2019 - securitylinkindia

Article

Security Technologies Top Trends for 2019

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 18, 2019November 14, 202406 mins

Deep Learning Analytics at the Edge In 2018 deep learning analytics were nearly all processed either on a server or in the cloud, not at the edge. However, 2019 will be the year of the embedded deep learning application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) system on a chip (SOC). Due to the power requirements of current GPU hardware, deep-learning analytics have typically had to run on servers. However, the transition of deep learning out to the edge has already begun. NVIDIA offers the Jetson embedded computing platform that allows edge-based inferencing. However, the Jetson platform is an all-purpose GPU not specifically designed for video surveillance cameras. Intel’s Myriad X VPU is the third generation VPU from Movidius and features the Neural Compute Engine – a dedicated hardware accelerator for deep neural network inferences. Deep-learning analytics are also being deployed exclusively in the cloud using Video Analytics as a Service (VAaaS) solutions with just the simple addition of a gateway edge device. When deep learning-enabled cameras were first launched in 2016, very few AI chipset options were available. NVIDIA’s Jetson and Movidius’s Myriad were often used in deep learning-enabled camera product demonstrations. However, high prices and high-power consumption of these chips meant the early specific AI chipsets has limited adoption in cameras. IHS Markit expects that in the next few years, the SOCs designed for network cameras will be capable of performing the basic processing required for deep learning analytics to run on the camera, without the need for additional processing power. The ASIC SOCs will be beneficial for large scale production aimed at the price sensitive mass market. ASIC SOCs with lower power consumption and a more compact design are being developed. Both established semiconductor giants and smaller startups are developing ASICs for use in deep learning-enabled cameras increasing competition in this area. Currently both Ambarella and HiSilicon, a subsidiary of Huawei, are developing ASIC SOCs for network cameras. Ambarella has already released the CV2S SOC, however, this chipset is presently too high priced and overly powerful for mass market video surveillance requirements. It is likely to be used for autonomous vehicles. But, currently in development, and due to be released in early 2019, the CV22s includes CVflow architecture that provides the DNN (Deep Neural Network) processing required for deep learning analytics. Similar to Ambarella, HiSilicon is developing the Hi3559A SOC with a CNN accelerator to allow the processing deep learning analytics; Whilst Qualcomm will soon be releasing the QCS605. The level of inference is something that can be changed with tradeoffs in features, accuracy, frames rates, and resolution, but IHS Markit expects that 0.2 Deep Learning Tera-operations per Second (DL TOPS) is enough for a basic classification network with low frame rates. IHS Markit expects that by 2022, 50% of network cameras shipped globally will include a deep learning accelerator that can provide between 0.5 to 2 DL TOPS. This will allow cameras to do basic object detection and classification leading some to describe it as ‘the motion detection of tomorrow’ hinting it will become a standard feature. Additionally, it is not expected that deep learning accelerators will add any significant cost to the price of the SOCs. It is expected that the development of edge-to-core processing will become significantly more common in the coming years. As such more powerful edge devices will help distribute the required workload. It is not expected that these edge devices will replace the need for central server or cloud processing, but instead will complement each other. <- Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Next ->

Article

Security Technologies Top Trends for 2019

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 18, 2019November 14, 202405 mins

