In a world where information security is a priority, ensuring the integrity and control over monitored videos is extremely necessary. Companies from various sectors invest in advanced surveillance systems to protect assets, employees, and customers. However, one of the biggest challenges is controlling who accesses and views these images.

This is exactly where the SIL+UserWaterMark solution for Milestone XProtect Smart Client stands out. It is an application designed to enhance security and accountability in the use of monitored videos by adding an extra layer of protection: the identification of the logged-in user directly over the viewed video.

Shall we explore this solution in depth? Continue reading the article 😉

What is SIL+UserWaterMark?

SIL+UserWaterMark is an application developed for Milestone XProtect Smart Client that adds a personalized watermark with the name of the logged-in user directly on the videos.

This watermark is displayed both in live mode and in recordings, covering all cameras viewed in the Smart Client. Thus, regardless of the number of workstations, the solution ensures that it will always be possible to identify who accessed the images.

It is important to highlight that the watermark is not applied to videos exported in the original format or in other Milestone monitoring clients, such as WebClient and Mobile Client. The application was specifically designed for the Smart Client (Desktop), where the viewing and analysis of the cameras occur in greater depth.

Why is user identification important?

In corporate and high-criticality environments, knowing who accessed a particular video is a matter of security and compliance. Without this layer of protection, videos can be captured with cell phones, shared improperly, and used without authorization.

With SIL+UserWaterMark, even if someone records the screen with another device, the recording will clearly display the name of the user responsible for the access. This ensures traceability and accountability, which are fundamental factors in audits, internal investigations, and compliance with data protection regulations.

What are the main advantages of SIL+UserWaterMark?

The application offers strategic benefits for companies that cannot take risks with their monitored images:

  • Security and Control: Identify the user responsible for viewing the videos, even in external recordings.
  • Data Protection: Reduces the risk of information leakage, ensuring greater control over who accesses the images.
  • Easy Implementation: Simple installation on each workstation with Smart Client, without the need for complex configurations.
  • Flexible Licensing: Linked to the system's SLC, allowing a single license regardless of the number of monitoring clients.

These advantages make the application a practical, reliable, and high-value solution for any organization using Milestone XProtect.

How licensing and installation work:

SIL+UserWaterMark is licensed by the Milestone SLC (Software License Code - unique identifier of your Milestone system), with installation performed per workstation.

This means:

  • A single license covers the entire system, regardless of the number of workstations or monitoring clients.
  • This model provides greater flexibility and savings in environments with multiple users.
  • The application must be installed directly on each workstation that uses the Smart Client.

Compatibility with Milestone XProtect versions

The solution is available for the main editions of Milestone XProtect, with specific licenses for each version:

  • Corporate → SIL+UserWaterMark-MXPCorp
  • Expert → SIL+UserWaterMark-MXPExpt
  • Professional+ → SIL+UserWaterMark-MXPPro+
  • Express+ → SIL+UserWaterMark-MXPEps+

This compatibility ensures that companies of different sizes and needs can adopt the solution without difficulties.

Practical application example

Imagine a multinational company that uses Milestone XProtect to monitor its offices and manufacturing units. All managers have access to the Smart Client to follow events in real-time.

Without SIL+UserWaterMark, it is impossible to identify who was viewing a particular camera at a given moment. If someone records the screen with a cell phone, that information is lost.

With the application active, every view will display the name of the logged-in user. This means that any video capture made externally will carry this identification, creating a clear trail of responsibility.

This simple feature significantly increases the level of security, governance, and reliability of the monitoring system.

Security and Responsibility in Every View

SIL+UserWaterMark for Milestone XProtect Smart Client is more than just a tool: it is a guarantee of security and control. By identifying the user in each viewed video, the solution reduces risks, increases transparency, and protects critical data.

If your company seeks advanced security and compliance in the management of monitored images, this application is essential.

Now that you know how SIL+UserWaterMark can ensure more security and control in managing your video monitoring, how about getting a quote from our team of specialists?