Bank Security for All Financial Institutions
If you operate a financial institution, you more than likely have multiple locations or have assets in multiple locations in the form of branches or ATMs. Managing a distributed network of financial assets is challenging, especially as threats continue to evolve. You need a security system that not only recognizes threats (robberies, burglaries, vandalism, false ATM transactions, etc.) but also helps you respond to them effectively while contacting the appropriate authorities.
SONITROL offers a program specifically tailored to the needs of the financial services industry, including banks and credit unions. Based on our proprietary verified audio & video detection technology, a SONITROL system delivers effective protection with low false alarms, lightning-quick police response, and the highest apprehension rate in the industry.
Our integrated solutions can also include managed access control to restrict access to sensitive areas, as well as indoor and outdoor video surveillance to deter theft and vandalism. All of this is supported by our highly-trained SONITROL Central Station operators.
Challenges Faced by Financial Institutions
High-value targets: Financial institutions are attractive targets due to the cash, financial assets, customer information, and sensitive data they manage every day.
After-hours break-ins and ATM attacks: Criminals often target branches, ATMs, and drive-up banking locations after hours when facilities are unoccupied, and response times can be critical.
False alarms: Frequent false alarms can drain resources, create alarm fatigue, and potentially impact law enforcement response to legitimate security incidents.
Unified security solution: Managing security across multiple branches requires a layered approach that combines intrusion detection, video surveillance, access control, and verified alarm response in a single platform.
Security Challenges in the Finance Industry
The FBI investigates about 5,000 bank robberies each year*
Among financial institutions, 46% had a data breach in the past 24 months.
84% of financial institutions are exposed to third-party/vendor breaches
*Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Help Net Security, & Security Magazine
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Why Partner With SONITROL?
Verification can be the key to apprehension, preventing damage, and reducing significant loss at your financial institution. That’s why SONITROL is proud to be the leader in verified electronic security. Our highly trained and professional monitoring personnel form the heart of every verified security solution we deploy. Drawing on information from your integrated bank security system — audio, video, access control, and sensors — our operators quickly assess every alarm, alert the appropriate authorities, and provide ongoing real-time information to law enforcement and emergency personnel on the scene. SONITROL’s Monitoring Center gives you peace of mind, knowing that our team of professionals is on the job protecting your facility at all times.
While many security companies specialize in just one type of solution, SONITROL is an industry-leading expert in integrated solutions for intrusion, access control, video surveillance, and sensor data. We are experts at assessing your bank or organization’s vulnerabilities and recommending appropriate, cost-effective solutions to secure your facilities. Regardless of the type of financial institution you operate, our banking security solutions are designed to reduce loss and damage while increasing the chances of apprehension.
SONITROL has provided comprehensive security solutions for the finance community for more than 60 years. Today, we’re the third largest provider of finance security systems in North America. Our leading audio and video verification solutions for banks lead the industry in protecting organizations from false alarms and real threats.
We’ll detect and report any forcible entry made to the interior of your building while your SONITROL system is in operation, or the SONITROL Warranty will pay, replace, or repair any loss or damage to covered goods caused by the forcible entry up to $20,000 (depending on location and account).
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Whether you’re starting from scratch or updating an existing system, get started with SONITROL today for cutting-edge security, when and where you need it most.