SENSTAR LM100 Resilience of Critical Entities Compliance User Guide

SENSTAR LM100 Resilience of Critical Entities Compliance

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Resilience of Critical Entities Compliance Guide (CER)
• Manufacturer: Senstar
• Website: senstar.com

Overview

The Resilience of Critical Entities Compliance Guide (CER) is a comprehensive solution offered by Senstar to help critical entities comply with CER Article 13. This directive mandates the implementation of technical, security, and organizational measures to ensure operational resilience and mitigate vulnerabilities identified during mandatory risk assessments. The CER provides a range of products and functions to improve physical security capabilities.

Perimeter Security

Senstar offers a range of products that enhance perimeter security. These include:

• Intelligent Lighting (Senstar LM100): This product combines intelligent lighting with intrusion detection to illuminate the perimeter and strobe at intrusion locations. It acts as an active deterrent.
• Intrusion Detection Sensors: Senstar intrusion detection sensors can trigger on-site deterrence devices like security lights or sirens.
• Video Analytics: Enables early pre-intrusion detection and can activate deterrence devices such as lights and audio. Senstar Symphony Software allows two-way audio support for communication with intruders.
• FlexZone: A fence-mounted perimeter intrusion detection system that uses cable technology.
• FiberPatrol: A fence-mounted perimeter intrusion detection system that utilizes fiber optic cable technology.
• Wireless Gate Sensor: Provides gate protection using accelerometer technology.
• UltraWave: Offers gate and area protection using microwave technology.

Assessment, Communication, and Response

The CER also provides functionalities to assess, communicate, and respond to security threats. These include:

• Zone or Distance-based Locating: All Senstar sensors can provide information about the intrusion location, enabling the direct positioning of PTZ cameras.
• Uniform Lighting (Senstar LM100): The uniform lighting along the perimeter enhances the assessment value of video cameras.
• Video Analytics: Enables the identification of vehicles and people through license plate recognition and face recognition.
• Senstar Symphony Software: Allows for the streamlined display of alarm, video, and location data.

Product Usage Instructions

Perimeter Security Usage

To enhance perimeter security using the Resilience of Critical Entities Compliance Guide (CER), follow these steps:

1. Install the Senstar LM100 Intelligent Lighting and Intrusion Detection system along the perimeter. Ensure that the luminaires are strategically placed for optimal coverage.
2. If desired, deploy additional Senstar intrusion detection sensors based on the specific requirements of your site. These sensors can be connected to deterrence devices such as security lights or sirens.
3. For fence-mounted perimeter intrusion detection, choose between FlexZone (cable technology) or FiberPatrol (fiber optic cable technology). Install these systems along the perimeter fence according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. If gate protection is required, install the Wireless Gate Sensor or UltraWave system. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper installation and calibration.
5. For video analytics, integrate the Senstar Symphony Software with your existing video surveillance system. Configure the software to detect and track intruders and vehicles near, at, and inside the perimeter.

Assessment, Communication, and Response Usage

To utilize the assessment, communication, and response functionalities of the CER, follow these steps:

1. Ensure that all Senstar sensors are properly installed and configured.
2. For zone or distance-based locating, use the information provided by the sensors to direct PTZ cameras to the intrusion location.
3. If using Senstar LM100 Intelligent Lighting, verify that uniform lighting is achieved along the perimeter. This will enhance the assessment value of video cameras.
4. Integrate video analytics with Senstar Symphony Software to enable license plate recognition and face recognition for the identification of vehicles and people.
5. Configure Senstar Symphony Software to display alarms, video feeds, and location data in a streamlined manner for efficient assessment and response.

FAQ

• Q: What is CER Article 13?
• A: CER Article 13 is a directive that mandates critical entities to enact technical, security, and organizational measures to ensure operational resilience and mitigate vulnerabilities identified during mandatory risk assessments.
• Q: How can Senstar products help improve physical security capabilities?
• A: Senstar offers a range of products such as intelligent lighting, intrusion detection sensors, video analytics, and more. These products enhance perimeter security, enable early detection of intrusions, and provide tools for assessment, communication, and response to security threats.
• Q: Can Senstar Symphony Software support two-way audio communication?
• A: Yes, Senstar Symphony Software allows two-way audio support, enabling security personnel to speak to intruders.

