Security System Monitoring Checklist

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This Template was installed 3 times.

System Health & Availability

1 of 6

Verifies the core functionality and uptime of the security system components.

System Uptime (%)

CPU Utilization (%) - Main Server

RAM Usage (%) - Main Server

Disk Space Usage (%) - Recording Storage

Network Connectivity Status

Last System Health Check Date

Time of Last Health Check

Notes on System Health

Alarm Event Monitoring & Response

2 of 6

Focuses on real-time monitoring of alarms and the protocols for responding to them.

Alarm Response Time (Minutes)

Scheduled Alarm System Tests (Time)

Alarm Notification Method (Primary)

Alarm Notification Method (Secondary/Backup)

Detailed Description of Recent Alarm Event (if applicable)

Types of Alarms Monitored (Select all that apply)

Last Reviewed Alarm Logs

Notes/Comments Regarding Alarm Response Procedures

Video Surveillance Monitoring

3 of 6

Addresses the live viewing, recording, and review of security camera feeds.

Start Time of Live Monitoring Shift

End Time of Live Monitoring Shift

Summary of Events Observed During Shift

Number of Alarm Events Observed

Number of Unusual or Suspicious Activities Noted (e.g., loitering)

Camera Image Quality Assessment

Cameras Requiring Adjustment/Maintenance

Screenshot of Significant Event (if applicable)

Access Control System Monitoring

4 of 6

Covers monitoring of door access, entry/exit points, and user activity.

Number of Access Control Events (Last Hour)

Number of Door Forcing Attempts (Last 24 Hours)

Number of Access Denied Attempts (Last 24 Hours)

Current System Status

Last System Log Review Time

Notes/Comments on Current Access Control System Status

Affected Doors/Areas (if any issues)

Last Scheduled Maintenance Date

Reporting & Log Review

5 of 6

Details the process of generating and analyzing reports to identify trends and anomalies.

Number of Alarm Events Reviewed

Summary of Reviewed Events (Including False Alarms)

Date of Log Review

Time of Log Review

Overall System Log Status

Notes/Comments on Log Review (e.g., Recurring Issues, Unusual Activity)

Attached Log Export (if applicable)

Trending Analysis Performed?

System Maintenance & Testing

6 of 6

Outlines procedures for regular testing, maintenance, and updates to ensure optimal system performance.

Last System-Wide Health Check Date

Battery Backup Test Result (Voltage)

Last Scheduled System Diagnostic Run Time

Firmware Version Status

Number of False Alarms in Last Month

Detailed Notes from Last System Testing

Date of Last Network Security Scan

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