Industrial Security Solutions

Jon Jones ● Oct 10 ● 17 min read

Industrial security solutions are an important part of any organization’s overall security program. They should be tailored to meet the specific needs of each organization, and should be regularly reviewed and updated as needed. After all, industrial security solutions protect against unauthorized access to facilities, equipment and information; deter and detect crime; and help to ensure the safety of employees and the public. Furthermore, industrial security solutions can help minimize the impact of security breaches, and can reduce the costs associated with them. Lastly, they can also help businesses to comply with regulations and legal requirements.

Thus, finding the right industrial security solution is necessary for a safe working environment. After all, no industry is exempt from security threats. One’s security system should include surveillance cameras for both indoors and outdoors, access control, and environmental sensors. Create an industrial security system to ensure industrial and employee safety. At Monarch, we’re here to help you choose the right products for your industrial security needs. 

Why are Industrial Security Solutions Important?

Having industrial security solutions in place has several advantages. First, security solutions can assist in tracking any inventory loss by providing efficient physical security measures like video security and access control. For example, Verkada’s cutting-edge industrial security solutions make it possible to determine the precise time an incident took place. Teams can look for people or items based on the color of their clothing, a face, or just motion. 

Second, industrial security systems enable individuals to access building insights. Verkada’s industrial security solutions provide strong features that are simple to access. For instance, Verkada’s security solutions offer heat maps, people counts, a floor traffic analysis, and recommendations to increase worker productivity and safety. 

Lastly, another advantage of industrial security solutions is deterrence of potential threats like vandalism and theft. Verkada’s industrial security solutions allow you to get real-time notifications for activity that can indicate unusual behavior. This enables you to instantly share recorded incidents or live footage with the authorities. 

Overall, Verkada’s industrial security solutions offer a number of advantages, such as tracking inventory loss, understanding building analytics, and thwarting prospective threats.

Why Choose Verkada for Industrial Security Solutions?

If you’re going to invest in industrial security solutions, then you’re not going to want cameras that are difficult to install, maintain, and use. Nor will you want to pay for features you don’t even use. Rest assured that Monarch has your back. Verkada devices stand out from the rest because they provide an advanced, AI-driven security environment. Consider the following features that make the cloud-based security cameras of Verkada unique:

Solid-state Storage (SSD)

No NVR, DVR, or server is required. This means you pay for what you use – and that’s all. This reduces any extra overhead operations and the associated expenses,

Regular, Automatic Software Updates

No need to worry about if your devices are working properly or are up-to-date with our Verkada devices.

Simple Plug-and-Play Install

Just a standard Ethernet cable is required for the cameras to be brought online and fully operational within minutes.

Unlimited Storage on Camera and Cloud

Reduce your organizations’ liability risk with unlimited cloud archiving offered by Verkada cameras.

Unlimited Users Allowed

You can easily authorize admins access to an unlimited number of users. So, if you want someone else in charge of security because you’re too busy running the business, they can easily access everything you do – at the same time!

AI-Based Video Analytics

Face detection and person of interest detection. If you have a thief on your hands, you can easily receive alerts when that person re-enters your business.

Smart Filters

Search for specific people, vehicles, and objects without having to spend too much time scrubbing through footage.

License Plate Recognition

Identify license plates of interest in your parking lot.

Accessible Anywhere, Anytime

Access archived or live feed videos on any device or browser

Live Alerts

Receive instant alerts in any meaningful event

Shareable Live Feeds

Share your live feed via SMS. This is useful as you can send it to first responders in case of an emergency for dramatically reduced response time.

Infinitely Scalable

No matter how large your business is, we can help you keep everyone on the same page. 

10-Year Warranty

Rest assured that your money is well protected

Benefits of Security Cameras

Overall, there are many benefits to having security cameras at your facilities. Consider the following: 

• Deter Theft and Robbery: Cameras help organizations prevent crime such as theft, robberies, vandalism, assault, or other malicious behaviors. Additionally, security cameras help personnel identify suspicious activities both inside and outside the facility.
• Continuous Monitoring: Security cameras can capture all activity and incidents – even outside of business hours. This ensures that no critical footage is missed or lost.
• Remote Access: Security and surveillance teams can keep tabs on the building from anywhere on any device with security cameras.
• Incident Resolution: Footage captured by surveillance cameras allow security teams to quickly investigate crimes if they do occur. Security cameras can help them track any inventory loss. 
• Provides a Sense of Safety: With security cameras, the risk of an incident decreases. This boosts employees’ sense of safety and builds your business’ credibility.

