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FARO® Empowers Innovative Intelligence with Comprehensive & Accurate 3D Investigative Evidence

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 27, 2021November 14, 2024014 mins

The ability to present unbiased, accurate 3D data in the courtroom as opposed to conventional 2D evidence can make all the difference in the outcome of a case. While still photographs, manual measurements, and written reports have been widely accepted as standard procedure, they often offer a limited perspective of a crime, crash, or fire scene that could be laden with information bias. When called upon, investigators (whether public or private) are tasked to seek and present the truth for their clients. For the most part, they only have a single opportunity to document evidence that is relevant and critical to the case, and they must ensure that the collected evidence stands up to scrutiny in court. For private investigation company Innovative Intelligence, the ability to quickly and accurately deliver crucial evidence for their clients’ investigations is paramount to cementing their success in an industry where credibility is key. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, Innovative Intelligence offers nationwide private and corporate investigation services – such as criminal and claims investigations. Recognizing the need for change Familiar with the struggles of evidence collection, the team at Innovative Intelligence saw great value in cap turing scenes in 3D detail, so they embarked on a journey to find a solution that would both improve their work processes and ensure the validity of their findings. Drones were initially adopted for overhead captures, which helped the team to provide context and perspective for investigation scenes that spanned a large area. However, this failed to sufficiently document and preserve the details in the scene. The team relied on conventional methods like cameras for scene captures, and employed laborious methods like tape and laser measures for cases that required accurate measurements. Frustrated, the team went on to research advanced 3D scanning solutions that were available in the market. After going through reviews on forums, the company made a decision to get in touch with FARO to learn more about its 3D laser scanners and software, and the rest was history. Enhancing investigation capabilities with 3D laser scanning A primary concern for Innovative Intelligence was to be able to obtain accurate measurements that would stand up in court. This would reduce contention over investigative evidence presented by the company on behalf of their clients. In addition, the team also desired solutions that were easy to use as none of them had prior experience with 3D scanning technology. “Besides the various benefits of the FARO hardware and software, what really swung our decision was FARO’s offer to provide a technical expert’s support if ever a situation arises where our scans are challenged in court.” Hamish Williams Managing Director, Innovative Intelligence The team eventually invested in the FARO® FocusM 70 Laser Scanner, FARO® ScanPlan™ 2D Handheld Mapper, FARO® SCENE Software, and FARO® Zone 3D Software – a suite of solutions that significantly enhanced their capabilities and expanded the range of services they could offer their clients. Details in most investigation scenes like apartments, vehicles, and fire sites can now be digitally captured in 3D with the FocusM 70, which proved especially useful for cases of arson, fatal accidents, and sexual assault, where precise data analysis is key. Separately, the ScanPlan is employed to offer visualizations of a scene in 2D for cases like burglaries, or to offer a snapshot of an apartment complex’s floorplan to complement the detailed scans done with the FocusM 70. Reaping fulfilling results Soon after adopting the FARO solutions, Innovative Intelligence’s capabilities rose to prominence among both private and public sectors due to its involvement in the investigation of a high-profile fire accident. The company was engaged by an insurance firm to digitize the damage to the roof and top floor of the SkyCity Convention Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, which was still under construction at the time. Probably the biggest commercial fire incident in New Zealand, the SkyCity fire burned for three days and caused the city center to come to a standstill with multiple road and business closures. Hamish and his team were allowed on scene once the fire was contained. Dangerous post-fire conditions would have made documenting the large, complex scenes in a timely manner very difficult. However, the FocusM 70 Laser Scanner enabled the Innovative Intelligence team to capture all the required scenes within just 6 hours onsite – at a rate of up to 488,000 points/ second. With a combination of the most advanced sensor technologies available, the adaptable FocusM 70 allowed the team to capture various scenes, whether in bright sun or in complete darkness, and allowed them to verify and make adjustments immediately to ensure a high-quality scan data end product. Speaking about the efficiency of the FARO laser scanner, Hamish shared, “If we had used photographs and conventional methods for measurements, we would not have been able to capture the number of scenes we had with the laser scanner and at the same level of detail.” As a result of the scenes captured, Innovative Intelligence was able to scientifically and forensically recreate the scene and produce a 3D, to-scale replication of the fire site and a Scene2Go viewer to assist in the investigation into the cause of the fire. Insurers and investigators who could not be physically present at the fire site were now able to visualize and assess the damages – and even deduce the cause of the fire incident. These outputs were shared across multiple agencies, including the fire and police departments, and major insurers to assist in all aspects of the inquiry. New possibilities With FARO’s FocusM 70 Laser Scanner, Innovative Intelligence is able to efficiently capture a 3D representation of a scene as it is at the time of the scan and record everything visible as data points – with just one scan. This point cloud data can later be used to digitally take measurements, create diagrams, animate the scene, and present ‘walk-throughs’ for courtroom presentations. “Our FARO laser scanners and software have given us greater confidence that…

