Purpose
1.2. Automate dissemination of lockdown alerts via multiple channels for maximum reach and redundancy.
1.3. Integrate instant communication with physical security systems to initiate site lockdown protocols.
1.4. Maintain logs and audit trails of all notifications for compliance and post-incident review.
1.5. Minimize manual intervention to accelerate response and remove potential for human error.
Trigger Conditions
2.2. API or sensor trigger (e.g., security breach, unauthorized perimeter access).
2.3. Critical event detection from surveillance analytics.
2.4. Receipt of credible external alert (e.g., government agency, local police).
Platform Variants
3.1. Twilio SMS
• Feature/Setting: SMS API — configure to send predefined lockdown message to group contacts upon trigger.
• Sample: Set API endpoint /Messages, method POST, body with alert text and recipient list.
3.2. SendGrid
• Feature/Setting: Email API — design emergency alert template, trigger via POST /mail/send.
• Sample: To, Subject "EMERGENCY AIRSTRIP LOCKDOWN", Body alert, Recipients [email protected].
3.3. Slack
• Feature/Setting: Incoming Webhooks — deliver JSON-formatted lockdown notification to designated channel.
• Sample: Webhook URL, POST payload with @everyone alert and timestamp.
3.4. Microsoft Teams
• Feature/Setting: Incoming Webhook Connector — post adaptive card message to security channel.
• Sample: URL, JSON payload "ALERT: AIRSTRIP LOCKDOWN".
3.5. PagerDuty
• Feature/Setting: Events API v2 — trigger high-urgency incident for response teams.
• Sample: Routing key, SUMMARY: "Lockdown initiated", SEVERITY: critical.
3.6. Opsgenie
• Feature/Setting: Alert API — create alert with escalation policy for response.
• Sample: POST alert, Message: "Immediate lockdown", Teams: Security.
3.7. Cisco Webex
• Feature/Setting: Create Message API in space for security staff.
• Sample: Room ID, Message "EMERGENCY LOCKDOWN", MentionAll flag.
3.8. ServiceNow
• Feature/Setting: Incident Table REST API — log incident, send workflow notifications.
• Sample: POST new incident, alert type "lockdown", triggers notification workflow.
3.9. Salesforce
• Feature/Setting: Flow Builder or Apex REST — trigger emergency tasks to relevant users.
• Sample: Workflow "Lockdown Notification", email alert to predefined contacts.
3.10. Google Workspace (Gmail & Chat)
• Feature/Setting: Apps Script — Gmail: send broadcast email; Chat: push bot alert.
• Sample: For Loop contacts, sendEmail(), postMessage().
3.11. Zoom
• Feature/Setting: Webhook Event API — alert popup in relevant meetings/rooms.
• Sample: Send alert text via Zoom notification API.
3.12. Mattermost
• Feature/Setting: Incoming Webhook — multi-channel lockdown notification.
• Sample: Set URL, post JSON message "Airstrip lockdown".
3.13. WhatsApp Business API
• Feature/Setting: Send Message Endpoint — push out alert to all staff on WhatsApp.
• Sample: POST {"recipient": "+1...", "msg": "Lockdown"}.
3.14. Firebase Cloud Messaging
• Feature/Setting: Push Notification API — send to all registered mobile devices.
• Sample: POST to /send with topic "lockdown_alert".
3.15. Pushover
• Feature/Setting: Messages API — send critical notification to staff mobile apps.
• Sample: POST user/group key, Message: "Immediate lockdown".
3.16. AWS SNS
• Feature/Setting: Publish API — distribute SMS/Email/Push at scale.
• Sample: TopicArn: “lockdown-alerts”, Message: "Lockdown initiated".
3.17. Azure Logic Apps
• Feature/Setting: Workflow trigger — integrate multiple channels and systems.
• Sample: Trigger via HTTP request, Actions: email, SMS, push, Teams alert.
3.18. Zendesk
• Feature/Setting: Ticket API — create "lockdown" ticket, auto-notify agents.
• Sample: POST /tickets/new, Subject: "Emergency lockdown".
3.19. Webhook (Generic REST Endpoint)
• Feature/Setting: POST to internal or partner systems for custom notification or control logic.
• Sample: Endpoint URL, JSON body with eventType: "lockdown".
3.20. Siren System (IoT Integration)
• Feature/Setting: IoT cloud API or GPIO web service; activate connected siren or PA.
• Sample: POST /device/siren ID: ON, confirm status.
3.21. Okta
• Feature/Setting: API-triggered custom alert to all system users, force screen popup.
• Sample: Custom event, "broadcast message", logout non-admins if needed.
3.22. Splunk
• Feature/Setting: Alert Action — log, send, and escalate incident in SIEM.
• Sample: Alert rule "lockdown", Action: Send email + webhook.
3.23. Honeywell Security Suite
• Feature/Setting: API or system-integrated trigger — lockdown physical access points.
• Sample: Set endpoint for lockdown, eventType: Emergency_Lockdown, auth and site code.
Benefits
4.2. Reduces chance of missed personnel with platform diversity and redundancy.
4.3. Ensures auditability and compliance by documenting all actions and notifications.
4.4. Minimizes human error with standardized, repeatable emergency protocols.
4.5. Supports both digital and physical action integration, improving overall airstrip security.