Checklist
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Authorization and authentication: Customized user access rights with role-based permissions
and multi-factor authentication reduce the risk of unauthorized access to systems and data, aligning
with your cybersecurity best practices.
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Audit and logging: Comprehensive audit trails and activity logging capabilities facilitate monitoring,
reporting, and compliance, providing transparency and accountability.
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Cybersecurity: Completed the System and Organizational Controls (SOC 2) Type II audit for its
portfolio of cloud products and the Information Security Management System that governs them
(ISO/IEC 27017 and ISO/IEC 27001 – see complete list of cybersecurity certifications here.)
Reliability and performance
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Uptime and SLAs: Vendor offers high-availability configurations with guaranteed uptime through
service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring uninterrupted security operations.
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Failover and redundancy: Automated failover mechanisms and disaster recovery strategies are
integral to the physical security solution, helping to protect data and maintain operational continuity
during unforeseen events.
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Load capacity: The physical security solution's ability to scale horizontally and vertically ensures it
can handle large deployments without performance degradation, adapting to organizational growth.
Cost and ROI analysis
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Total cost of ownership (TCO): Transparent pricing structures encompass licensing, implementation,
and maintenance costs, with long-term savings achieved through unified management and reduced
operational expenses.
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Return on investment (ROI): The vendor's solutions deliver measurable benefits by improving
operational efficiency and enhancing risk mitigation through intelligent analytics and automation.
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Licensing model: Flexible licensing options, including subscription-based and perpetual licenses,
allow your organization to choose models that align with their financial strategies.
Vendor reputation and evaluation
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Reputation and stability: The vendor is financially stable and a trusted global provider of physical
security solutions.
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Support and maintenance: Offers 24/7 technical assistance and a dedicated customer portal to
ensure you receive robust support services tailored to your needs.
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Roadmap: Commitment to continuous improvement is reflected in regular software updates,
incorporating new features that address evolving security and cybersecurity challenges.
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References and case studies: Numerous case studies highlight successful implementations across
various industries, showcasing the vendor's ability to meet diverse security needs.