Where are all the GDPR Prosecutions? In last year’s ‘Trends for 2018’ whitepaper we discussed the impact GDPR was likely to have on the video surveillance industry. One year on, we assess the situation going into 2019. Even those reading this from outside the EU will no doubt have seen a flurry of GDPR related emails asking them to update their marketing preferences for various mail lists around May 2018. For many, this will have been the limit of their experience with GDPR. Judging by the large number of emails with tweaked privacy policies, GDPR certainly invoked action from many companies, so with apparent widespread compliance regarding marketing data, what about video surveillance? Well, for video surveillance systems, the evidence for compliance with GDPR regulations is much less obvious. GDPR replaced the privacy regulations of EU member states, some of which had no specific requirements for video surveillance, some of which did have specific requirements (for example, requiring signing of video surveillance recording and a dedicated contact or data controller). Nevertheless, many of the GDPR requirements applying to video surveillance technology still seem shrouded in ambiguity. Some video surveillance vendors have marketed features and solutions for ‘privacy by default’ which is a principle of GDPR. These product features include automated image masking video analytics and greater control of user permissions. However, despite some marketing claims to the contrary, there are no official ‘GDPR compliant’ products. The responsibility to police GDPR principally rests with each EU member states’ data protection authority. Over 6 months on from the introduction of GDPR there have still been few test cases which have proceeded to prosecutions or fines. Also, despite some complaints and investigations, to our knowledge there have still been no prosecutions or fines related to video surveillance. An issue faced by the data protection authorities will be the public’s increased awareness of privacy regulations and consequently the volume of complaints they now must investigate. This is likely to have put increased pressure on their resources. Large fines for those found to be in breach of GDPR rightly remain as a deterrent to non-compliance and can promote self-policing of the regulations. However, there remains potential for a class action style compensation campaign against a data breach or deliberate misuse. If this type of action occurs it is most likely to be against a large organization with many affected users such as a social network organization, bank or retailer. If successful, this could lay the foundations for smaller cases such as those likely for video surveillance. Yet, this is still speculative. As we start 2019, the actual impact of GDPR on the video surveillance industry has been small. The hype surrounding the introduction of GDPR and the growing number of high profile data-breach scandals has put privacy protection at the forefront of many user agendas. Video surveillance vendors which are perceived to be proactively confronting privacy concerns and promoting ethical data use will be well placed to succeed should GDPR regulation have more bite in 2019. <- Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Next ->

Article

Security Technologies Top Trends for 2019

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 18, 2019November 14, 202405 mins

Cybersecurity is More than a Political Football Cyber security was one of the buzzwords of 2018. Something of a political football throughout the year, some western brands looked to cybersecurity to differentiate their offerings from products and solutions supplied by Chinese competitors. That said, there are real threats that need to be addressed in the cybersecurity market. As devices become increasingly connected and networked, every node on the network has the potential to provide access to a bad actor. Furthermore, the highly resourced and cyber-advanced vendors such as Microsoft and Adobe are getting much better at protecting their code from attack. The consequence is that cyber criminals are starting to look at the emerging IoT (Internet of Things) markets such as smart home and physical security. Combined with the relative inexperience of self-installers as well as security integrators (remember, analog cameras accounted for over 60% of new camera shipments only five years ago), this makes the video surveillance industry a high profile target. Interestingly, while building technology has been used as a point of entry to steal credit card details, in many cases the cyber-attack is focused on using connected devices to deliver DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attacks. These attacks work by spamming chosen websites with requests from thousands, or millions of connected nodes on the internet, overriding the sites ability to respond and making it crash. These attacks may (but not always) inhibit the ability of the devices to perform their configured function, for example to record video surveillance footage. In response to all this activity the video surveillance market has started a process of education on cyber security. This has included training sessions and seminars, increased feature sets and best practice guidelines and the deployment of some encryption technologies. However, much like GDPR, there seems to be more talk about cyber security than real action or consequence. So, what will happen in 2019? IHS Markit predicts: There will be an increasing focus on where components and software are sourced from and which OEM partnerships are in place. Software auditing is required by end-users in many critical vertical markets which will make this more transparent. In the lower end of the market, ease of use will compete with cyber security. Ultimately, SMB’s are not as concerned with cyber threats and will prioritize ease of use and installation over security unless legislated to do something different. Which leads to regulations and the lack thereof. The industry will continue to lack real regulation and legislation, instead following the lead of the IT industry and large suppliers such as Microsoft. Political interest will continue to impact the cyber market with more broad challenges to Chinese vendors in the telecoms and IT industry spilling over to the video surveillance market. <- Previous | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Next ->

