January, 2018 - securitylinkindia

UNV : Navigator PTZ Dome Camera

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJanuary 19, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

Uniview has recently launched new PTZ dome cameras IPC6322LR- X22-C and IPC6322SRX22P-C, which are named as Navigator. With outstanding performance and allweather design, Navigator refreshed the industry’s ability to provide cost effective products, and provided a brand new view for customers. Powerful engine Uniview has a rich experience on developing stepping motor due to several years of R&D accumulation. When designing Navigator, they chose a high quality and accurate stepping motor which is usually used in PTZ dome camera for high-end projects. The spin of Navigator is stable and smooth with out any mechanical jerk at 300 degrees per second which ensures that video is stable through all the time. Based on this motor, Navigator has strong performance of presetting. It has 1024 presets. The preset speed is up to 300 degrees per second, and the preset angle accuracy is within 0.1 degrees. These important presets can be easily configured as a patrol group and cruise promptly. All weather applicable In order to effectively reduce weather influence, Navigator is equipped with built-in fan and circle heater around window to remove snow or fog. Hence, image fidelity is guaranteed even under harsh environment. Outstanding design Outstanding design In addition, Navigator features 22X optical zoom with electronic image stabilizer for stable image at tilt range. It also has outstanding IR performance at ultra low light application. It has anti-reflection glass which can improve IR transmission by 8%, and the IR distance is up to 150m with car-grade LED. Navigator has a micro SD card slot, and using a SD card with up to 128GB storage space for edge storage, it can prevent unpredictable network connection breaks. It also supports IP66 and optional PoE power. Advanced software ability Except powerful hardware features, Navigator also support UNV Ultra 265 deep compression technology. Based on Hisilicon H.265 DSP and Uniview exclusive algorithm innovation, Ultra 265 helps produce high quality image but with less bit rate, and save more storage space. It also supports smart functions like crossing line detection, intrusion detection and face detection. If any abnormal behaviour was detected, it would trigger different configurable responses like outputting a signal to trigger a buzzer. Navigator is very suitable to both indoor and outdoor application and can be widely used in many scenarios such as schools, factories, buildings, gas stations, and natural spots and so on.

VIVOTEK : MA8391-ETV

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJanuary 19, 2018November 14, 202402 mins

VIVOTEK has recently launched its multi-adjustable sensor dome camera, the MA8391-ETV. Featuring four independent 3-megapixel CMOS sensors, the MA8391- ETV allows users to simultaneously view four different areas while occupying only a single IP address. This not only reduces the installation time and total number of cameras needed, but also reduces management effort and maintenance costs. Due to its unique and small design, the camera is perfect for surveillance of large areas such as parking lots and shopping malls, as well as for spaces like hallways intersections and building corners. Building on its strategy of ‘see more in smarter ways,’ VIVOTEK new MA8391-ETV is especially equipped with four independent sensors. Each sensor features 3-megapixel and a 2.8 to 8 millimeters lens with remotefocus capability, allowing clients to both monitor wide spaces and retain a clear view of all details with the zoom-in function. This versatility makes operators able to remotely tune the zoom and focus of each individual lens precisely, enabling full 360° coverage. Furthermore, it deploys SNV (supreme night visibility) technology and a removable IR-cut filter, making it a true professional day and night camera. With an IK10 and IP66-rated housing and -40°C to 55°C operating temperature range, the MA8391-ETV is able to withstand rain and dust, and is safeguarded against vandalism and tampering when deployed for outdoor surveillance. MA8391-ETV is the smallest of its type with a diameter of 21 centimeters but still packs a powerful punch.

