Integrated Access Control and Video Surveillance

The paper present the idea of an integrated video surveillance and access control system including controls and authorization at checkpoints, application controls for shift management, leave management, attendance, remote access and centralized backup management with converged IP network. The project is first of its kind being implemented in Bhutan to provide a layered security at critical locations of a Hydro Power Plant. It has contributed in overcoming the drawback of the existing mechanisms of maintaining log books for entry and exit, management of the critical locations and rationalization of human resources. However, there are security challenges along with the benefits of the advanced technologies. The paper also presents the pressing issues from an organization perspective.