White Paper

Security Technologies Top Trends for 2019

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 18, 2019November 14, 202406 mins

IHS Markit identified ubiquitous video as one of its top transformative technologies earlier in 2018. In public safety installations, we are observing this concept converge video surveillance and critical communications technologies as personnel embrace the benefits of ubiquitous video. Examples include the latest deep learning video analytics powering insights in safe city installations, a first responder live streaming body worn video to control rooms using the latest mobile broadband networks, or the closer integration and analysis of video data from multiple sources within software applications. In the wider video surveillance industry, demand for professional video surveillance cameras has been growing quickly and is forecast to continue in 2019. It is estimated that less than 10 million surveillance cameras were shipped globally in 2006. This grew to over 100 million in 2016. It is forecast that over 180 million will be shipped in 2019. At the same time, the steep erosion in the average price of cameras and other video surveillance equipment is starting to slow. As a result, IHS Markit is forecasting that the world market will grow at an annual rate of over 8% in 2019. Some regional markets, like India and Latin America will grow much faster. So, what will be the big stories in 2019? Future supply base changes, app stores and use of SaaS in emergency response are just some of the trends discussed in our ninth annual white paper on trends for the year ahead. The predictions on the following are to provide some guidance on opportunities across security technologies. Supply Base Changes in 2019 Supply to the professional video surveillance market has become more concentrated in recent years. The world’s three largest vendors accounted for 17% of market revenues in 2007 and 18% in 2012. In contrast, the top three accounted for 40% in 2017. Despite this, the supply base for professional video surveillance equipment remains much more fragmented than the supply base for many other markets. There are still hundreds of relatively small video surveillance equipment vendors, many of them with a market share much lower than 1%. There have been acquisitions in the past decade. Larger examples include Schneider Electric acquiring Pelco, Hanwha acquiring Samsung Techwin and Canon acquiring Axis Communications. In recent years, many smaller video surveillance software vendors have also been acquired. Examples include Canon acquiring Milestone Systems and Briefcam, OnSSI acquiring SeeTec, Panasonic acquiring Video Insight, and Tyco acquiring Exacq. Recent years have also seen some acquisitions combining video surveillance vendors and vendors of other security technologies. These have included Hikvision acquiring Pyronix and Avigilon being acquired by Motorola. There are likely to be further mergers and acquisitions in 2019 as vendors attempt to challenge the three largest vendors – Hikvision, Dahua, and Axis Communications. However, a spree of large scale mergers and acquisitions is not expected. vendors have themselves largely grown through organic means. The rate at which they have done this has been impressive. None of these companies were among even the ten largest vendors in 2005 and Hikvision and Dahua didn’t yet exist at the turn of the century. This shows just how quickly market shares can change and how quickly new entrants can grow. There have been several new entrants to the professional video surveillance market in recent years (e.g., Motorola, Eagle Eye Networks, Amazon, Huawei). There will be more new entrants in 2019. Perhaps some of them will be among the market leaders of the future. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Next ->

When Lightning Strikes Your Office

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 16, 2019November 14, 202405 mins