Industrial Security Solutions: Verkada Camera Options 

We offer a variety of options for industrial security solutions including: the Verkada Indoor Dome Series, the Verkada Outdoor Dome Series, the Verkada Bullet Series, the Verkada Mini Series, and Verkada Fisheye Series.

Verkada Indoor Dome Series

The Verkada Indoor Dome Camera is designed for indoor, high-traffic areas. It is the perfect general-purpose security camera for your business. There are three versions of this camera: CD42, CD52, and C62.

	CD42	CD52	CD62
Image Resolution	5MP	5MP	4K
Type of Lens	Fixed, with 3x Zoom Digitally	Zoom, with 3x Optical and Digital Zoom	Zoom, with 3x Optical and Digital Zoom
Standard Retention	Up to 365 Days	Up to 365 Days	Up to 90 Days
Standard Storage	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB
Audio	Yes	Yes	Yes
IR Range	15m	30m	30m

The Verkada Outdoor Dome Series

The Verkada Outdoor Dome Series is both weather- and tamper-resistant. Its capabilities function well even in areas with limited bandwidth and connectivity. This is perfect if you want to monitor the parking lot of your business and if you want to capture key license plates. There are three versions of this camera: CD42-E, CD52-E, and C62-E.

	CD42-E	CD52-E	CD62-E
Type	Outdoors	Outdoors	Outdoors
Image Resolution	5MP	5MP	4K
Type of Lens	Fixed, with 3x Zoom Digitally	Zoom, with 3x Optical and Digital Zoom	Zoom, with 3x Optical and Digital Zoom
Standard Retention	Up to 365 Days	Up to 365 Days	Up to 90 Days
Standard Storage	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB
Audio	Yes	Yes	Yes
IR Range	15m	30m	30m

The Verkada Bullet Series

The Verkada Bullet Series is ideal for long range, outdoor surveillance. It is built to withstand harsh environments. The Verkada Bullet camera is available in two lens types: wide angle and telephoto. There are four versions of this camera: CB51-E, CB61-E, CB51-TE, CB61-TE

	CB51-E	CB51-TE	CB61-E	CB61-TE
Type	Indoor and/or Outdoor	Indoor and/or Outdoor	Indoor and/or Outdoor	Indoor and/or Outdoor
Image Resolution	5MP	5MP	4K	4K
Type of Lens	Zoom, with up to 3x Optical and Digital zoom	Telephoto Zoom, with 8-20mm focal length	Zoom, with up to 3x Optical and Digital zoom	Telephoto Zoom, with 8-20mm focal length
Standard Retention	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB
Standard Storage	Up to 365 Days	Up to 365 Days	Up to 90 Days	Up to 90 Days
IR Range	30m	50m	30m	50m
Audio	–	–	–

The Verkada Mini Series

The Verkada Mini Series offers both flexibility and enhanced resolution. The Mini Camera is a compact size that can fit any space, anywhere indoors. There are three versions of this camera: CM41-S, CM41, and CM41-E.

	CM41-S	CM41	CM41-E
Type	Indoor	Indoor	Outdoor
Image Resolution	5MP	5MP	5MP
Type of Lens	Fixed, with up to 3x Digital Zoom	Fixed, with up to 3x Digital Zoom	Fixed, with up to 3x Digital Zoom
Standard Retention	Up to 90 days	Up to 365 Days	Up to 365 Days
Standard Storage	Up to 385GB	Up to 2TB	Up to 2TB
IR Range	N/A	15m	15m
Audio	–	Yes	–

The Verkada Fisheye Camera

The Verkada Fisheye Camera provides a panoramic view of the entire property – both indoor and outdoor. This camera allows for total surveillance coverage. The Fisheye Camera comes in one version: CF81-E. It is both an indoor and outdoor camera with an image resolution of 12MP. It has a fixed type of lens that has the ability to digitally zoom up to 3x. The maximum storage capacity available is 2TB. It can store up to 90 days of footage. It has audio. Lastly, it has an IR range of 20m. 

Access Control

Another critical component of industrial security solutions is access control. Access control essentially allows businesses to control who can enter and access specific areas of the business. Unauthorized personnel are kept out of protected areas, preventing theft and vandalism. Furthermore, access control allows employees to move around quickly with keycards to maximize efficiency.

There are numerous approaches to controlling access to a business, and Monarch can assist you in determining which approaches to use for your industrial security solutions. Monarch provides a variety of access control systems for businesses, such as the door controller and door reader.

Verkada’s AC41 Door Controller

With Verkada’s AC41 Door Controller, clients may bring plug-and-play ease to managing doors and access throughout their business. In other words, as soon as you install the AC41 Door Controller, it is ready to use within minutes! Our Access Controller can easily integrate with any existing door hardware and readers in your facility.