Introductions

The purpose of the European Union’s Resilience of Critical Entities (CER) Directive 2022/2557 is to protect designated critical infrastructure “entities” (facilities that provide services that are vital to societal, economic, and political well-being) from physical threats that could disrupt service, cause harm or result in severe economic loss. The directive encourages Member States and EU economic sectors to establish new (or delegate to existing) responsible regulatory bodies that will oversee risk management processes, encourage cooperation, and establish enforceable regulations. CER Article 13 mandates that critical entities enact technical, security, and organizational measures to ensure their operational resilience and mitigate vulnerabilities identified during mandatory risk assessments. The enacted measures should improve physical security capabilities via the following functions:

• DETER: Prevent incidents from occurring (risk reduction)
• DETECT: Intrusions and other security threats via physical protection systems
• RESPOND: Respond to, resist, and mitigate the consequences of incidents

In the interests of effectiveness and accountability, critical entities should describe the measures they take, with a level of detail that sufficiently achieves the aims of effectiveness and accountability, having regard to the risks identified, in a resilience plan or in a document or documents that are equivalent to a resilience plan, and apply that plan in practice.
DIRECTIVE (EU) 2022/2557 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL, December 2022

DETECTION AND DETERRENCE AT THE PERIMETER

• A security fence along the perimeter of a facility is the first line of defense. But, by itself, it is only a minor deterrent to determined intruders – they can cut through or climb it in seconds. Even without accessing any on-site buildings, intruders can threaten service, cause extensive damage, steal supplies, and/or injure themselves or others.
• Senstar offers a range of products that bring intelligence out to the perimeter. Intelligent lighting functions as an active deterrent while sensors and surveillance cameras detect and locate intrusion attempts. Perimeter detection enables a range of security responses, including triggering the site’s alarm system, queuing up camera systems, and engaging deterrence devices like audio messages or additional lighting.
• Interior areas can also be protected. As Senstar sensors share common communication protocols, a mix of sensors may be deployed at a site without adding additional infrastructure.

the perimeter. Can strobe at intrusion location.
All Senstar sensors| Senstar intrusion detection sensors can trigger on-site deterrence devices like security lights or sirens
Video analytics| Enable deterrence devices (lights, audio) via early pre- intrusion detection
Senstar Symphony VMS| The software allows two-way audio support which enables voice-down capability, so security personnel can speak to intruders
DETECT| FlexZone| Fence-mounted perimeter intrusion detection (cable)
Senstar LM100| Perimeter intrusion detection (accelerometers in luminaires)
FiberPatrol| Fence-mounted perimeter intrusion detection (fiber optic cable)
Wireless Gate Sensor| Gate protection (accelerometer)
UltraWave| Gate and area protection (microwave)
Video analytics| Detect and track intruders and vehicles near, at, and inside the perimeter

Senstar LM100 Hybrid Perimeter Intrusion Detection and Intelligent Lighting System protecting an electrical storage yard.

ASSESS, COMMUNICATE AND RESPOND TO SECURITY THREATS

Sens tar’s video management software (VMS) and video analytic technologies complement perimeter sensors by providing assessment, communication, and response capabilities:

• Efficiently monitor hundreds of remote substations from a central location
• View surveillance video from all major camera manufacturers, including video from low-light and thermal devices
• Employ video analytics to enhance monitoring capabilities while reducing operator requirements
• Use sophisticated intelligent search for post-incident analysis

STREAMLINED VIDEO MANAGEMENT

The Senstar Symphony Common Operating Platform enables operators to control their entire video surveillance system from a central location. Operator features include:

• Integrated sensor, video analytics, and access control events
• On-site I/O device control, including 2-way “talk-down” intercoms
• Automated detection and tracking of vehicles and people

MOBILE SUPPORT FOR ON-CALL STAFF
Senstar Symphony can support on-call staff with a variety of functionality from their mobile device, including email/SMS alerts (with captured images), access to individual cameras, and on-device video recording.

cameras to intrusion location.
Senstar LM100| Uniform lighting along the perimeter enhances the assessment value of video cameras
Senstar Symphony| Camera callup, auto-PTZ, and video analytic overlays
Video analytics| Identify vehicles and people via license plate recognition and face recognition
COMMUNICATE| Senstar Symphony| Streamline display of alarm, video, and location data
RESPOND| Senstar Symphony| Provide response forces with key data, including mobile apps, and accurate location information

Senstar Symphony’s Alarm Console links sensor, video analytics, and access control events to multiple cameras, graphical maps, and event-specific instructions.

EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE DESIGNED FOR CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

In addition to effective assessment and response tools, critical entities require scalable solutions that are suitable for deployment across large numbers of sites, are ultra‑reliable, maintain a low nuisance alarm rate, and incorporate robust architectures that avoid downtime and unscheduled maintenance visits.

MADE FOR HARSH CONDITIONS

Senstar sensors are designed for use in harsh environments. The outdoor equipment is designed to operate across a wide temperature range (typically –40 to 70 °C) and includes advanced algorithms that minimize nuisance alarms generated by wind, rain, and snow.

ON-SITE FAULT TOLERANCE
Senstar sensors include support for bi-directional loop networks as well as redundant processors, power supplies, and network connections so that a failure of one component or sensor does not bring down the entire system.

REMOTE MANAGEMENT AND LOCAL FALLBACK
Site sensors can be managed by the E5000 Physical Security Appliance, designed for use at unmanned sites. It offers remote management, WAN/SCADA support, video storage, and local fallback capabilities if network connectivity is lost.