Each day, millions of workers in office buildings around the world use a wide range of electronic equipment to perform their jobs including laptops, desktop computers, phones, printers, alarm systems, scanners, projectors, and more. Technology has created many benefits for today’s businesses including faster communication between devices, integrated usage and optimized operations. It allows us to accomplish everyday office functions efficiently and effectively, while keeping staff connected to suppliers, customers and their sales team. However, with these benefits come new dangers to your operations. While electrical outlets provide power, they are also susceptible to lighting strikes – and there are more than 20 million cloud-to-ground lightning strikes in the U.S. each year. More common, however, are power surges and spikes that go mostly unnoticed every day. These temporary and instantaneous events exceed ‘normal’ electrical line voltage, and can cause serious damage to anything plugged into those outlets, including sensitive office equipment. Businesses with electronic systems in hazardous locations such as potentially explosive atmospheres obviously are exposed to catastrophic risks. Businesses located in areas with poor local power quality or where weather conditions make lightning strikes more likely also face increased risk of damage from power surges. The result can be a spike in the supplied power that is well above a device’s normal operating voltage, and that can cause an arc of electrical current within the appliance. When this happens, the heat generated in the arc can cause damage to the circuit boards and other electrical components. Data can be lost, expensive equipment may need to be replaced, and the most costly effect can be downtime that results in lost productivity or lost customers. Conventional fuses and circuit breakers do not guard against surges. Surge protective devices (SPDs) need to be installed on every electrical pathway to ensure that critical business equipment is guarded from damaging surge events. Once installed, SPDs protect the connected system from large, externally-generated surge events, as well as smaller, daily surge events. Yet, what happens when the SPD has reached the end of its useful life? How often can management send someone around to every closet and equipment room to check every single surge protector? The moment that person turns away from an apparently operational SPD, an unnoticed small surge could end the life of the device, leaving the system fully at risk. DITEK has taken surge protection even further to ensure that SPDs are working correctly and to remove the guesswork out of the entire process. DITEK’s Deflector SPD lets you know in three distinct ways when it requires attention. This virtually eliminates the problem of an SPD becoming non-functional without you realizing it. Each Deflector series surge protector features dry contacts for external notification, and an LED health status indicator that flashes and sounds an audible alarm when the module needs to be replaced. Thanks to the use of rapid-replacement modules, it is possible to have the unit up and running again in only a few seconds. You can’t prevent power surges in your office, but you can minimize any damage to your critical equipment by using surge protection, especially brands that provide the highest levels of protection against power surges, equipment failure and costly downtime. Cheryl Derenthal – Ditek

Vanderbilt Seismic Detectors

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 16, 2019November 14, 202404 mins

Hollywood may have glorified heists with classic movies like Die Hard, Heat, Oceans 13, The Italian Job, and The Town. But what about the technology that protects financial institutions against such incidents in real-life? For instance, look at the science and technology behind Vanderbilt’s range of Seismic Detectors. These are specifically designed for round-the-clock monitoring of safes, auto mated teller machines (ATMs), night deposits, strong rooms and modular vaults. They have been developed for false alarm immunity and are optimized for installation on steel, concrete and synthetic composite materials. What exactly is it about Seismic that makes it so fascinating? Well, here’s where real-life science and technology proves far more intriguing. All known types of intruder attacks generate unique vibration patterns. Each attack tool, whether they are drills, flame cutters or explosives, produce specific mechanical vibrations, giving it a unique acoustic fingerprint. The timing, frequency and amplitude of these acoustic fingerprints are used to convert mechanical and thermal vibrations into electrical signals. When Seismic’s bimorph sensor detects noise or vibrations, their characteristic values are analyzed precisely using a Senstec digital signal, based on unique algorithms developed and compared to those threat profiles, to determine whether an alarm should be triggered. The frequency of these signals is then measured and checked against that of known attacks, to decide whether to alarm or not. Thus, routine ‘noises’ such as traffic or electromagnetic interferences, causing structure-borne sounds to be propagated through the protected structure, will not cause false alarms. So, in a nutshell, an 18-wheeler truck rumbles past on the street, no alarm. But if a thief with a thermal lance tries to burn their way through the steel enclosure, they will set off alarms. These structure-borne vibrations, caused by even the subtlest attacks, can be detected at a very early stage, and when they are, an alarm is repeatedly triggered giving ample time for intervention before the intruder has managed to gain access to the valuables or inflict serious structural damage. So, there you have it. The science and technology that works against these would-be threats in real-life is indeed in a league of its own.

