Penn State is a vast network of 24 campuses that serves nearly 100,000 students and 26,742 faculty members.

The onus on Penn State was to shift to a single, integrated platform to enhance its video surveillance and security.

In addition, the university needed to upgrade to a wireless locking system without compromising door access or security during the installation. Previously, the university used a conventional locking system, where individual keys were issued for rooms. If a student misplaced their key, a locksmith was needed to gain access.

By transitioning to the Tyco C•CURE 9000 platform, Penn State realized the operational efficiencies of having a single security management system to centralize management of the college’s video surveillance and access control functions. The system also provided an opportunity to switch to wireless locks, which resulted in additional benefits.

• Security and Event Management enables businesses to better safeguard their infrastructures with customization options for their specific needs.
• Door Controllers prevent the public from wandering into restricted areas. They make security and building operations more effective by integrating with alarm panels, HVAC systems, and CCTV systems.
• Electronic/ Wireless Locks provide bi-directional communication between wireless readers and C•CURE 9000 systems. They’re ideal for parking gates, turnstiles, electromagnetic locks, electric strikes, and many other electronic devices.
• Video Management Systems effectively monitor video, audio, and data in real time. This reduces review time and allows security staff to conduct investigations efficiently.
• Network Video Recorders (NVRs) enhance security with comprehensive video recording solutions that offer unlimited scalability and better performance. These integrated and hybrid NVRs can provide real-time email notifications and improve response time to critical events.

Not only did the new system help Penn State manage its security and ease operational load for monitoring access, it also made it easy to organize and restrict video surveillance information in a way that made sense, helping the university comply with regulations.

C•CURE 9000 can also serve as a backbone for integrating other systems, such as the university’s platform that tracks housing contracts and room assignments. The same is true of an access management system for staff and non-student access to residence halls, such as vendor access.