Verkada Command Platform

Verkada's Command platform is a unified, cloud-based physical security and smart building platform that consolidates video surveillance, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, visitor management, and intercoms into a single web and mobile interface. Instead of relying on traditional NVRs/DVRs and siloed on-premises systems, Verkada uses a hybrid-cloud architecture with smart edge devices that store and process video locally while being centrally managed from the cloud. This dramatically simplifies deployment and lifecycle management and allows organizations with large, distributed estates—such as schools, hospitals, retailers, manufacturers, corporate campuses, and government agencies—to standardize on one operating platform for all physical security and building monitoring needs.

At the core of the platform are hybrid cloud cameras with onboard storage (up to 365 days retention) and edge-based AI analytics for people and vehicle detection, motion and object search, and intelligent alerting. These capabilities are deeply integrated with Verkada Access, enabling security teams to correlate every door event with synchronized video footage and to manage doors, users, and schedules from anywhere. The system supports mobile credentials in Apple Wallet and Google Wallet, encrypted keycards, Bluetooth unlock, PIN codes, and license plate recognition for vehicle access. Identity and access lifecycle management is streamlined via SSO and directory integrations with Active Directory, Okta, and Azure AD, SCIM-based provisioning, and support for Google Workspace, while Verkada's APIs and Helix integrations allow customers to connect to collaboration tools such as Slack and Microsoft Teams, as well as building management, emergency notification, and property management systems for automated workflows and richer situational awareness.

Verkada complements these capabilities with enterprise-grade reliability, automation, and compliance. Devices are PoE-powered for rapid deployment, receive automatic firmware updates, and are backed by a 10-year hardware warranty and 24/7 support, reducing both security risk and operational overhead. The Command platform undergoes regular independent audits and is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant, with ISO 27001:2022, ISO 27017:2015, ISO 27018:2019, and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certifications for information security and cloud privacy. Verkada supports customers' compliance with GDPR and HIPAA, offers NDAA-compliant and FIPS 140-2 validated hardware, and provides government-grade options including FedRAMP Moderate "In Process" status for deployments in AWS GovCloud alongside TX-RAMP provisional certification. Combined with granular role-based access controls, detailed audit logging, and a growing library of AI-powered investigation and automation features, Verkada positions the Command platform as an enterprise-ready "operating system for buildings" that unifies safety, security, and operational insight in a single cloud-managed solution.