The Protection

When every second counts, we are there.

Crisis response, and mission-critical communications. ShieldNet reaches your designated crisis team by phone, SMS and app, brings them into a managed conference call, and logs everything for the post-crisis report.

Crisis initiation four ways in
Phone callto a predefined DID
SMSto a predefined DID
App buttoniOS and Android
Portal buttonconfiguration and management portal
Team notified by phone, SMS and appthen into the conference call
User flow

How a crisis unfolds with ShieldNet

From the moment a crisis is identified to the report afterwards.

1
Crisis identificationA crisis is identified by the crisis manager or designated personnel.
2
Crisis initiationInitiated via phone call, SMS, app button, or portal button.
3
Team notificationThe system reaches out to designated team members via phone, SMS and app alerts, with configurable repeat reach-outs.
4
Conference callTeam members join the conference call, initially in mute-only mode. The crisis manager and designated members manage the call via DTMF or app controls.
5
Crisis managementThe crisis manager coordinates response efforts through the conference call. Participants can speak based on permissions and controls.
6
Post-crisis reportingAll interactions are logged and available in post-crisis reports. Optional recording and transcription of the call.
Target users

Built for the people who carry the response

Security personnelIndividuals responsible for the safety and security of the facility.
Management staffKey decision-makers and managers within the hotel or school.
External crisis team membersDesignated external personnel, such as emergency responders or crisis consultants.
Key features and capabilities

What ShieldNet does

Notifications

  • Alerts via email, SMS and phone calls
  • Configurable notifications, including potential integration with social media for crisis updates

Conference call management

  • Automated call-out to all designated crisis team members
  • Initial mute-only mode with DTMF or app controls for speaking
  • Permissions and roles management for conference participants

Control and management

  • Crisis manager can control the call via DTMF or app
  • Designated roles and permissions based on the crisis configuration

Escalation and repeat reach-outs

  • Configurable repeat reach-outs based on team member profiles
  • Escalation rules defined in the portal or app

Reporting and analytics

  • Comprehensive logging of system usage and access
  • Post-crisis reports with communication logs, response times and participation metrics
  • Recording and transcription of crisis calls based on configuration

User interface

  • Configuration and management portal
  • Mobile app (iOS and Android) for crisis management and configuration
Security and privacy

Logged, obfuscated, authenticated

Every transaction and interaction is logged, personally identifiable information is obfuscated, and all access sits behind two-factor authentication.

All transactions and interactions are logged
Personally identifiable information is obfuscated
Two-factor authentication for all access
Integrations

Connects to what the property already runs

IP-based API interfaces and SIP integrations, including SIP to analog and dry contact controls.

IP-based API interfacesSIP integrationsSIP to analogDry contact controlsPBX systems (potential)PA announcement systems (potential)
Ready when you are

When every second counts

Talk to us about how ShieldNet would reach your crisis team, run the call, and document the response.

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