//Glossary
RTSP (Real-Time Streaming Protocol)
A network protocol used to stream live video from CCTV cameras and NVR systems. Praetor uses RTSP to integrate camera feeds into the Common Operating Picture.
//Related Terms
CCTV Integration
Connecting existing closed-circuit television camera systems to a security operations platform via RTSP or API, enabling camera feeds to overlay on the Common Operating Picture alongside guard positions.
NVR (Network Video Recorder)
A hardware or software system that records and stores video from IP cameras over a network. Common NVR platforms include Milestone XProtect, Genetec, Hikvision, and Dahua.
Common Operating Picture (COP)
A real-time, unified visual display of all deployed security assets — guards, cameras, sensors, and vehicles — on a single map. Provides operators with complete situational awareness across multiple sites simultaneously.