The Virginia Port Authority faced several unique challenges following the terrorist attacks of 9/11. Needing to manage risk at its three marine terminals located on the Southern tip of Virginia from security threats (Norfolk International Terminals, Newport News Marine Terminal and Portsmouth Marine Terminal), it invested $22 million in security upgrades that included 250 IP-based video cameras, new access control software, perimeter fence sensors and other security elements to harden buildings.

Now, it needed to provide its police officers and dispatchers in its new command center in Norfolk with the ability to integrate these devices and electronic access to this data at a moments notice. In this case study presentation, listeners hear about the challenges the Virginia Port Authority faced managing thousands of security devices and its need to integrate data. Learn about the process it went through to identify a solution, the steps it took to implement it and how situation management enables the port manage risk and add other security solutions in the future.

Presenters:
Rafi Bhonker - Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Orsus
Mike Brewer - Captain, Operations Division Commander, Virginia Port Authority Police Department