HIKVISION: Smart Parking Management Solution

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJanuary 19, 2018November 14, 202405 mins

With years of experience applying intelligent solutions in thousands of businesses around the world, Hikvision is set to make life easier for parking operators. With their state-of-the-art Smart Parking Management Solution, they masterfully improve the efficient management, security, and profitability objectives of parking operators. Effective access management For parking lots close to town centers or popular facilities, high customer flow during rush hours often creates parking entrance congestion. Effective parking safety and management are critical concerns here, especially in retail sectors. The Hikvision Smart Parking Management System applies the latest barrier technology, combining it with Hikvision’s industry-standard Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) to ensure seamless, managed vehicular entrance and exit from parking lots. Fast vehicle identification and integrated barrier control software means queues are minimised, and greater vehicle flow can be handled to increase the productivity and efficiency of any parking site. Advanced Hikvision DarkFighter and True WDR imaging technologies are employed in the ANPR system, as well as optional IR or built-in white light LED lighting. These industry-leading technologies ensure the delivery of crisp and clear recognition and recording of every vehicle using a parking lot day and night. Efficient parking guidance Parking Guidance cameras in this robust solution automatically monitor the use of the car park along with the availability of spaces, 24 hours a day. More sophisticated and useful than the usual ‘Spaces available’ sign, the system actually highlights the available parking spaces to customers and guides them to those spaces upon arrival. This is achieved via parking guidance display screens at critical junctions within the car park, which display the number and location of available parking spaces. Additionally, a dynamic lighting indicator system directs customers to a specific space available. ‘Find My Car’ feature Creating additional value and an improving end-user experience in a parking lot, the Hikvision Smart Parking Management System includes a ‘Find My Car’ feature. When returning to the parking lot, drivers can use the Query Kiosk touchscreen. By simply entering their license plate number in full or in part, vehicles can be easily located on a schematic floor map, and the vehicle location displayed, along with the shortest and quickest route to the vehicle. Centralised parking management Day-to-day management, including remote barrier control, license plate access management, vehicle accidents and unauthorised parking, can now be achieved with Hikvision’s centralised parking management platform. Providing the information and tools essential to ensuring smooth parking lot operation, the Hikvision Smart Parking Management Solution employs a central management platform that enables operators to deploy manpower, monitor a comprehensive facility overview, and respond to planned and unplanned events quickly and efficiently. The system can provide invaluable statistical and analytical parking lot information, helping operators maximise their profitability and supplying status history, parking usage rates, parking vehicle flow, and much more. Integration into third-party systems such as ‘Find My Car’, indoor navigation and payment systems are all supported by an Open SDK framework, allowing system integrators to provide operators with a solution that works for them.

Technology Laws & Cyber Security Essentials in New Age India

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJanuary 10, 2018November 14, 2024018 mins

