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Security Operations
The Command Center of the Future
Emerging technologies are driving local, state, and federal agen- cies to build SOCs that bring a variety of sensors together that address the aforementioned components and create a cohesive approach to security—for both employees and visitors. Looking ahead, we can ex- pect to see the following elements shape the command center of the future in government organizations:
Convergence
Systems. Command centers today combine a number of security components, such as video, audio, access control, intrusion, and more. There is a growing trend present in bringing these various pieces together to create a Smart City environment for government agencies to better identify threats and protect residents. But as end users demand an emphasis on the full umbrella of security rather
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ariety of systems and solutions exist for operational picture
t the center of any government organization’s security op-
portant pieces for overall functionality and efficiency: a
command center or Security Operations Center (SOC). A place where a variety of systems and solutions come together, the command center exists to provide a common operational picture, mitigate threats and promote enhanced communication and re- sponse during an incident.
A number of factors make command centers in government facilities unique, including the need for connecting and synchro- nizing multiple networks, integrating with legacy systems, tran- sitioning from digital to analog (in many cases), and providing real-world deployment solutions that must be usable without com- promising OpSec.
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GOVERNMENT SECURITY OCTOBER 2018
By Dan Gundry