International

Vanderbilt Partners with ComNet to Enhance Support Services

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 16, 2019November 14, 202404 mins

Vanderbilt has recently announced a new strategic partnership with its sister company ComNet to offer customers an improved level of service. The new partnership creates a collaboration between ComNet Europe and sister company Vanderbilt International, and primarily includes leveraging internal systems and supply chain and logistics structures. This new relationship is effective immediately. A significant enhancement resulting from this partnership is that ComNet now has a fully functional, pan-European technical support team in place to support customers across the globe. ComNet’s continued growth “ The changes build from ComNet’s continued growth over the past year,” said Tom Exley, General Manager of ComNet Europe, “This format is designed to help ComNet customers get technical support faster and more efficiently. This is because, at ComNet, we are determined to put our customers first, in everything we do.” This integration means ComNet customers will have greater access to a higher number of technical support agents including local support in core languages. Meaning geographical hubs can operate more effectively and ensure resolutions for any technical issues as quickly as possible. “We are committed to building ComNet into a support network of excellence. It’s important to look ahead to identify future opportunities that will benefit our customers. This enhancement ensures we can deliver a customer service experience that is second to none,” added Exley. Increasing the scope Crucially, up until this point, ComNet’s technical support team was reinforced primarily by the company’s Sales managers. Therefore, this collaboration of technical support with Vanderbilt will free up ComNet Sales to focus solely on bringing the best products, services and offers to their clientele. So, this new partnership enables ComNet to increase their scope of offerings such as pre, pending and post-Sales support, plus the ability to design and implement complete high-performance solutions to answer customer pain points. “We believe this opportunity will significantly improve our support services model and enable our geographical hubs to operate more effectively. This will result in a more efficient cycle of how we manage and maintain our rapidly expanding customer base,” concluded Exley. ComNet offers an extensive line of fiber optic, copper and wireless video and data transmission equipment that is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the security, intelligent transportation system, utility and industrial markets. Vanderbilt is a global provider of security systems recognized for future-proof, high-performance, and easy-to-use products across access control and intrusion detection. Vanderbilt strives for innovation in Software-as-a-Service solutions such as ACT365 and SPC Connect, as well as product integration both within and outside of their portfolio offerings. An advocate of open platforms and integrations, Vanderbilt solutions are designed to meet and solve customer pain points.

International

F-Secure RadarTechconsult Vulnerability Management Award

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 16, 2019November 14, 202405 mins

Finnish cybersecurity company F-Secure continues to receive market recognition for their solutions, with the current win being a first for the company. The latest accolade is the Professional User Rating: Security Solutions 2019 (PUR-S) Champion Award given for Radar by German research and analyst firm Techconsult. F-Secure Radar is a PCI ASV certified, turnkey vulnerability scanning and management platform. It allows users to efficiently identify, evaluate, and prioritize vulnerabilities and security risks, even beyond their organization’s own network assets. Unpatched and badly configured software is a key attack vector and breach enabler, especially when it comes to more advanced attacks. F-Secure Radar can significantly lower the cost of an organization’s vulnerability management process by automatically and proactively identifying vulnerabilities, and prioritizing them based on business risk. F-Secure’s Teemu Myllykangas, Radar Solution Director explained that prioritization of vulnerabilities should be done based on true business risk rather than the perceived severity of the vulnerability. “For example, even a severe vulnerability doesn’t necessarily rise very high in remediation priority when it’s on a laptop that you do not particularly care about. However, a mediocre vulnerability on an internet-facing business-critical server will certainly be one of the top priorities. We help in prioritizing the vulnerabilities by providing the needed business risk context,” he said. Vulnerability Management (VM) is the process of identifying, evaluating, reporting, and remediating security vulnerabilities in business processes, web applications, and systems as well as the software that runs on them; however, this is not the entire attack surface. “Unlike F-Secure Radar, most VM solutions do not look Radar wins Techconsult Vulnerability Management Award beyond your own network. Often, elements of old services remain online, even after the service is shut down. They are forgotten and unmaintained, and thus are vulnerable. For an attacker studying your attack surface, however, they provide an easy-toexploit beachhead to your network,” explained Myllykangas. F-Secure Radar leverages the Finnish cyber security company’s trademark combination of human expertise and AI excellence. The expertise and real-world experience gained from F-Secure’s penetration testers and red teaming exercises fuel the development of the solution, providing award-winning value for its users. Techconsult conducted a large-scale user study on IT security products for 6 solution areas, with 14 categories and more than 60 individual criteria. The evaluation, which involved more than 2,000 user companies completing an online survey, involved ratings regarding company, and technology/ solution rating. Around 160 manufacturers offering IT security solutions on the German-speaking market were in focus. Marco Becker, IT Market Analyst at Techconsult commented, “With its vulnerability management solution F-Secure Radar, F-Secure achieved fifth place and thus a top position in the broadly diversified field of competition.” “F-Secure was particularly convincing in the concrete solution evaluation, which even achieved a place on the winner’s rostrum in several categories. In concrete terms, this means that F-Secure has the second-best rating for solution utility and manufacturer loyalty, and the third-best for user-friendliness and product loyalty,” he added. The latest award given to F-Secure comes on the heels of two from AV-TEST for F-Secure Protection Service for Business Computer Protection and the consumer-oriented F-Secure SAFE.