With our Command platform, you can easily manage your doors once they are connected to the network. On the Command platform, you can effortlessly manage building access, scheduling, and users. You also save time adding users on the platform since employees are seamlessly configured, onboarded, and offboarded. This is because of the integration with active directory platforms.

Additionally, you can easily connect your Access Controller with your cameras using Verkada Command to provide real-time video analytics on access-related events. Thus, you are able to not only view what is happening at your business’ points of entry, but also take proactive action for any significant occurrences. The door controller, then, is an essential for industrial security solutions. 

Verkada’s AD32 Door Reader

The AD32 Door Reader is yet another device that allows you to control access. This door reader supports low and high frequency card formats as well as mobile devices that have the Verkada Pass app. Furthermore, the AD32 Door Reader comes in two different options: the Mullion Mount Plate and the Single Gang Mount Plate. Both options allow for customized installs.

The Single Gang Mount Plate is a common card reader format that can replace existing reader mounts or be used on traditional installations. The thinner Mullion form factor has a sleek design and can be used in smaller spaces such as door frames.

Access Control Key Features

With Verkada devices, industrial security is made easy! Consider the following key features of Verkada’s access control:

• Seamless Video Integration and Analytics
• Infinite Scalability
• Cloud-Based Software and Management
• Integrate the Access Controller with Any Existing Cards and Readers
• 10-year Warranty on Hardware
• Verkada’s Pass App: Touchless Access Capability with Bluetooth

Access Control for Industrial Security Solutions: The Uses 

You can feel secure knowing that your interests are safeguarded with any Verkada device. Consider the following benefits of implementing access control:

Insight on Building Access Activity

• Our access control system handles visitor credentials and ensures that visitors like maintenance workers only have access to specific areas. This prevents theft and vandalism.
• Track where individuals enter and exit certain areas. 

Intrusion Detection

• Deter deter potential crime with safety door locks after business hours. 
• Identify intrusions when they do occur. With Verkada’s devices, you can filter for door events like tailgating, holding the door open, forcing the door open, and people of interest.

Asset Protection

• Prevent some employees and visitors from entering restricted areas with door lock systems that require authorized credentials.
• Protect your company’s critical equipment and assets with controlled access door locks. With these door locks, only authorized individuals will have access to these areas.

Managing Access Credentials

So, how does Verkada’s access control work? You can manage access control on the Verkada Command platform which is where you can access and monitor all of your devices. There are many different features that you may use to secure access control across your business.

First, you can specify the user groups or access levels of your business on Verkada Command. Then, you can design badge templates for each user group or access level. Next, you can print the badges and issue credentials either in bulk or individually. Finally, you can maintain your business’ users and permissions up to date in real time.

What else can be done on Verkada Command to manage your business’ access control? Consider the following features:

• Synchronize Profiles: Synchronize users from SSO systems such as Okta and Azure Active Directory, and natively capture access levels and groups.
• Provisioning with a Single Click: With a single click, employees can be issued bluetooth credentials or a physical ID card.
• Log of Badge Events: On Verkada Command, access a log of badge events to ensure that only authorized individuals have access to secure areas.
• Secure De-provisioning: Instantly and automatically deprovision users from all systems and access points.
• Unlock Doors from Anywhere, Anytime: Users can remotely unlock authorized doors using either the Verkada Pass and Command Mobile apps
• One-Tap Instant Lockdown: Create custom Lockdown scenarios that can be activated with a single tap to immediately secure buildings in the event of an emergency.

The SV11 Environmental Sensor

The Verkada SV11 all-in-one environmental sensor can monitor the health and safety of your business. The SV11 environmental sensor monitors 8 different aspects of the environment: the total volatile organic compounds (TVOCS), the air quality index (AQI), particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5), the temperature and relative humidity, noise levels, vaping, and motion. Overall, the automated situational awareness provided by the SV11 is key in improving safety and security in your business.

The cloud-based sensor instantly connects to the cloud via Ethernet. This makes it easy to scale since there are no servers, databases, or on prem clients to manage. Moreover, since they are cloud-based, sensors are ready to use within minutes. You can then manage the sensors from Verkada’s web-based Command platform. This makes it easy and secure to remotely access on any device, anywhere. Furthermore, sensor security is maintained through continual, automatic firmware updates.

You can purchase the SV11 Environmental Sensor here.

Design and Features of the SV11

The SV11 is unique in not only its ability to monitor the overall environment, but also in its design and features. Its outer layer is a photochemically stainless steel etch and it is followed by several different sensors that measure and report data. Verkada’s SV11 works by using the onboard sensors to detect changes in the breakdown of chemicals in the air.

