Alarm Volume and Noise

How AI with Human Verification
Can Transform Alarm Management

Managing the sheer volume of alarms generated by modern access control and surveillance systems has become a daunting challenge in many sizeable physical security settings. A typical enterprise facility can experience millions of alarm events annually, with the vast majority being false or irrelevant. This noise not only consumes valuable time and resources but also impairs the ability of security teams to focus on real threats. Addressing this challenge requires a solution beyond traditional alarm systems—combining advanced AI with human verification to streamline operations and ensure actionable results.

The Problem with Alarm Overload

False alarms are the Achilles’ heel of conventional security systems. Common triggers include:

Equipment malfunctions, such as faulty sensors or worn-out components.
Environmental factors, like wind, rain, or changes in lighting conditions.
Human behavior, including employees propping open doors or tailgating through access points.

These nuisance alarms overwhelm security operation teams, leading to:

Wasted time: Each false alarm requires review, diverting attention from genuine security risks.
Resource strain: Dispatching guards or deploying personnel to investigate irrelevant events increases operational costs.
Alert fatigue: Repeated exposure to non-critical alarms reduces vigilance and increases the likelihood of missing a true threat.

Smarter Alarm Management with AI and Human Insight

Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence is an advanced solution that leverages artificial intelligence to filter alarms, enhanced by the crucial element of human verification. This innovative approach to alarm management revolutionizes the way organizations handle alerts by minimizing unnecessary noise and focusing attention on genuine threats.

With a sophisticated blend of AI technology and human insight, the system intelligently analyzes incoming alarms, distinguishing between critical alerts and false positives. This dual-layered strategy not only streamlines response efforts but also enhances overall safety and efficiency. Here’s a closer look at how it operates:

AI Filtering to Reduce Alarm Volume
Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence leverages AI models trained on millions of alarm events to identify patterns and distinguish between genuine threats and benign incidents. The system can automatically filter out low-risk alarms without human intervention by analyzing contextual data, such as door states, motion trajectories, and access logs. This approach reduces alarm volumes by up to 90%, enabling teams to focus on what matters most.

Human Verification for Critical Accuracy
While AI excels at identifying patterns, certain situations require human judgment to ensure accuracy. Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence incorporates a “human-in-the-loop” (HITL) process, where trained security operators review flagged events to confirm validity. This dual-layered approach ensures that even nuanced scenarios, such as suspicious behavior or subtle environmental factors, are assessed with precision.

Tailored Policies for Your Operations
Every organization is unique, and so are its security needs. Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence allows for customizing alarm handling policies based on specific site requirements, ensuring optimal performance across diverse environments. Whether dealing with high-traffic entry points or sensitive restricted areas, the system adapts to meet your operational goals.

Benefits of Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence's Approach

Enhanced Operational Efficiency
With AI handling the initial alarm filtering and humans verifying only critical incidents, teams can significantly reduce the time spent managing false alarms. This allows for a more strategic allocation of resources, reducing fatigue and improving response times.

Cost Savings
Organizations can achieve measurable cost reductions by cutting down on unnecessary dispatches and reducing the workload on security personnel. The combination of automated filtering and human oversight provides a scalable solution that maximizes return on investment.

Improved Threat Detection
Reducing noise doesn’t just save time—it ensures that genuine threats stand out. By focusing resources on verified alarms, teams can respond faster and with greater accuracy, minimizing the risk of missed incidents.

Scalability for Enterprise Needs
Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence is built to handle the complexity and scale of enterprise environments. Whether managing hundreds or thousands of sites, the system seamlessly integrates with existing infrastructure, ensuring consistent performance across diverse locations.

Real-World Results

Organizations that have implemented AI-driven monitoring solutions like Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence report dramatic improvements:

Up to 90% reduction in alarm volumes.
Faster alarm review times, with critical incidents resolved in seconds rather than minutes.
Increased operator focus, leading to better decision-making and overall security outcomes.

Transform Alarm Management with Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence

The days of being overwhelmed by false alarms are over. With Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence’s AI-powered alarm filtering and human
verification, organizations can reclaim control of their alarm systems, reduce operational strain, and focus on protecting what matters most. By eliminating nuisance noise, security teams can respond to incidents faster, more effectively, and with greater confidence—ensuring a safer, more secure environment for all.

Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence
AI-Powered, Human-Verified Monitoring Solution

Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence is a revolutionary AI-powered, human-verified SOC monitoring platform built on years of security monitoring experience. It seamlessly integrates with your existing systems, filtering out noise and contextualizing real events for efficient review by trained Operators. This human-in-the-loop approach, combined with efficient workflows, advanced AI and machine learning, and the expertise of operators in the Cobalt Command Center, enables swift and accurate judgment. The seamless collaboration of these elements allows our customers to accelerate their response to security threats.

Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence delivers proactive centralized monitoring without noise, allowing the Cobalt Command Center to contextualize instantly and deliver effective judgment. Security threats often involve an overwhelming number of false alarms, making it difficult to identify real dangers. Traditional security measures are reactive, leaving critical gaps in protection. The challenge of maintaining constant vigilance is significant; human attention wanes, and it’s impossible to monitor everything effectively at all times.

Integrating new technology with existing systems can be challenging, potentially leading to inefficiencies. Without the right tools for data analysis, making informed security decisions becomes increasingly difficult. Identifying these challenges is crucial for advancing toward more proactive and efficient security solutions, and Cobalt Monitoring Intelligence excels in addressing them.