Security

Review: Gain Better Sight and Insight with the Verkada CD52 Dome Camera

Clear and crisp images deliver powerful physical security for healthcare locations.

Carlos Soto is an award-winning reviewer and journalist with 20 years of experience covering technology and business.

Physical security is a major concern for hospitals, as threats of violence put patients and providers at risk. A 2022 report from video surveillance company Pro-Vigil reveals that 28 percent of respondents experienced a general increase in physical security incidents in 2021, up from 20 percent in 2020. Additionally, about 27 percent anticipate such incidents to continue.

One major technology supports both physical security and cybersecurity efforts: video cameras. Cameras play a key role in implementing sound visitor management systems and access management by providing effective video surveillance. Cameras can record and deter theft, unauthorized access and on-premises attacks, and when placed in the right locations, they can also help address data theft and insider threats.

Crystal Clear Images Keep Healthcare Organizations Secure

Measuring 5.7 by 5.7 by 4.1 inches and weighing just under 26 ounces, the Verkada CD52 Dome indoor camera is unobtrusive and built with a sturdy, vandal-proof exterior. It has a powerful zoom lens, with 3X optical and digital zoom and 5-megapixel resolution.

In night and day tests, the camera produced crisp images, even in low light. Testers could easily identify faces, people and clothing. Verkada’s analytics features include unlimited cloud archiving and automatic firmware and software updates, which are ideal for healthcare organizations looking to scale up their camera systems.

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Efficient and Effective Video Surveillance for Healthcare

The Verkada CD52 has features that are hallmarks of effective video surveillance networks: data encryption in transit and at rest, onboard storage and advanced motion-based insight.

The camera can store recordings for 60 days with an onboard storage capacity of 512 gigabytes, which could prove essential for securing data as part of a larger backup strategy.

Verkada’s platform also enables secure access on any device, from anywhere. And with a camera that can be configured and brought online in minutes, network administrators save time and resources when installing multiple units.

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Additionally, with the camera’s cloud-managed features, no added software is required; complexities such as port forwarding are eliminated from the install.

IT security teams can rest easy with SAML-based integration to single sign-on solutions and real-time alerts if cameras fall offline.

Keep physical security at the forefront with the Verkada CD52 Dome camera. It delivers critical enterprise-grade security for indoor environments, is simple to install and works out of the box without additional downloads or configurations.

Top Tools and Features of the Verkada CD52

Patient data is extremely valuable to criminals: By some estimates, electronic health record data can sell for as much as $1,000 on the black market. One key component of a multiprong strategy for security is robust video surveillance.

In healthcare settings in particular, video cameras can play a key role in stopping violent incidents, safeguarding sensitive areas such as drug lockers, and thwarting insider threats for cyberattack.

To be effective, the Verkada CD52 and other camera systems need to provide the following features:

Powerful edge processing capabilities that deliver advanced computer vision
Analytics and insights that can be used to quickly filter people, with detection based on a variety of details such as clothing color and face recognition
Footage processed directly on the camera, so results are instantly available and always accessible
Low bandwidth requirements, ranging from 20 to 50 kilobits per second, per camera, at rest

An effective camera system should also offer centralized management capabilities that provide seamless access for administrators and require minimal or no training.

Healthcare systems can take great strides to secure their entire enterprise — both their data and their people — with a strong video surveillance approach.