Technology laws exist in India since 2000; however, with the advent of smart phones, and with wide internet penetration, the awareness and development of these laws have gradually increased. When I started practicing in cyber laws, smart phones were very new in India – a very few people owned them. But we have seen how during the last decade, society has changed and adapted to the technology, and also how technologies are being misused for committing frauds, thefts and other crimes. Over a few years, there has been an exponential rise in cyber-crimes – about 300% in the last one year in India alone. Today, there is a digital element everywhere. We find cyber-crime all around us, in various forms. Hacking, data theft, unauthorized access and cyber pornography are the most happening crimes. Besides, Internet has become a medium to commit conventional crimes such as theft, fraud and adultery. For example, most matrimonial offenses in divorce cases lie in the whatsapp chats, facebook posts and e-mails, which contain the evidence of adultery and cruelty. Online matrimonial portals have become the playground for fraudsters which are out to dupe gullible people seeking life partners. Social engineering is another way of phishing and vishing scams. I believe, almost every reader of this article must by now have received one or the other phishing/ vishing email with the subject ‘a beautiful woman is seeking a partner’ or an e-mail ‘proclaiming you have inherited a fortune,’ or a call ‘asking you to reset your debit card PIN number’ – all these clearly show how criminals have evolved from pick pocketing to committing credit/ debit card frauds and ATM skimming. Information Technology Act The Information Technology Act, 2000 (also known as ITA-2000, or the IT Act) is the primary law in India dealing with the cybercrime and electronic commerce. A brief outline of some of the provisions of the Act as amended in 2008 read with the Rules thereunder are elucidated hereunder. Section 66A This section was the one of the most controversial ones. It came in the limelight because under this section, arrests could be made for anything that caused annoyance or menace to another on the internet. It was struck off by the Supreme Court as the terms ‘menace’ and ‘annoyance’ are ambiguous and there can be no standard to define what is menacing or annoying for every individual in society. Section 43A This Section of the Information Technology Act imposes a liability of upto INR 5 crores on a body corporate who fails to secure the sensitive personal data of any individual which would include clients, employees and any other third parties whose data is stored by them. This is a very huge penalty and no other law in India imposes such a high penalty. There is a clear distinction between sensitive personal data and information (SPDI) and personal information (PI). SPDI includes, but is not limited to biometric information, sexual orientation, credit/ debit card data, and bank account details and passwords; whereas personal information (PI) includes any information which can be used to identify an individual like age, name, telephone number, address etc. The Intermediary Guidelines of 2011 render for an intermediary liable for failure to protect both SPDI and PI. Indian law is clearly very comprehensive that covers PI as well, unlike the laws of many countries which offer protection to SPDI only. There are provisions for penalizing for theft where any person receives or and retains a stolen computer device including smart phones (Section 66B); for identity theft where one uses the identity of someone else on the internet (66C); and for cyber impersonation where one impersonates as someone else on Internet (66D), including offenders who make fake social media profiles. Section 67, 67A and 67B deal with Cyber Pornography that do not render online pornography illegal. Creating and distributing pornography online is an offence however, downloading the same for private viewing is not an offence, with an exception of child pornography where even downloading is an offence. Duty of companies (Section 72A) Companies have a duty to protect the data of their clients and users especially if the same is contractually agreed. In case of failure, they are penalized under Section 72A of the Act. The Act defines an ‘Intermediary’ as any person who on behalf of another person stores or transmits a message or provides any service with respect to that message. This definition includes telecom service providers, internet service providers, web-hosting service providers, search engines, online-payment sites, online auction sites, online market places and cyber cafes. Section 79 of the Act is very crucial and provides respite to Intermediaries to some extent from an absolute liability. The requirement for liability under this section is the receipt of actual knowledge of offence by Intermediary and has been combined with a notice and take down duty. There is a time limit of 36 hours to respond to such a request and if an intermediary refuses to do so, it can be dragged to the court as a co-accused. These safe harbour provisions are available under the Amendment Act of 2008 only to an intermediary whose function is limited to giving access to a communication network over which information, made available by the third party, is transmitted or temporarily stored or where the intermediary does not initiate the transmission, does not select the receiver of the transmission and does not select or modify the information contained in the transmission. Authorities under the Act Cases of violations of the Information Technology Act are filed before the Adjudicating Officer appointed under this Act – one for each State. Appeals from the orders passed by Adjudicating Officer are filed before the Cyber Appellate Tribunal in New Delhi. The Court of the Adjudicating Officer is bound by the Rules of the Civil Procedure Code. An appeal from the Order of the Cyber Appellate Tribunal lies before the High Court, and appeals from all matters of the High Court lie before the Supreme…

Adopting New Approach to Cyber Security

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJanuary 10, 2018November 14, 202409 mins