Furthermore, the SV11 has many different features that make it one of the most appealing environmental sensors to several different industries. Consider the following unique attributes:

• Command Platform: Access all sensor data from the Command platform and view it against a timeline to get a full picture of when these events occurred. Compare environmental between any number of sensors or locations.
• Customize Your Dashboard: Determine which exact sensor data you’d like monitored and displayed on your dashboard
• Easy Visualization of Data: Data is easily visualized with color-coded sensor readings and data representations.
• Integration with other Verkada Devices: The SV11 Environmental Sensor is natively integrated with all other Verkada devices.
• Link Sensor-Based Data to Video: Link any sensor with a Verkada camera, correlating video with sensor-based data. 
• Custom Threshold: Configure custom alert thresholds to receive real-time notifications via SMS and email.
• Sensor-Based Alerts: When an anomaly is detected, an alert via SMS or email can be sent to pre-selected individuals as well as security, allowing teams to respond quickly.
• Alert Settings: Customize alerts for your team to cut down on unnecessary notifications during the weekend and after work. Our platform allows each user to set what hours and days of the week that they’d like to receive alerts for sensor-based anomalies.

The Benefits of The SV11 Environmental Sensor

A major part of industrial security solutions is an environmental sensor. Consider the following advantages of the SV11 sensor:

Detect Dangerous Environmental Conditions

• Deter harmful behaviors like vaping
• Monitor changes in temperature or humidity to reduce the loss of records or products
• Measure the air quality to ensure healthy air quality for employees and for product control
• Measure VOC emissions to prevent adverse health effects (e.g., in manufacturing plants where plants and varnishes may compromise the health of employees)

Remain Safe and Secure 

• Monitor the environment to ensure measurements are in line with state laws and compliances.
• Monitor noise levels that may indicate yelling is happening. This can help different institutions monitor for violence, conflicts, or other issues.
• Monitor the temperature to protect expensive equipment and products.

Maintain Privacy 

• Monitor noise levels without recording audio. This ensures privacy is not compromised.

Alarm Systems 

Alarm systems are another line of defense for industrial security solutions. Alarm systems deter unauthorized intruders and lower the risk of theft and other problems during a break-in. Furthermore, alarm systems alert the command center and notify authorities in a timely and effective manner. This allows everyone to become aware of any potential danger and take the necessary precautions. As a result, alarm systems protect both people and property in businesses.

There are many important features to Verkada alarm systems that ensure safety and security. For example, the alarm systems have 24/7 professional monitoring, emergency dispatch capabilities, and are cloud-managed. 

So why choose Verkada for industrial security solutions?

(1) Easy Install and Use

Verkada offers an integrated security platform that protects people and property, ensures quality control, and maximizes operational productivity. We offer new standards for security. For example, our devices are easy to install, use, and maintain. All of our products have a plug-and-play design meaning that our devices are online within minutes of installation without any configurations on your part. Moreover, you can easily access any device of your business from any browser or device of yours. Lastly, our products are designed to have automatic security and software updates in order to reduce maintenance overhead. Overall, our products are perfect for industrial security solutions.

(2) Guaranteed Scalability

The security systems offered by Verkada do not depend on servers or networks, making it easy to scale. Thus, we are able to guarantee centralized device management. In other words, you can manage all of your devices across the manufacturing plant on one single cloud-managed platform. Moreover, our industrial security solutions have unlimited cloud archiving, making it simple to store and organize critical footage.

(3) Secure from the Beginning

All devices from Verkada are secure by default. Our security systems have end-to-end encryption. In other words, only authorized, inbound connections are accepted and able to access data.

Moreover, our security systems offer role-based access. This means administrations are able to configure the levels of user permissions. Lastly, you can view the usage of systems to ensure compliance and internal control with the audit logs that our systems offer.

How Verkada Industrial Security Solutions Work for You

Comprehensive industrial security solutions are important to keep businesses safe and secure. So how would a Verkada industrial security system work for you? 

The Roles of IT and Security 

With centralized management, IT and security teams can readily and remotely access any information needed if they have the authorization. This is because the devices are all cloud-managed and have role-based permissions.

The Roles of Business Managers 

The managers can remotely monitor the business because of centralized device management. This allows the managers to quickly find, share, and even save footage for any investigations. Lastly, the managers can improve operations to enhance productivity and safety with environmental insights provided by our devices. 

The Roles of Administrators 

Administrators can also use our devices to promote worker safety and ensure all compliance measures are met. With environmental sensors, they can detect any changes that may harm workers. Furthermore, they protect liability with onboard and cloud-based storage. 

All in all, a Verkada industrial security solution offered by Monarch guarantees safety and security for everyone involved in your business!

Explore Industrial Security Solutions Updated: Jan 6