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How Ajax Protects the Vernadsky Research Base in Antarctica from Fires

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 27, 2021November 14, 2024012 mins

In the spring of 2021, the Vernadsky Research Base, a Ukrainian Antarctic Station, was equipped with an Ajax security system featuring FireProtect and FireProtect Plus fire detectors. The Ajax equipment was delivered at a distance of 16 thousand kilometers and now protects the scientific base in Antarctica. From this article, you will learn how to install a fire alarm system at a facility if that facility is a polar station. Wasn’t there already a fire alarm at the Vernadsky Research Base? There was, but no one upgraded it for 36 years (since 1985). For the first 10 years, the base was used by British polar explorers. At the time, the base was called ‘Faraday’ and belonged to the United Kingdom. Since then, it changed name, flag, and country, but not its fire detection equipment. “There are 10 to 14 members of the Ukrainian expedition living at the Vernadsky Research Base. They are scientists and the people who run the station. Every year, one team of polar explorers replaces the other. They study the Southern Ocean, the Earth’s magnetic field, and Antarctica’s climate, flora, and fauna. For example, they record the ‘languages’ and ‘dialects’ of whales, monitor the hole in the ozone layer, and make daily meteorological measurements to predict the weather worldwide and global climate change.” The old system malfunctioned and caused false alarms. Some detectors were inoperable. But finding spare parts for them (and bringing them to Antarctica) was becoming more difficult. What happens if there is a fire in Antarctica? Antarctica is the windiest place on earth, where hurricane-force winds blow most of the time. Even a tiny flame can quickly turn into a large blaze. Most of the buildings at Antarctic stations were built decades ago. These are often small wooden houses with metal panels insulated with foam. When the foam burns, it releases the deadly phosgene gas. In 2020, there was a short circuit at the Russian ‘Mirny’ station. The fire burned down laboratories, the radio room, and other buildings. A polar station is an unusual facility. What to consider when choosing an alarm system? Communication reliability. The station is a complex of buildings, so it is important to cover them with one system. For this, the most reliable radio communication with a long range is required. Communication reliability. The station is a complex of buildings, so it is important to cover them with one system. For this, the most reliable radio communication with a long range is required. Fire alert. There is a person at the station who monitors the system. You need a system with a handy alarm-monitoring app for PCs as well as loud sirens to alert people to danger. Climate impact. During the cold season, the temperature outside drops to -27°C. In residential premises, it is kept at +16-18°C, and in non-residential ones, it is kept with a slight ‘plus.’ The specifications of the detectors must correspond to these conditions. Why was Ajax chosen for Antarctica? The policy of the Antarctic Center is to buy Ukrainian. And only buy the best – you can’t economize on Antarctica. The price of failure is very high, and shipping costs a lot of money. A marker was triggered – if a security system – then Ajax. And we were not mistaken with the choice. Viacheslav Marchenko, Deputy Director of the National Antarctic Scientific Center (NASC). In addition to the hub (the security system control panel) and two sirens, ten Ajax fire detectors were delivered to Galindez Island in West Antarctica. They protect against fire, detect smoke and rapid temperature swings, and prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. When connected to the Ajax security system via the secure Jeweller radio protocol, the detectors can operate at distances of up to 1,300 meters from the hub. Ajax fire detectors will do the job even if the station loses access to the Internet or there is no one to monitor alarms. The devices can operate independently from the system control panel. Even if there will be no connection with the hub, detectors will recognize the threat, and the built-in sirens will alert the danger. The siren volume is 85dB to wake up even those who fast asleep. Ajax will also handle it when the temperature in the station premises drops to +11-12°C (happens when there are strong winds). Detector’s operating temperature ranges from 0°C to +65°C. Finally, there is no need to worry about how frequently you have to send new batteries to the station. The autonomous operation period of the detectors is up to 4 years. How to bring equipment to the edge of the world? All Ajax devices were bought in Ukraine. It took three planes, one ship, and about seven days to get them to Antarctica. Five of those were spent traveling by ship, which crossed the most stormy place on the planet – the Drake Passage. Each polar explorer brings three bags – two with their own stuff and one shared. Ajax was delivered in such a bag. The system was installed by the lead specialist, the system mechanic of the Vernadsky Research Base. For participation in the expedition, the competition committee of the National Antarctic Scientific Center selects the best candidate among applicants from all over Ukraine. The system mechanic supervises the quality of installation and ensures the reliable operation of the equipment Installation and setup. How did everything go? Ajax devices are ready to work out of the box; the battery is already pre-installed, and the detectors don’t need to be disassembled. They connect to a hub in one tap in the apps and mount in a few minutes on a SmartBracket. Any questions can always be resolved by contacting the Ajax support team, which is available 24/7 and helps users from all over the world in six languages. How does station alarm monitoring work? The station uses the computer with the PRO Desktop app installed. A screen with all the indicators is placed in the lobby of the main…