In the last few years, cyber security has assumed tremendous significance. The number of cyber security breaches is constantly growing with each passing day. As a result, the annual cost of cybercrime is constantly increasing. As per a recent survey, it has been estimated that the total global cost of cybercrimes is expected to cross USD 6 trillion by 2021. Hence, the protection and preservation of cyber security becomes an important priority for all stakeholders. Author: Pawan Duggal – Advocate, Supreme Court of India Head, Pavan Duggal Associates, Advocates; & President, Cyberlaws.net In the Indian context, it is perceived that cyber security is primarily a governmental responsibility. However, nothing can be farther than the truth. Cyber security as a phenomenon refers to security of computer networks and computer systems which are used for accessing the electronic ecosystem. While it is absolutely clear that the Government is responsible for protection of cyber security of governmental networks, it also needs to be appreciated in the peculiar context of Indian conditions that a large number of computer systems constituting critical information infrastructure of the country are located in private hands. Examples include telecommunication networks, insurance networks and private banking networking, apart from private medical health network. In such a scenario, therefore, it becomes imperative that the private sector also needs to appreciate its responsibility of protecting and preserving cyber security Worldwide, the private sector is now increasingly being exposed to legal consequences for their failure to put in place security mechanisms to prevent hacking and other unauthorized access or cyber security breaches. The Ashley Madison website hacking case has brought to the fore front a renewed sensitization of a new kind of legal liability. The online dating website for married persons was hacked and subscriber details were made available. Consequently, legal actions have already been filed in the US for damages for the failure to put in place adequate security to protect the confidentiality of consumers’ data. Increasingly, companies now need to be prepared that they could potentially be sued for cyber security breaches and hence need to incorporate proactive cyber security legal compliances as an integral part of their day-to-day business operations. When one specifically examines the Indian context, it is clear that India does not have a dedicated law on cyber security. Indian cyber law is grounded in the Information Technology Act, 2000, which is a jack of all trades and master of none. Its amendments in 2008 incorporated various cosmetic amendments including giving a definition to the cyber security. The definition of cyber security inserted by virtue of the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 is broad enough to mean protecting information, equipment, devices, computer, computer resource, communication device and information stored therein from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification or destruction. Some provisions pertaining to breach of cyber security were added in the Information Technology Act, 2000 but they have not been invoked frequently or efficiently. Indian cyber law has also come up with the concept of intermediaries. All private and governmental service providers providing services on the network or dealing with third-party data are classified as intermediaries. Intermediaries under Indian cyber law are mandated to exercise due diligence while discharging their obligations under the law. Consequently, some parameters of due diligence were incorporated. In case, if an intermediary is dealing, handling sensitive personal data, additional compliances have been stipulated. Intermediaries are mandated to implement and maintain reasonable security practices and procedures while they deal, handle or process third party data. ISO 27001 standard has been recognised as one such methodology of reasonable security practices and procedures. However, when one looks at the complete set of duties and obligations stipulated for intermediaries, one will quickly realize that intermediaries have not been straddled with the responsibility for ensuring protection and preservation of cyber security. It will be a great step forward if the intermediaries are also handed the responsibility to protect and preserve cyber security. This becomes all the more important as cyber security is as strong as its weakest link and therefore the service providers need to be given the mandatory responsibility to contribute towards protection of cyber security. World over, intermediaries are now increasingly being straddled with these kind of responsibilities. Further, it is very unfair to expect that the Government would protect networks of the intermediaries when they are dealing, handling or processing third-party data. As such, the Indian law needs to take a stride forward. India needs to come up with a dedicated law on cyber security and needs to specifically address the various complex, complicated yet interconnected issues concerning cyber security ecosystems whether it is encryption, protection of critical information infrastructure, surveillance, monitoring, online liberty, privacy or any other aspect. The announcement of the Digital India program has been met with tremendous enthusiasm. For the success of the governmental programs like Digital India and Make in India, it becomes imperative that more focus needs to put on cyber security and the compliances of connected regulations by all stakeholders. As time passes by, India has to start inculcating the culture of cyber security as a way of life. We need to ensure that education concerning cyber security and cyber law needs to start at a very early age as an integral part of the school curriculum. In this regard, appropriate reforms in the education curriculum needs to be put in place. Cyber security today is presenting large amount of challenges and as such legal frameworks need to have appropriate flexibility so as to meet with the emerging challenges of the evolving paradigm of cyber security as time passes by.

India Risk Review 2018

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJanuary 10, 2018November 14, 2024020 mins

