Smarter Security for the Factory Floor

Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence deploys AI Handlers across your cameras and access points — detecting threats, triaging alarms, and responding to events before they become incidents.

The Challenge

Why Traditional Security Falls Short in Manufacturing

Manufacturing facilities face a unique mix of high-volume alarm traffic, expansive perimeters, and around-the-clock operational demands that overwhelm conventional security approaches.

High False Alarm Volume

Door Forced Open and Door Held Open alerts from loading docks, shift changes, and delivery traffic overwhelm GSOC teams with nuisance alarms that mask real threats.

Perimeter & Access Control Gaps

Tailgating at turnstiles, badge misuse, and unauthorized zone entry across large manufacturing campuses create blind spots conventional monitoring can't close.

Workplace Violence Risk

Active shooter preparedness is a real concern for manufacturing. Gun detection and rapid lockdown capabilities are becoming baseline requirements, not options.

Off-Shift Coverage Gaps

Skeleton security crews during second and third shifts and weekends leave facilities vulnerable — exactly when unauthorized access and perimeter breaches are most likely.

The Solution

How Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence Works for Manufacturing

AI Handlers process every security event through a four-step chain — turning raw alarms and camera feeds into intelligent, documented responses.

1. Detect

Handlers monitor camera feeds and access control data for security events — door alarms, unauthorized access, weapons, and perimeter breaches. 2. ### Reason AI evaluates context: delivery driver at a loading dock, shift change causing tailgating, or genuine security threat? Handlers apply manufacturing-specific logic. 3. ### Act Based on reasoning, Handlers clear nuisance alarms, escalate to Remote Specialists, trigger lockdown protocols, or dispatch on-site security. 4. ### Resolve Every event is documented with a full audit trail — video evidence, Handler decisions, actions taken, and outcome — supporting compliance requirements.

Handlers Built for Manufacturing Environments

Purpose-built AI Handlers address the specific security challenges manufacturers face every day — from production floor safety to perimeter integrity.

Gun Detection Handler

Gun Detection & Active Shooter Response

The Gun Detection Handler identifies firearms on camera feeds and immediately escalates through configured response protocols. A global heavy equipment manufacturer uses this capability for active shooter simulations, while a specialized currency manufacturing facility runs gun detection across its high-security production environment.

Tailgating Handler

Tailgating Detection

Monitors turnstiles, mantrap doors, and secure production zone entries for unauthorized tailgating — catching access control violations that badge systems alone miss.

DFO / DHO Handler

DFO/DHO Alarm Triage

AI Handlers process Door Forced Open and Door Held Open alarms from loading docks and production areas, filtering nuisance alarms from genuine security events — dramatically reducing alert fatigue.

Loitering Handler

Loitering & People Detection

Monitors perimeters, restricted zones, and sensitive areas for unauthorized presence. Handlers detect and assess loitering activity around facility boundaries and high-value storage areas.

Emergency Response

Remote Lockdown

In an emergency, authorized operators and Remote Specialists can trigger facility-wide or zone-specific lockdowns directly through Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence — coordinating with your existing access control system for immediate response.

AI Handlers for Every Zone of Your Facility

Select a zone to see how Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence protects it.

AI Handler — Live

Gun Detected — Assembly Building A, Camera 12

• Event Detected Gun Detection Handler triggered. Camera 12, Assembly Building A. Firearm identified in frame.
• AI Reasoning Scene analysis confirms firearm. Not a tool or false positive. Priority: Critical. Human verification required.
• Automated Actions Security operator alerted. PACS lockdown initiated for Assembly Building A. Law enforcement notification triggered.
• Event Resolved Security operator confirmed. Building secured. Logged with video evidence and full audit trail.

AI Handler — Live

Tailgating Detected — Main Gate Turnstile 2

• Event Detected Tailgating Handler triggered. Two individuals passed through Turnstile 2 on a single badge swipe.
• AI Reasoning Badge ID verified: authorized employee. Second individual: no badge scan detected. Shift change window active. Probable unauthorized entry.
• Automated Actions Gate security notified via Slack. Video clip captured and attached. Access control event logged in LenelS2 OnGuard.
• Event Resolved Gate officer intercepted individual. Visitor without badge — escorted to check-in. Logged with video evidence.

AI Handler — Live

Door Held Open — Dock Bay 3, Shipping

• Event Detected ACS alarm: Door Held Open — Dock Bay 3, Shipping/Receiving. Open duration: 8 min 42 sec.
• AI Reasoning Checked delivery schedule: no active delivery at Bay 3. After-hours window. Door should be secured.
• Automated Actions PA announcement triggered. Slack alert to dock supervisor. ServiceNow ticket created.
• Event Cleared Dock worker secured door. Root cause: post-delivery oversight. Logged with video evidence.

AI Handler — Live

Loitering Detected — Warehouse C, North Perimeter

• Event Detected Loitering Handler triggered. Individual detected near Warehouse C north entrance for 4+ minutes. No badge activity.
• AI Reasoning No scheduled access for this zone. Individual does not match employee patterns. After-hours timeframe. Potential unauthorized presence.
• Automated Actions Security patrol dispatched. Video clip with timestamps captured. Perimeter camera tracking activated.
• Event Resolved Patrol identified individual as a delivery driver from adjacent property. Trespass warning issued. Logged with evidence.

