
• Naval Postgraduate School Center for Homeland Defense and Security (CHDS)
• The Federal Air Marshals Service
• The San Diego Harbor Police Foundation, and Many More!

Corporate firms, the majority of which return year to year to build upon their record of accomplishment include:

AlertMedia, Allied Universal, AMAROK, ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Axis Communications, Automatic Systems of America, BriefCam, Canon U.S.A., Fortior Solutions, guardDog.ai, Hanwha Techwin of America, HID Global, Mark43, IPVideo Corporation, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Lumina Analytics, NEC National Security Systems, NICE Public Safety, OnSolve, PureTech Systems, Quantum Corporation, Rave Mobile Safety, Regroup Mass Notification, Robotic Assistance Devices, Rajant Corporation, SafeLogic, Senstar Corporation, ShotSpotter, Singlewire Software, SolarWinds Worldwide, Teledyne FLIR, Valor Systems, and Wiresecure, just to name a few!

Why American Security Today?

The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast-changing security landscape.

American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State, and local levels of government as well as firms allied to the government.

American Security Today brings forward a fresh compelling look and read with our customized digital publications that hold readers’ eyes throughout the story with cutting-edge editorial that provides solutions to their challenges.

Harness the Power of the Web – with our 100% Mobile Friendly Publications

AST Digital Publications are distributed to over 75,000 qualified government and homeland security professionals, in federal, state, local, and private security sectors.

‘PROTECTING OUR NATION, ONE CITY AT A TIME’

AST Reaches both Private & Public Experts, essential to meeting these new challenges.

Today’s new generation of public safety and security experts need real-time knowledge to deal with domestic and international terrorism, lone wolf attacks, unprecedented urban violence, shifts in society, culture, and media bias – making it increasingly difficult for Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Military and Private Security Professionals to implement coordinated security measures to ensure national security and improve public safety.

These experts are from Government at the federal, state, and local levels as well as from private firms allied to the government.

AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website, and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.

AST has Expanded readership into integral Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other potential targets of terrorism.

Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to a large number of persons and resources clustered together.

(See just a few highlights of American Security Today’s 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon at ISC East. Courtesy of My Pristine Images and Vimeo.)

To learn more about ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award Winners solutions, please see the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS Edition Fully Interactive Magazine – the Best Products of 2021 ‘A Year in Review’.

The Annual CHAMPIONS edition includes a review of Annual  ‘ASTORS’ Award Winning products and programs, highlighting key details on many of the winning firm’s products and services, including video interviews and more.

It serves as your Go-To Source throughout the year for ‘The Best of 2021 Products and Services‘ endorsed by American Security Today, and can satisfy your agency’s and/or organization’s most pressing Homeland Security and Public Safety needs.

From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection, and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware, and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION has what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitigate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.

It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.

• For a complete list of 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Award Winners, begin HERE.

For more information on All Things American Security Today, as well as the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, please contact Michael Madsen, AST Publisher at mmadsen@americansecuritytoday.com.

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