Security needs collaboration at individual, organizational, industrial, national and global levels. Networking and knowledge sharing are the key drivers for mitigating challenges in today’s complex security environment. India dealt with the economic implications of big-ticket items like demonetization and GST. Even as violence level of Maoist and Northeast insurgencies showed a downward trend, Jammu & Kashmir remained on the boil. Along with the unrest in the border states of the country, civil disturbances in the Indian heartland have continued to occur with various special interest groups agitating to get their demands met – prominent among them being the farmers and identity-based groups. Meanwhile, cyber security continued to be an area of concern during 2017 as in the previous years, with cyber-attacks like ‘WannaCry’ occurring frequently. The year gone by was tumultuous, and a defining one for India from the economic and security perspective. The twin macroeconomic initiatives, in the form of remonetisation and introduction of GST brought about a major upheaval in the cash dependant Indian economy, whose overall impact would be felt in the ensuing years. GST, despite some infirmities, gave a boost to the federal structure and would be a unifying factor by acting as a catalyst for seamless interstate trade. The GST council will become a powerful forum for economic equity. The Indian economy buoyed by reforms and upgradation of the ease of doing business index would grow significantly in the next few years. The Political The political scenario continued to get increasingly polarised with caste and communal politics making a comeback. Slow job growth in the hinterland continues to pose risks of social unrest; fanned by political rhetorics, and would need careful monitoring. The internal security scenario showed improvement and this trend would continue. The Rohingya refugee crisis has been handled satisfactorily by the government, else it would have posed some long-term security risks. Overall, 2018 would usher in improved economic dynamics and a reasonably stable security scenario. – Lt. Gen. Sudhir Sharma (Retd.) PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VSM Chairman, MitKat As we move into 2018, security professionals world-wide will face dynamic and more evolving security threats. With other traditional security threats, terrorism and geopolitical stress will remain areas of concern, along with non-traditional threats in both the physical and cyber realms. Civil unrest, agitations and protests by parties and groups will continue to disrupt business activities, especially in the major cities. Natural hazards such as floods, cyclones and other extreme weather events will pose an increasing threat to the security and business continuity. Keeping in view the ever-changing dynamic security environment in India, it is important to constantly monitor the external threats. Overall business climate in India in 2018 India has adopted a variety of economic reform measures during 2017; most notably the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the demonetization drive that have impacted Indian businesses across the economic spectrum. In October 2017 the International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed India’s growth forecast by 0.5 percentage points to 6.7 percent in 2017. It has also lowered the growth projection for 2018 to 7.4 per cent from its earlier estimate in April and June of 7.7 per cent. The IMF forecast is in line with a number of recent projections that have scaled down India’s growth prospects for the fiscal due to disruptions from demonetization and GST, despite the government’s strong defense of the moves. GDP growth hit a three-year low of 5.7 per cent in the first quarter of the fiscal. However, the IMF is more optimistic about medium- term growth prospects for India through gains from the new indirect tax levy. India jumped 30 spots in the rankings to 100th place out of 190 countries in the recent World Bank Doing Business report. The Central Government also plans to release a state wise ease of doing business ranking by February 2018 in order to encourage competition and increase transparency. Another vote of confidence in the Indian economy has been the upgrading of India’s sovereign rating by Moody’s to Baa2 (Investment Grade – Stable Outlook), the first such upgrade after 13 years. The rationale behind this upgrade is a strong acknowledgment and endorsement of structural-reforms in the past three years, which are slowly but surely fructifying. The deep rooted and far sighted reforms like financial inclusion (getting the poorest access to the formal banking system), and direct benefit transfer of subsidies (and thereby minimizing pilferage), have significantly led to strengthening of economy. PSU bank recapitalization, aimed at reducing the problem of NPAs in the banking system, is another positive step. Bold foreign direct investment reforms have taken place in 21 sectors along with significant reforms in defence, railways, construction, insurance, pension, civil aviation and pharmaceuticals sectors. Top Business Risks in 2018 Public protests/ strikes Public protests have resulted in serious disruptions during 2017 as most of the protests were spearheaded by farmer unions, labour unions, textile workers and bank employees. The textile industry has suffered a loss of an estimated INR 40,000 crore due to the protest against GST since July 1. The protest by bank employees all over India also led to losses of billions of rupees and this was also reflected in the stock markets over the next few days. Protests against infrastructure projects and land acquisition have also had a significant impact and will continue to do so in 2018 owing to the larger time frame of these projects. The blockade and protests against the Vizhinjam transshipment port led by local fishermen resulted in large losses and delays. Natural disasters Major metropolitan cities continue to remain underprepared to handle severe flooding resulting from the annual monsoons, which usually run from June to September. Many parts of Mumbai, Delhi and Gurgaon, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Kolkata are submerged due to waterlogging, resulting in severe disruption to businesses. Extreme flooding brought Mumbai to a standstill in July 2017. India on average suffers an economic loss of US$7 billion each year because of floods, according to the United Nations. In Assam over 5,300 hectares of agricultural…

