//Glossary
Situational Awareness
The perception, comprehension, and projection of what is happening across a security environment. In security operations, it means knowing where every asset is, what state it's in, and what's about to happen.
//Related Terms
Common Operating Picture (COP)
A real-time, unified visual display of all deployed security assets — guards, cameras, sensors, and vehicles — on a single map. Provides operators with complete situational awareness across multiple sites simultaneously.
Anomaly Detection
AI-powered identification of deviations from normal patterns in guard behaviour, patrol routes, sensor data, and system access. Flags potential security issues before they become incidents.
Threat Assessment
Systematic evaluation of potential security threats to a site or operation, considering likelihood, impact, and existing countermeasures. Informs resource allocation and security planning.
Real-Time Monitoring
Continuous, live observation of security operations data — guard positions, camera feeds, sensor alerts, and system status — enabling immediate response to events as they occur.