Proven in Manufacturing

Real Results from Real Deployments

6× Camera expansion from pilot to full deployment at a global heavy equipment manufacturer

30 Day pilot program proving value before annual contract commitment

16 Integrated devices at a single high-security currency manufacturing facility

Integrations

Connects to Your Existing Infrastructure

Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence layers onto the camera, access control, and alarm systems already in your facility — no rip-and-replace required.

Access Control Systems

Integrates with LenelS2 OnGuard, BrivoOne, and Genetec for unified event processing across access points.

VMS Integration

Connects to Genetec, Milestone, Verkada, and BrivoOne to provide camera-correlated event context and evidence capture.

Edge Processors

EP-L Edge Processors enable on-premise video analysis — keeping processing local for low-latency detection at manufacturing sites.

Alarm System Integration

Processes DFO/DHO alarms from physical alarm panels, enabling AI triage of door events from loading docks and production areas.

Communication & Ticketing

Integrates with Slack and ServiceNow for real-time notifications, guard dispatch, and service ticket generation.

Professional Services

Cobalt's integration team configures custom connections for facility-specific systems and workflows during deployment.

Deployment

Built to Fit Your Facility

Start with a focused pilot, prove value in your environment, and expand on your terms.

Pilot-First Approach

Begin with a 30-day pilot covering 10–14 cameras in your highest-priority areas. Prove the value of AI-powered event triage in your specific manufacturing environment before committing to a full deployment.

No Disruption

Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence layers onto your existing camera and access control infrastructure. Keep your current VMS, access control panels, and alarm systems — Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence connects to what you already have.

On-Premise

EP-L Edge Processors handle video analysis on-premise — keeping processing local for low-latency detection without requiring all video to traverse your network to the cloud.

Predictable

Auto-renewing annual contracts with predictable pricing. A global heavy equipment manufacturer expanded from a 10-camera pilot to 60 cameras — the model is built for growth.

FAQ

Common Questions

How does Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence integrate with our existing camera systems? Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence layers onto your existing camera and access control infrastructure with no rip-and-replace required. It connects to your VMS and access control systems through integrations, and EP-L Edge Processors enable on-premise video analysis.

What types of events can Handlers detect in a manufacturing environment? Handlers in a manufacturing context detect and process events including gun detection and active shooter scenarios, tailgating at turnstiles and secure entries, Door Forced Open (DFO) and Door Held Open (DHO) alarms, loitering and people detection in restricted zones, perimeter intrusion, and fall detection for workplace safety. Each Handler applies manufacturing-specific logic to triage events through the Detect, Reason, Act, and Resolve chain.

How does the pilot program work? Cobalt AI offers a 30-day pilot program that typically starts with 10 to 14 cameras covering your highest-priority areas — loading docks, secure production zones, or perimeter access points. The pilot proves value in your specific manufacturing environment before committing to a full deployment. Pilots consistently convert to annual contracts, with customers expanding camera counts significantly after seeing results.

Can Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence monitor loading docks and outdoor areas? Yes. Handlers are designed to process events from both indoor and outdoor cameras. Loading dock monitoring is a core manufacturing use case — DHO and DFO Handlers triage door alarms from dock doors, while People Detection and Loitering Handlers monitor outdoor perimeters and restricted zones around your facility.

What happens when a gun is detected? When the Gun Detection Handler identifies a firearm on camera, it immediately triggers an escalation workflow. The event is prioritized for human-in-the-loop verification by a security operator, and response protocols are activated based on your facility's configured escalation procedures — which can include remote lockdown, law enforcement notification, and on-site security dispatch.

How does DFO/DHO alarm triage reduce false alarms? AI Handlers process every Door Forced Open and Door Held Open alarm through the Detect, Reason, Act, and Resolve chain. Instead of sending every alarm to your security team, the Handler verifies the event against camera feeds and contextual data — filtering nuisance alarms caused by delivery traffic, shift changes, and normal operations from genuine security events that require human attention.

Can we get remote lockdown capability? Yes. Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence supports remote lockdown through access control integrations. In an emergency, authorized operators and Remote Specialists can trigger facility-wide or zone-specific lockdowns directly through the platform, coordinating with your existing access control system for immediate response.

What's the difference between Handlers and traditional video analytics? Traditional video analytics simply detect events and generate alerts. Handlers go further — they process events through an intelligent Detect, Reason, Act, and Resolve workflow. A Handler doesn't just detect a Door Held Open; it reasons about the context, decides whether to escalate or clear the alarm, acts by notifying appropriate personnel, and resolves the event with a documented outcome. This dramatically reduces false alarm fatigue and ensures genuine threats receive immediate attention.

About Cobalt AI

Cobalt AI is an AI-powered security monitoring platform. Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence deploys AI Handlers — intelligent workflows — that process security events through a Detect, Reason, Act, and Resolve chain. Handlers triage camera and access control events with contextual intelligence, escalating to Remote Specialists when human judgment is needed. Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence integrates with existing camera, VMS, and access control infrastructure through edge processors and system integrations, serving customers across manufacturing, financial services, technology, healthcare, and logistics verticals.