Re: Security Camera Policy

[Chad McDonald <chad.mcdonald () GCSU EDU>]

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We have recently added a GE system to our campus that seems to be a
good middle ground between image quality, versatility, and manageable
network bandwidth.  Basically it uses normal security cameras (coax)
or IP cameras that feed back to a local DVR that is "host" to up to
16 cameras.  The DVR in turn has both ethernet connection and a fiber
connection.  The fiber is dedicated for security camera use and feeds
back to the Public Safety head end where it is joined via video
switcher to the other DVRs located around campus.  The fiber is used
to allow Public Safety to view realtime EXTREMELY HIGH quality video
and to controly Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras.  The ethernet piece of the DVR
allows for viewing of archival footage.  Technically it will allow
realtime viewing, but we have a policy in development to prevent
that.  The DVRs store the footage locally.  To review footage you are
able to search time periods or events and download the footage as a
single file instead of streaming it from the DVR.


Thanks,
Chad McDonald, CISSP
Chief Information Security Officer
Georgia College & State University
478.445.4473  Office
478.454.8250 Cell
478.445.1202 Fax

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[mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Chris Steele
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Subject: Re: [SECURITY] Security Camera Policy

All are IP based and the cameras have had little impact on network
performance because they have been segmented off using a logical
VLAN.

We originally began by purchasing servers with large drives either
internally or drive cages, but we have since moved all of the camera
storage to SAN.  We keep 30 days of "live" data on the SAN for
retrieval and another 30 days on tape.

I would say the cameras are approximately $2500 each.  There are a
number of different options that can change that price and keep in
mind that does not include storage space cabling, etc.  They do have
power injectors or if you have PoE switches that will work as well.

We are using Dell/EMC SAN and primarily 320GB SATA drives for this
application.

Example - (512) Bed Residence Hall has approximately (38) cameras
taking jpg image every 2 seconds when there is motion.  There is
approximately 7GB per day of data storage.

Thanks

Chris Steele
Infrastructure Services Manager
Angelo State University - IT
325-942-2334 x254
chris.steele () angelo edu

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[mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Steve Brukbacher
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 2:49 PM
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Subject: Re: [SECURITY] Security Camera Policy

Hi Chris,
How do you guys handle the file storage/backup/archival?  Any
hardware recommendations?

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Steve Brukbacher
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Information Security Coordinator
UWM Computer Security Web Site www.security.uwm.edu
Phone: 414.229.2224 Fax: 414.229.4087




Chris Steele wrote:

> Ryan,
>
> We embarked on a similar project approximately 2 years ago.  We have
> implemented the E-Watch IP Cameras.  There are approximately 120 on
> campus today and it started with 12 to monitor our own computer
> labs.   It has spread to Residence Halls quickly and Library as
> well.  It is  currently utilized by the University Police, IT,
> Library and Residence Life.
>
> Thanks
>
> Chris Steele
> Infrastructure Services Manager
> Angelo State University - IT
> 325-942-2334 x254
> chris.steele () angelo edu
>
> *Everything is possible...The impossible just takes longer*
>
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> [mailto:SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU] On Behalf Of Rose, Ryan
> Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 8:29 PM
> To: SECURITY () LISTSERV EDUCAUSE EDU
> Subject: [SECURITY] Security Camera Policy
>
> Hello,
>
> We have recently had several request made of our IT deparment to
> provide recommendations on security camera products and designs.  I
> would
appreciate
> any feedback anyone has on products being used at your institutions
> and  any policies you may have in place to govern the installation
> and
> products
being
> purchased.  Also, I'm curious about how the systems are being
> supported,
IT,
> Police department, facilities?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Ryan Rose
> Director Core Services
> University of Northern Colorado
>
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