SST (Other exams) case studies
SST · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The SST (Safety and Security Technology) certification is a professional credential for practitioners who design, operate, and maintain physical security systems and related safety technologies. It suits security technicians, integrators, operations staff, and loss-prevention specialists who need a working command of access control, video surveillance, alarm systems, and incident response. The SST case studies are 5 cases and about 2,475 words.
1PoE Budget and Camera Expansion on a 48-Port Switch
A distribution warehouse is adding 14 fixed IP cameras and 3 PTZ cameras to an existing 48-port managed PoE switch. Current load: 18 fixed cameras at 12.9 W each, 4 access-control panels at 15.4 W each, and 2 PTZ cameras at 25.5 W each.
576 words, about 3 min2Delayed Egress on a High-Value Cage Door
A distribution center has a high-value cage with one door that opens directly into a 44-inch-wide corridor and serves as the required egress for six cage workers; the corridor also serves 40 warehouse occupants. The door has a 1,200 lb magnetic lock, a request-to-exit motion sensor, a door-position switch, and a card reader.
487 words, about 2 min3Badge Cloning Alerts at a Campus Garage
A campus security operations center receives three SIEM alerts in nine minutes. A valid employee badge ID is used at the north parking garage entry at 22:14:06 and again at the south loading-dock door at 22:14:42, about 400 m apart.
486 words, about 2 min4Shrinkage at a 12-Store Regional Retailer
A 12-store regional retailer has 18.6 million in annual sales and a 1.6% shrink rate, compared with 0.9% for its peer group. One store accounts for 2.4% shrink and 22% of sales.
494 words, about 2 min5Camera Coverage of a Break Area and Union Notice Board
A manufacturing site operates in a jurisdiction that requires written notice and works-council consultation for employee monitoring. A new 180-degree camera was installed to cover a loading dock but also captures a break area and a union notice board.
432 words, about 2 min