Next-Gen Surveillance: A Practical Guide to Modern Security Systems for Home & Business
About this ebook
Learn how to:
Assess vulnerabilities in homes and businesses and implement effective solutions.
Choose, install, and integrate cameras, motion sensors, alarms, and smart locks.
Leverage modern technologies like AI analytics, license plate recognition (LPR), auto-tracking cameras, cloud storage with 128/256-bit encryption, and multi-lens/hybrid zoom cameras.
Implement smart access control systems, including fingerprint, mobile, and password-based locks.
Protect your network and devices from cyber threats while maintaining convenient remote access.
Explore real-world case studies, lessons learned from failures, and innovative system designs.
Prepare for the future of security with predictive analytics, smart cities, and emerging sensor technologies.
With detailed appendices, technical diagrams, product recommendations, and practical checklists, this book is ideal for homeowners, business owners, security enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a future-ready, fully integrated surveillance system.
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About the author
Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman is an internationally recognized Lean expert, author, and university lecturer. He has published over 100 books and articles on Lean thinking, quality systems, and industrial excellence. He currently teaches Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo, an Executive Advisor and a member of the Advisory Committee of the IEOM International Society, and consults for global organizations across manufacturing, public services, and education.
With nearly two decades of academic and professional experience, Dr. Soliman has trained professionals across the Middle East, including engagements with Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia and Vale Oman Pelletizing Company. He has designed and delivered over 60 leadership and technical development programs, helping organizations build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Earlier in his career, he worked in various industrial sectors including crystal-glass manufacturing, fertilizers, and chemicals, while educating teams on the Toyota Production System. He has led numerous lean transformation projects, delivering measurable results and uncovering substantial cost savings by targeting waste across production and service environments.
His lectures and training materials have reached over 200,000 learners via SlideShare, and his research is ranked among the most downloaded papers on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) by Elsevier.
Dr. Soliman holds a BSc in Engineering, a master's in Quality Management, and postgraduate degrees in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. He also holds certifications in quality, cost, and operations management. He is a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and the Society for Engineering and Management Systems (SEMS).
His insights have been featured in SAGE Publications, Industrial Management, Lean Thinking, and other peer-reviewed platforms.