SSSDC Performed Knowledge Partner

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJanuary 9, 2018November 14, 202412 mins

Security Sector Skill Development Council (SSSDC) made valuable contributions to the 12th Security Skills and Leadership Summit, held under the aegis of the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) and the Association of Private Detectives and Investigators (APDI) during 16-17 December 2017 at Le-Meridian, New Delhi, as their Knowledge Partner.& During the Summit the Council conducted a discussion on the much-awaited job role of the fireman. This job is in its final stage of being accorded approval by the National Skill Development Agency, the apex body of approving vocational job roles for the skilling ecosystem. The discussion was orchestrated by the COO of SSSDC and the participants included experts in the field of firefighting mechanisms. The highlight of the event was the update presented by the CEO of SSSDC on the achievements of the Council since the last Leadership Summit, and that culminated in the unveiling of the inaugural edition of its annual magazine ‘Kaleidoscope.’Another memorable highlight of the two-day event was the participation of 15 tribal girls undergoing security course in the Maoist infected area of Jharkhand. As is the norm, the outstanding performance of the staff of the Council, as well as the training providers and assessment bodies were suitably recognized and awarded. They received their respective awards from the Hon’ble Minister of Tribal Affairs, Jual Oram, and the erstwhile Maharaja of Sirohi, His Excellency Raghubir Singh respectively.

Catalyzing Progress and Vision of the Security Industry

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJanuary 9, 2018November 14, 202408 mins

UBM India has successfully concluded its 11th edition of the three-day International Fire & Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC) India Expo 2017 held during 6-8 December in New Delhi. The show brought together internationally business experts, and the key government officials on one common platform to discuss global best practices and concepts such as smart cities, and to seek solutions for challenges in the security and fire domain. It also provided informative demos and a wealth of opportunities for the visitors to network, and learn about cutting-edge technologies,industry trends, challenges, market insights and discover the best solutions to keep their business and clients secured. The inaugural ceremony of IFSEC India 2017 took place in the presence of key dignitaries such as Gopal K Pillai, Chairman, Data Security Council of India & Former Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India; Shiv Charan Yadav, President, Asian Professional Security Association (APSA); Anil Dhawan, Co-Chair, ASSOCHAM Homeland Security; Commander Deepak Uppal, Director, Price water house Coopers (PwC); Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India; and Pankaj Jain, Group Director, UBM India, amidst an august industry gathering. This year, the expo saw participation from countries such as UK, USA,China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Lithuania, South Africa, Russia and Turkey etc., from the commercial security domain, and displayed over 300 brands. The Expo was supported by Asian Professional Security Association (APSA), American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Electronic Security Association of India (ESAI), Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) and Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), along with Assocham as Strategic Partner and PwC as the Knowledge Partner. Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “The flourishing economy and rapid growth in sectors such as airports, construction, energy,ports, telecom, railways, road and retail,coupled with the influx of multinational companies have been the primary driving force for creating demand for the security industry. The government of India has also made its intention clear to revamp the country’s ailing infrastructure by announcing new airports, ports, and by building 100 smart cities across the nation. While implementing these schemes, it is necessary that the aspects of ‘safety’ and ‘security’ which are of prime concerns in urban areas are also incorporated.” PwC, the knowledge partner of IFSEC India launched a white paper on ‘Maximizing the benefits of a command and control Centre (CCC)’ that primarily talks about today’s key challenges of command and control Centre (CCC) utilization for the concept of operations, and co-locating various command centres for integrated operations. With the increasing focus on Homeland security in India, IFSEC India 2017 conducted a one day conference with the theme ‘Secure Nation and Safer Environment’ alongside the exhibition where relevant insights gained in the global security market were discussed. IFSEC India also convened their 2nd edition of IFSEC India Awards. The electronic security industry in India is proliferating and the awards were crafted to felicitate the minds behind the security of various industry verticals like BFSI, retail and manufacturing, energy, healthcare, PSUs, IT & ITES, and infrastructure in the limelight. The awards recognized the excellence and innovations of CSOs and security officers who continuously work behind the scenes to ensure robust security. With the need for robust and updated security technologies to gain momentum with each passing day, UBM India through IFSEC India 2017 showcased the latest know how in the industry and deciphered relevant insights gained in the global security market. It provided an opportunity to its exhibitors and visitors to discover the best solutions to keep their business and clients secure amongst a showcase of innovative products – Yogesh Mudras Managing Director, UBM India It is the ardent need for policy makers to get more serious about adopting technologies in homeland security due to the growing threats from terrorists and other extremist organisations – G. K. Pillai Chairman, DSCI & Former Home Secretary,Government of India UBM India has maintained its leadership in security industry yet again with its 11th edition ofIFSEC India 2017. The expo exhibited wide range of innovative security products and solutions, convened a one day conference on Homeland Security and Smart Cities in association with ASSOCHAM, and conducted an award ceremony for end users representing Government, Public sector and Private sectors. It is a true platform for security professionals to interact and develop knowledge – Anil Dhawan Co-Chairman, Homeland Security Committee, ASSOCHAM & Managing Director, DB Secure Solution Private Limited IFSEC provides an opportunity for the surveillance and system integrator industries to come together to exchange ideas, showcase the latest technologies and discuss industry issues and trends. As a leader in storage solutions for surveillance systems, Western Digital considers IFSEC to be an important event in our marketing calendar – Khwaja Saifuddin Sr. Sales Director, South Asia, ME & Africa, Western Digital