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Prama Hikvision Launches a CSR Initiative to Support its Employees and Partners in Combating Covid-19

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 27, 2021November 14, 202404 mins

As India continues to fight the devastating second wave of Covid-19, Prama Hikvision has stepped up its efforts to help the security professional community. As a responsible organisation, Prama Hikvision has announced a one-of-itskind CSR initiative across India to donate free oxygen concentrators to support its immediate employees, partners and end-users. The employees and registered partners can avail the service by logging into the website https://covidhelp.pramahikvision.com and providing details of the requirement. The company has also set up separate helpline numbers for enquiries and understanding the process further. Prama Hikvision has also planned donation of oxygen concentrators to security industry associations, including FSAI (Fire and Security Association of India) and FOCUS (Forum of Critical Utility Services). Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd., said, “The second wave has affected many of our employees, partners and their families across India. We stand firmly with our employees and partners in these testing times by providing free oxygen concentrators through this CSR initiative. Employee welfare and care of their loved ones has always been our top priority and this time again, we hope to extend as much help and support as we can to all our loved ones.” Prama Hikvision, India’s leading video security products and solutions provider, has initiated this program to provide oxygen concentrators as a part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) drive. The key objective of this initiative is to address the problem of acute shortage of medical oxygen by providing oxygen concentrators to its immediate employees, partners and end-users. The company is providing oxygen concentrators free of cost for use and return basis. This CSR initiative will enable help and support in combating Covid-19. To apply for the oxygen concentrators under Prama Hikvision’s CSR initiative, the applicant needs to fill the details on the website with valid documents and patient details as per the terms and conditions. The company is providing pan-India service to deliver the oxygen concentrator machines. These machines have to be returned to the company once the patient gets recovered from Covid-19 so that they could be given to support other applicants. For more information contact via e-mail: covidhelp@pramahikvision.com

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Genetec Appoints Girish Maiyya as Channel Sales Manager for India

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 27, 2021November 14, 202402 mins

Genetec, Inc., a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions, has recently appointed Girish Maiyya as Channel Sales Manager for India. In this newly created role, Maiyya will lead the company’s channel strategy and partner ecosystem growth across India, one of the largest and fastest-growing markets for Genetec in APAC. Reporting to Genetec India Country Manager, Anand Thirunagari, Maiyya will be responsible for managing Genetec distribution and channel partners to accelerate sales growth in the region as well as onboarding and training new channel partners. Maiyya is an experienced security industry professional having spent over eight years with Bosch as a product manager for video surveillance and intrusion alarms systems in India. During his tenure at Bosch, he was responsible for establishing the company’s distribution business for video surveillance across India. He was also instrumental in setting up the intrusion alarm systems business in India and SAARC countries, and managed Bosch’s commercial and technical training for South Asia. Prior to Bosch, he was territory manager for Sharp Business Systems. “Our channel partners are an essential connection between Genetec and our end users,” said Thirunagari, “Girish not only brings industry knowledge, but he also has in-depth experience of managing and supporting both distributors and channel partners in India. We are excited to have such an experienced and customer-focused individual as our new Channel Sales Manager.”

