Uncompromising Security. Absolute Compliance.
Protecting financial assets, sensitive data, and personnel with integrated security systems that meet strict regulatory requirements.
ZEI delivers branch and corporate banking security: vault and ATM monitoring, biometric and dual-credential access for sensitive areas, video retention aligned to FDIC / NCUA expectations, and audit-ready reporting. Built for regulated environments where chain-of-custody and incident response timelines matter.
Technology Partners
A representative banking & finance environment of the kind ZEI engineers infrastructure for.
What this industry deals with.
- Long video retention and immutable audit logs to satisfy regulators and litigation
- Open lobbies that must look welcoming while remaining tightly secured
- Distributed branch networks requiring centralized monitoring and consistent standards
- ATM physical security and anti-skimming integration
- Workforce coverage — no on-site IT at smaller branches
Financial Grade Protection
Advanced systems designed specifically for the high-stakes environment of banking and finance.
Vault & Safe Monitoring
Beyond standard alarms.
Deploy seismic sensors, dual-tech motion detectors, and high-res video to secure your most critical assets.
Identity Verification
Know who is entering.
Implement biometric access control and multi-factor authentication for restricted areas and server rooms.
ATM Security
Protecting remote assets.
Integrated video and anti-skimming technology to safeguard ATMs and the customers using them.
Audit & Compliance
Ready for inspection.
Automated reporting and long-term video retention to easily meet FDIC, NCUA, and internal audit requirements.
How this gets applied.
Vault and safe deposit area surveillance
Multi-camera coverage with retention aligned to regulator and insurance requirements; seismic and dual-tech sensors at the vault perimeter.
Branch dual-control workflows
Dual-credential access on cash-handling and IT closet doors; access events tied to camera review and audit logs.
ATM monitoring & anti-skimming
Camera-on-keypad video, anti-skimming sensors, and integration with ATM telemetry for early tampering detection.
Corporate floor segmentation
Turnstiles and elevator dispatch enforcing floor-by-floor access; visitor management with badge-photo verification.
Systems we typically deploy.
An opinionated, ordered stack — what most banking & finance engagements include, in priority order.
Video Surveillance
ZEI engineers commercial video surveillance systems built around modern IP cameras, edge AI analytics, and cloud or on-premise video management
Access Control
ZEI deploys cloud-managed and enterprise access control across single-door deployments and multi-site campuses
Intrusion Alarm
ZEI engineers commercial intrusion detection systems that integrate with video surveillance and access control to verify threats before responders are dispatched
Physical AI
ZEI deploys physical AI — computer vision, behavioral analytics, and machine learning — that turns existing camera infrastructure into intelligent sensors
Cloud Infrastructure
ZEI hosts and manages cloud infrastructure for physical security, video, and building systems on AWS, GCP, and Azure
Intercom Systems
ZEI deploys IP and SIP-based intercom systems that connect entry stations to mobile apps, desk phones, and security operations — bringing visitor management, video, and access control into a single workflow
Built to the standards that apply.
FDIC / NCUA / OCC guidance
Surveillance, retention, and dual-control practices consistent with examiner expectations.
Bank Protection Act
Minimum security device requirements at federally insured branches.
PCI DSS
Physical access controls and surveillance around cardholder environments.
Branch vs. Corporate
Tailored solutions for different financial environments.
Retail Branches
Customer-facing security that protects without intimidating.
- Covert camera placement
- Panic button integration
- Tailgating detection
- Lobby loitering alerts
- Centralized management
Corporate Headquarters
Enterprise-level access control and data center protection.
- Turnstile integration
- Elevator dispatch control
- Server room biometrics
- Visitor management systems
- Global identity sync
From the engineering blog.
Background reading our team draws from when designing infrastructure for banking & finance.
NDAA Compliance Explained
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Cybersecurity Best Practices for IP Cameras
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Hybrid Cloud Video Storage: Balancing Retention, Bandwidth, and Cost
The debate over where to store surveillance video has evolved beyond the binary choice of on-premises NVR versus cloud.
Frequently asked.
How long should we retain branch video?
Can the same system work at our branches and corporate headquarters?
How do you handle robbery and duress events?
Is your hardware NDAA compliant?
Talk to an engineer.
Tell us about your banking & finance facility and what you're trying to solve. Our engineering team will respond with a system design tailored to your environment.
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