Security Skill and Leadership Summit 2017

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJanuary 8, 2018November 14, 2024010 mins

The Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) and Association of Private Detectives and Investigators, India convened their 12th Annual Conference – Security Skills & Leadership Summit 2017 – during 16 and 17 December 2017 at the Le-Meridian, New Delhi. The conference was opened by Gen. V K Singh (Retd.), the Minister of State for External Affairs, GoI, who asked private security agencies to upgrade their skills and adopt modern technologies to make India a safer place. The conference was at-tended by security professionals from all over India. “Our security environment is changing fast; our streets may not be as Therefore, it is important for the private security agencies to wake up to the growing challenges related to public safety and security,” Gen. Singh said, “The sphere of private security agencies has increased many times and so have the challenges. The industry needs to look into the challenges of providing better trained and better equipped manpower.” CAPSI Chairperson, Kunwar Vikram Singh has written a comprehensive letter to Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, and sought his intervention in resolving long standing issues of the private security sector which have been hurting its growth,particularly those related to the unfair imposition of GST which is putting unfavorable financial burden on agencies,and the imposition of new draconian rule under which agency owners would be held guilty and penalized for the crimes committed by their guards. “Private security sector currently employs 70 lakh private security guards and supervisors working in 22,000 private security agencies. It is one of the largest private sector employers in India. The sector is growing at the annual rate of 22% and it is one of the largest corporate tax contributor as on date, but unfortunately it is yet in a neglected stature,” Kunwar Vikram Singh is said to have quoted in his letter to the Prime Minister. “We have urged the Prime Minister to pro-actively consider our demands and save the sector which could prove crucial for the success of Skill India and also in generating jobs,” he apprised the delegates, “The Prime Minister has asked the Union Home Ministry to look into our concerns on urgent basis.” “We further demanded that GST should be made applicable on reverse charge basis for the security agencies whereby service takers would be made liable to pay the tax, not the service providers. We work on 3-months credit and our payments are often delayed, nonetheless, we make the payment of salaries to our personnel in time. It is unaffordable for us to make an upfront payment of additional 18% GST. The GST regime is a setback and is badly hurting us. Many agencies have already been made to close their business due to this undesirable burden.If this continues, our sector will die in distress and lakhs of people will be renderd jobless,” Kunwar Vikram Singh added. The forum discussed the urgent need to amend the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act 2005, in consultation with the security agencies. A recent provision to penalize the employers for the crime committed by their guard is draconian and needs to be withdrawn immediately. Owners cannot be held accountable for the negligence of their guards or supervisors. The forum discussed the urgent need to amend the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act 2005, in consultation with the security agencies. A recent provision to penalize the employers for the crime committed by their guard is draconian and needs to be withdrawn immediately. Owners cannot be held accountable for the negligence of their guards or supervisors. “This is a highly objectionable rule which will lead to chaos, we demand its immediate withdrawal,” Mr. Singh continued. CAPSI also demands for a fair tender process by the government/ PSUs who often clear the tender of some private companies at 0% or nominal rates. This is not feasible and would promote corrupt and unethical business model. “We need a fair tender process by the government or public sector undertakings (PSUs) which is necessary to promote competition,” he added, “Any anti-competitive practice leads to cartelization and obstructs the sector’s growth.” NSDC has recently derecognized 200 training centers run by the security agencies across India in an abrupt manner, including those in semi-urban and rural areas. Their sudden closure and arbitrary change in policy have rendered many youth jobless. “This is against the spirit of Skill India,” CAPSI Chairman stated in astonishment, “On the contrary, today we need more centers in rural and semi-urban areas to improve job opportunities for the rural youth. Also, the certificates issued by these training centers and NSDC should be recognized by the state bodies which is surprisingly not the case at present.” The Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram addressed the valedictory ceremony and admired the private security sector for playing a significant role in creating employment opportunities for the tribal people. “Lakhs of tribal people are working today as security guards in metro cities, and IT hubs of Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune. Government is considering formulating a special policy whereby these tribals can be benefited from the Modi Government’s Skill India initiative, and which will improve their employability. It will also help in tackling the problem of Naxalism,” Mr. Oram said, “There are 136 tribal dominated districts where we plan to focus under Skill India programme.Private security is one such sector where our tribal people can get good employment opportunities. Tribals are the most honest and hardworking people and they are real asset for the country. We will take help from CAPSI to ensure more and more tribals can get good employment opportunities and help them join the national main stream.” As government cannot meet all the requirements of security, we are becoming more dependent on private security, particularly to private individuals and organizations. The private agencies should take on this…

