Discover how LVT’s mobile surveillance units help federal teams extend coverage, respond faster, and modernize security systems strategically.
The phrase “if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it” shouldn’t be applied to federal and defense facility security. Just because a system powers on, runs as expected, or hasn’t failed an audit yet doesn’t mean it’s doing the job it needs to.
Outdated security systems can slow down response times, drain staff resources, and create hidden vulnerabilities that only show up after it’s too late. And in high-stakes environments where compliance standards are always shifting and threats always evolving, “good enough” just isn’t good enough.
In this article, we’ll explore why upgrading legacy systems matters, highlight common roadblocks, and explain how LVT’s flexible solutions can enhance what’s working or replace what’s not.
Bridging legacy systems has been a challenge for as long as security programs have existed. It’s easy to stick with the devil you know, especially when existing infrastructure hasn’t caused major issues yet. But in the world of security, short-term comfort can lead to long-term risk.
Many government and defense facilities rely on aging systems that technically function, but don’t integrate well with newer technologies or address today’s threat landscape. That disconnect can leave teams with blind spots and vulnerabilities they don’t even realize exist.
To stay ahead, you have to plan ahead and reassess often. Security infrastructure isn’t something you install once and forget. It needs to be treated as a lifecycle strategy that accounts for future requirements, emerging threats, and ongoing maintenance needs.
Buying the latest and greatest solution without evaluating whether or not it will meet your security needs is a good way to waste time and money. But manually researching dozens of tools and assessing location-specific risks is time-consuming, too.
This is one area where AI can help out. A well-informed AI program can help build out security plans, assess existing threats, and test how different solutions would perform in a specific environment. It can review known risks, compare them across sites, and recommend strategies that align with internal goals and customer requirements.
It would be nice if modernizing security infrastructure was just about technology, but it’s not; it’s also about resources. When budgets are tight and to-do lists are jam-packed, upgrades can’t always happen all at once.
Security leaders who are most effective at navigating these challenges tend to take a phased approach. They identify which parts of their systems are approaching end-of-life, where they can supplement existing tools instead of replacing them, and how specific investments will reduce risk or operational strain over time.
Whether used on their own or alongside existing infrastructure, our mobile security units as well as wall mounted and pole mounted cameras help teams extend coverage, improve visibility, and respond faster.
Our mobile units are solar-powered, self-contained, and can be deployed quickly without trenching, wiring, or pouring cement. That makes them a good fit for securing remote perimeters, temporary operational sites, or high-risk zones during facility upgrades. And because they’re mobile, you can move these units quickly and easily as your needs change.
You might not always be able to have a human security presence in every corner of your operation. But with LVT, you don’t have to. Our units can be managed remotely, which means one person can oversee multiple locations from a single screen. As long as they have an internet connection, they can access live feeds through the LVT Platform, no matter where they are. And because the system sends real-time alerts when something goes wrong, teams don’t have to sit and stare at feeds all day. They can focus on their work, knowing they’ll be notified when their attention is needed.
Every time a team investigates an alert that doesn’t warrant it, that’s time, energy, and attention pulled away from real issues.
LVT Units include AI-powered analytics and other AI features that help cut through the noise. They detect patterns, flag suspicious behavior, and surface the activity that needs a response. And thanks to agentic AI, our units can even take action on their own. If someone’s lurking where they shouldn’t be, the system can trigger a personalized audio warning that’s sure to send them running.
Modernizing security in federal and defense environments means thinking long-term: knowing what needs to be replaced, where gaps exist, and how new tools can help support the bigger strategy.
LVT helps federal and defense facilities do more with less, respond faster, and adapt to evolving threats. Whether you're ready for a full overhaul or looking to strengthen your current setup, our solutions are built to meet you where you are and grow with you.
Want to learn more? In a recent webinar, security leaders Mary Rose McCaffrey and Charlie Phalen touched on some of the operational risks of aging infrastructure and what it takes to build resilient, future-ready security programs for government facilities. Watch the full webinar here.
