Automated security camera footage archiving and analysis

Purpose

1.1. Securely automate archiving and analysis of all security camera footage to ensure compliance, rapid threat response, and operational efficiency within air force bases.
1.2. Enable incident detection, audit logs, real-time alerts, and forensic search by integrating with cloud/on-prem storage, analytics, and authentication systems.
1.3. Enforce retention policies, enable chain-of-custody verification, and reduce manual handling of sensitive video data for classified defense environments.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Scheduled intervals (e.g., hourly, daily, weekly) for automatic footage upload and archiving.
2.2. Motion or event detection from camera system APIs.
2.3. Security alert from perimeter sensors or access control systems.
2.4. Manual trigger via secure dashboard interface.
2.5. Footage reaching file size or retention age thresholds.

Platform Variants

3.1. AWS S3
• Function: S3 PutObject API for footage upload; S3 Event Notifications for archiving workflows.
• Example: Configure IAM user, enable S3 bucket notifications for object creation events.
3.2. Azure Blob Storage
• Function: Blob Upload API, Lifecycle policies for automated retention and deletion.
• Example: Attach Active Directory authentication, configure Event Grid for upload triggers.
3.3. Google Cloud Storage
• Function: Storage.objects.insert for video uploads; lifecycle management to auto-expire archived videos.
• Example: Set up Pub/Sub notifications for new uploads.
3.4. Milestone XProtect
• Function: Video Export API, Smart Search for motion analytics.
• Example: Schedule exports using rule engine; configure analytic event triggers.
3.5. Genetec Security Center
• Function: Archive Transfer API, Federation for cross-site footage analytics.
• Example: Enable API service account, configure archiving rules for camera groups.
3.6. IBM QRadar
• Function: Custom flow collector for video event logs; anomaly detection rules.
• Example: Parse log source for camera events, trigger workflow on detection of suspicious activity.
3.7. Splunk
• Function: HTTP Event Collector API for camera logs; video analytics via Splunk ML Toolkit.
• Example: Send video meta-events; configure ML-based alerting on anomalies.
3.8. Cisco Meraki
• Function: Camera snapshot API, video link generation via Dashboard API.
• Example: Schedule image snapshots, automate sharing with authorized personnel.
3.9. Dell EMC Isilon
• Function: S3 protocol uploads for footage; SmartQuotas for policy enforcement.
• Example: Mount storage for video systems, apply file retention policies.
3.10. Veeam Backup
• Function: Backup & Replication API, offsite archiving jobs.
• Example: Automatic start post-upload; retention scheduling in job configuration.
3.11. IBM Cloud Video
• Function: Video ingestion API, advanced AI analysis for scene/object detection.
• Example: Configure NAS uploader, enable cognitive analytics for new clips.
3.12. Axis Communications
• Function: VAPIX API, AXIS Camera Station Integrator for event-driven archiving.
• Example: Use event notifications to trigger archiving process.
3.13. Hanwha Wisenet
• Function: Open Platform SDK, video upload on event rule.
• Example: Event rule triggers transfer to designated archive server.
3.14. OnSSI Ocularis
• Function: Export API, Video Event Triggers.
• Example: Schedule periodic exports and define event-based triggers.
3.15. IBM Cloud Object Storage
• Function: S3-compatible storage API, event-based archiving scripts.
• Example: Trigger storage rules based on footage metadata.
3.16. Digital Barriers EdgeVis
• Function: Secure video streaming API, on-demand archive command.
• Example: Enable automatic secure push on detection of motion.
3.17. Commvault Complete Backup
• Function: Automated policy-driven data archiving, API for bulk ingest.
• Example: Configure video retention policy, schedule recurring jobs.
3.18. SolarWinds Security Event Manager
• Function: File integrity monitoring, event log collection for security camera logs.
• Example: Monitor storage health and trigger alerts for anomalies.
3.19. Hikvision
• Function: ISAPI streaming/export endpoints, Event Queue for triggers.
• Example: Use ISAPI for footage export upon alert.
3.20. Synology Surveillance Station
• Function: Surveillance Station API, Automatic Archive setting.
• Example: Enable Scheduled Archive; configure retention parameters.

Benefits

4.1. Reduces manual intervention, minimizing risk of human error or insider threat.
4.2. Enhances threat detection accuracy with automated video analytics integration.
4.3. Supports compliance with government retention and security mandates.
4.4. Enables fast access during security incidents with searchable, indexed footage.
4.5. Streamlines chain of custody and auditability for evidence management.
4.6. Scalable architecture adapts to any base size or number of cameras.
4.7. Cost savings by optimizing storage and automating retention enforcement.
4.8. Real-time alerting reduces incident response time.
4.9. Supports multi-platform redundancy and failover for critical operations.
4.10. Future-proofs security infrastructure with modular integrations.