Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software is the new generation of security software focused on proactive situation management.
With a PSIM, centralized Command & Control centers can be set up where a more secure environment can be created with fewer people and incidents, threats and crisis situations are quickly under control.

In traditional security management systems, security hardware is managed from floor plans and large amounts of alarm messages from the various underlying systems are collected and offered to the operator.
The operator is expected to interpret the alarms correctly and to handle them at his own discretion and on the basis of knowledge of existing procedures.
In practice, he or she is not always able to do this and in stressful situations, an operator’s ability to make the right decisions decreases sharply.

Leading PSIM solution: IPSecurityCenter

IPSecurityCenter is the leading PSIM solution in the world.
IPSecurityCenter ensures that only relevant and, where appropriate, grouped alarms are offered.
In addition, IPSecurityCenter creates situational awareness around an imminent situation or incident by offering a Common Operating Picture.
With the help of a process assistant with workflow management techniques, an operator is then guided step by step through standard operating procedures, safety guidelines or a best practice.
These help him to quickly take control of the situation.
Where necessary, actions are performed automatically or the operator is requested to perform them manually.
The operator is continuously supported by relevant Common Operating Pictures with floor plans, camera images, situation overviews, dashboards and descriptions.
These provide an optimal picture of the situation.
By logging all events, activities and actions, compliance with laws and regulations, procedures and company guidelines can be demonstrated afterwards and audits can be carried out.
It also provides input for optimising processes and training security staff.
IPSecurityCenter works on the basis of the 5 PSIM phases:

• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Situational awareness
• Situation management
• Reporting