A methodology for optimizing the activities of specialists in the process of collecting and analyzing video data is presented. Based on accumulated practical experience in the field of ensuring the security of retail real estate, production and transport infrastructure, methods for conducting internal inspections, issues of integrating video surveillance systems with other components of an integrated security system, and requirements for training specialists are considered. For security specialists, employees of private security organizations, employees of transport security departments involved in video data analysis. The manual will also be useful to specialized specialists when preparing technical specifications for the design of video surveillance systems and integrated security systems.