NO-MAINTENANCE VIDEO APPLIANCE
Senstar’s Thin Client provides a simple, low-cost way to display live and recorded video, as well as export video to common formats for post-incident analysis. The compact Linux appliance requires no maintenance or regular software updates, making it an easy way to bring surveillance video to those who need it.

SCALABLE, MULTI-SITE VIDEO MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
The Senstar Symphony Common Operating Platform uses a scalable architecture that offers a feature set ideal for critical infrastructure operators:

• Edge storage – Video may be stored on camera or edge devices to prevent the loss of critical video if network connectivity is disrupted.
• Licensing – Per-camera licensing makes Symphony ideal for gradual rollouts, as additional cameras can be added as required. Video analytic licenses are moveable – existing licenses can be repurposed to meet changing security demands.
• Built-in failover – Symphony includes support for redundancy and failover without the use of expensive Microsoft Clustering.

CLOUD-BASED DEVICE MANAGEMENT
The Senstar Enterprise Manager enables system administrators to centrally manage large numbers of video cameras and other security equipment. From a web-based interface, administrators can:

• Monitor the health of the video surveillance system
• Automate software and firmware updates
• Quickly identify offline cameras

PHYSICAL SECURITY SAMPLE PLAN

Physical threats| Equipment theft, vandalism, sabotage and trespassing
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Operational threats| Unauthorized access to outdoor equipment Unauthorized access to buildings and indoor systems
General deterrence practices| • Security lighting • Automated PA system

• Perimeter signage and warnings             • Overt video surveillance

• 2-way intercoms at entrances

TACTIC| DETERRENCE| DETECTION| DELAY| ASSESSMENT| COMMUNICATION| RESPONSE
---|---|---|---|---|---|---
Cut, climb, or lift fence fabric| Security fence or wall without rigging Perimeter lighting

PA system

| Fence sensor

Outdoor people tracking analytic

| High-quality and maintained security fence or wall| Surveillance system Security lighting

2-way intercom

| Automated electronic notifications

Email SMS

Mobile app)

Site security events linked to specific procedures and contact information

| Local security forces
Climb gate| Security gate without rigging Perimeter lighting

PA system

| Fence or gate sensor

Outdoor people tracking analytic

| High-quality and maintained security gate
Break or bypass gate lock| Security hardware 2-way intercom Surveillance system| Fence or gate sensor Latch contact

Outdoor people tracking analytic

| Security Hardware
Tunnel under fence or gate| Below-ground fence structure Hardened surface (e.g. concrete) Surveillance system| Fence sensor

Outdoor people tracking analytic

| High-quality and maintained security fence

Hardened surface (e.g. concrete)

Firearms and explosive devices| Ballistic fencing/walls| Outdoor people tracking analytic Audio sensors|
Ladder-assisted climb| Security fence without rigging Perimeter lighting

PA system

| Fence or gate sensor

Outdoor people tracking analytic

| High-quality and maintained security gate
Vehicle ramming| Security fence or wall| Fence or gate sensor

Outdoor vehicle tracking analytic

| Security fence or wall
Elevated position perimeter crossing| Security fence or wall without rigging| Outdoor people tracking analytic| Security fence or wall without rigging
Access via false or misappropriated credentials| Access control system Surveillance system| Schedule-based access

License plate and/or face recognition analytics

|

DETECT INTRUDERS AT THE PERIMETER

Outdoor People and Vehicle Tracking Analytic
Ideal for sites with comprehensive surveillance infrastructure

Senstar LM100
Ideal for new sites or those requiring security lighting

FiberPatrol
Fiber optic sensor, ideal for sites with existing security lighting

FlexZone
Ideal for sites with existing security lighting

MONITOR GATES AND OPEN AREAS

Sliding Gates
Monitor gate activity with a Wireless Gate Sensor
Swinging Gates
Attach FlexZone, FiberPatrol, or Senstar LM100 directly to gate panels
Open Areas
Monitor open areas with UltraWave microwaves

TRANSFORM PASSIVE

SURVEILLANCE INTO AN ACTIVE RESPONSE

Symphony supports cameras from all major manufacturers, including low-light and thermal models:

• Fixed cameras – Use outdoor video analytics to detect intruders outside and inside the fenceline
• PTZ cameras – Apply PTZ tracking analytics for hands-free camera control
• Intercoms – Use 2-way audio to deter intruders
• Device control – Trigger local deterrent mechanisms, including security lights and pre-recorded messages
• Alert on-call staff – Provide on-call security staff with access to alarms, photos and video feeds, and mobile recording
• Privacy – Meet GDPR requirements via built-in privacy controls, including dynamic masking, configuration retention policies, and granular operator privileges

Version: R1-E-EU-12/23
Copyright ©2023. All rights reserved. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. The Senstar name and logo, FiberPatrol, and FlexZone are registered trademarks of Senstar Corporation. UltraWave and the Senstar LM100 are trademarks of Senstar Corporation. senstar.com.

References

• Perimeter security. Video analytics. Sensors. Property protection - Senstar

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