International

a&s Ranked Dahua Globally Top 3

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJanuary 5, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

Security 50 is one of the most comprehensive and influential reports in the industry that ranks the top security manufacturers in the world. The annual Security 50 ranking is based upon product sales revenue, gross profit and profit margin during the previous fiscal year. With a sales revenue of CNY13.33 billion (US$1.93 billion) and 32.26% annual growth from 2015, Dahua jumped to the top 3 this year and moved one position higher than last year’s ranking. “It is a great honor to be recognized once again by the 2017 Security 50 and we are delighted to become one of the top three companies in the security industry,” said Fu Liquan, Chairman of Dahua Technology, “This outstanding performance demonstrates Dahua’s continuing dedication to innovation in the application of video surveillance.” In 2016, Dahua put forth new value propositions comprising innovation, quality and services, to create value for the city management, business operations and consumer living. Dahua’s continued high investment in R&D, which reached 10.69% of sales revenue this year, has culminated in a full series of innovative smart products based on deep learning technology, including front-end and back-end products that support facial recognition, electronic police video check points, and structured video servers. The year also experienced rapid development within the security industry, which has led distributors and integrators to enhance business value by transforming their strategy from product sales to the construction of complete security systems. To meet changing and diverse customer needs around the world, Dahua has released a series of customizable end-to-end security solutions. To better serve its customers and partners in over 180 countries and territories, Dahua has established 35 subsidiaries around the globe, covering the Asia Pacific region, North America, South America, Europe and Africa. To enhance localization, Dahua overseas subsidiaries have recruited local talents to provide better sales, marketing, and technical support to local customers and partners. In 2017, the global security industry is facing an unprecedented opportunity presented by the era of AI, and Dahua has been strengthening its core capabilities, exploring adjacent technologies and business sectors, and integrating its business value chain. Dahua is pragmatically driving the implementation of new technologies to help customers take advantage of this market transition.