International

Idis Partnership Strategy Pays Off with 78% Sales Growth

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 16, 2019November 14, 202403 mins

IDIS Europe has reported record sales growth for 2018, with a 78% rise attributed to successful projects with long term partners and continued investment in technology and support services. Contributing to this success the company, which is one of Korea’s largest in-country video surveillance manufacturers, was the supplier for major contract wins in the retail, eating-out, healthcare and education sectors. Since opening its European headquarters in Brentford, London in 2013, IDIS has established a strong technical support team and wide sales networks, and the company has worked hard to develop profitable partnerships with both installers, integrators and distributors. “Our core strategy as a company is to pursue sustainable growth alongside our partners, as a one-stop supplier for video solutions. This means working together to ensure customer satisfaction, delivering better value and better technology,” said James Min, Managing Director, IDIS Europe. For installers and integrators, IDIS is now focusing on reducing TCS (total cost to serve), giving them complete, easy-to-source video solutions that offer more profitable implementations and predictable revenue streams. “Going forward this is a priority, and it will be achieved by continuing to invest in video technology that eliminates complexity and earns the loyalty of end-users,” said James Min, “The most encouraging thing is that whenever customers switch to IDIS technology, it is giving them higher performance and a lower total cost of ownership (TCO). They also know that we are working on new forward and backwards compatible technology to meet their future requirements.” For the integrator, IDIS’ model of simple-to-install technology means more realistic and attractive maintenance and service agreements. True plug-and-play performance was developed to reduce complexity for engineers installing and maintaining systems and in turn reduce cost and disruption for end users.

International

GJD Wins Security Equipment Manufacturer

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaApril 16, 2019November 14, 202402 mins

GJD has recently been named ‘Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer’ at the Outstanding Security Performance 2019 Awards (OSPAs). The competition for this category was extremely competitive, making it a great achievement for GJD. The awards dinner and presentation took place at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in central London. The OSPAs recognise and reward companies and individuals across the security sector. The OSPAs are designed to be both independent and inclusive, providing an opportunity for outstanding performers, whether buyers or suppliers, to be recognised and their success to be celebrated. Ana Maria Sagra-Smith, GJD’s Sales and Marketing Director commented, “It is a great honour for GJD to be recognised as an Outstanding Security Equipment Manufacturer at this year’s OSPAs. The award is testament to GJD’s strong focus on creating innovative product technology for the security sector.” I would like to take this opportunity to thank the GJD team for their commitment to deliver world-class security solutions to our loyal customer base.” OSPAs founder Professor Martin Gill commented, “The OSPAs provide an independent platform to showcase excellence and outstanding performance across the sector ensuring that those who contribute to maintaining high standards are recognised and rewarded.” He continued, “Each year the calibre of the nominations exceeds expectations and makes the job of selecting the winners particularly challenging for the judging panel. All those that were selected as finalists and winners demonstrated that they really are the very best and should feel extremely proud.”