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Have ‘Zero Trust’ and Secure Your Organizations with Safe-T the Right Way

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 27, 2021November 14, 202406 mins

BYOD, WFA, WFH – the pandemic has made many companies realize that there is now no need for employees to work from office. Safety trumps the comfort of working from the office. It has been more than a year and companies have now comfortably settled into the concept of remote working within the safety of their homes. But, what about the safety of the devices employees use? Cyberattacks are rampant now more than ever and there is a need to ensure the work devices are safe from the outside world. Effective and secure infrastructure for employees, suppliers and purchasers working remotely is the need and this is where Safe-T’s ‘Zero Trust’ architecture comes into the picture. “Zero trust model works on a philosophy of ‘trust nothing, always verify’ instead of the legacy philosophy of ‘trust but verify.’ The zero trust model has three fundamental processes in protecting the devices – trust nothing, continuous authentication and least privilege access. Safe-T provides secure-access solutions that would enable companies to enforce ZTNA within hours to secure remote access and authenticate users with MFA before network access is granted. Safe-T mastered zero trust architecture, and is enabling enterprises to secure users and their devices through their security review campaign. iValue InfoSolutions is an integral part of this campaign and delighted to support customers and partners in enhancing their security posture to mitigate prevailing and evolving threat landscape” Harsh Marwah Chief Growth Officer at iValue InfoSolutions “Safe-T ZoneZero, is a unique ZTNA solution, being the only true client-less and agent-less solution, we allow connecting any type user, managed or unmanaged to any resource in minutes. In addition ZoneZero allows supporting both internal and external users in parallel, allowing to implement ZTNA concepts throughout the organization in a simple fashion,” said Eitan Bremler, VP Corporate Development at Safe-T Data. To help organizations, Safe-T has arranged a ‘Free Network Review.’ The review has been designed to provide the company with a custom report, documenting the current architecture, vulnerabilities, and network attack footprint. The review consists of a three-step process: Complete the online questionnaire. Results are analyzed by Safe-T Security Experts, and a custom report is built for the company detailing the existing architecture and potential vulnerabilities. Free consultation, with a security professional to review each risk, types of attacks and how Safe-T’s solution can mitigate different threats. Safe-T’s wide range of access solutions reduce organizations’ attack surface and improve their ability to defend against modern cyber threats. Using Safe-T’s ZoneZero™ SDP, ZoneZero™ VPN, ZoneZero™ MFA, Secure File Access (SFA) and Secure Data Access (SDA), organizations can provide complete zero trust access for network (LAN) users, remote employees, partners, applications, IoT devices and more, to company resources regardless of their location. As a variety of brands offer this solution, speedy deployment and ease of integration is the key differentiator for success of any deployment of zero trust security. Safe-T offers this key ingredient with zone zero that is easy to integrate with the existing security, besides offering an end-to-end zero trust access to the resources. A premium technology enabler, iValue InfoSolutions drives ‘go to market’ for niche, compelling and complementary offerings, ‘digital assets’ protection, optimization and transformation area, leveraging customer life cycle and product life cycle adoption frameworks. iValue’s mission is to optimize, protect and transform ‘digital assets’ of organizations, with leading-edge and proven offerings, in collaboration with trusted partners. iValue offerings are aligned, customized and optimized for organizations, across vertical & size, through its OEM, consultant & global, national, regional and local system integrators partnerships.

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9th Edition of Secutech India to be Held in April 2022

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 27, 2021November 14, 202405 mins

In view of the impact of the second wave of Covid-19 on the industry, the situation to conduct the show in September remains uncertain. With an aim to ensure planning certainty for the event, the organisers have decided to take the pre-emptive decision to postpone Secutech India, originally slated from 16-18 September 2021. A joint statement issued by Messe Frankfurt Trade Fairs India Pvt Ltd and ABEC Exhibitions and Conferences Pvt Ltd stated, “We are glad to have the support from the industry and our exhibitors whose interests are at the centre of this decision. It is important that the event re-unites the industry and serves its objective of meaningful business encounters. In order to achieve this, exhibitors require adequate planning flexibility to present their brand and products to the trade visitors and buyers. We are committed to delivering a high-quality event and enabling crucial business learning for the sector.” With a comprehensive safety concept strongly aligned with government guidelines, India’s leading security business event – Secutech India, will open its doors to the industry in April 2022. Through a combination of focused exhibit zones targeting priority sectors such as smart cities, smart homes, integrated building management system (IBMS), banking, and fire & safety segments, the 2022 edition of Secutech India aims to draw attention to innovations in touchless access points, facial recognition, behavioural biometric access, temperature detection & monitoring, systems, queue management systems, electronic toll collection systems, cloud computing, systems, Li-Fi among others. Global Digital Security Forum 2021: New dates to be announced soon The pandemic has changed the dynamics of both physical and digital security across the globe, augmenting new technology introductions and demand for contactless mobility, remote surveillance, and track-and-trace technologies. Amid settling in the new normal and getting business back on track smoothly, prioritising security solutions has become a need-of-the-hour for residential, commercial and public infrastructure. In a bid to secure and ensure future-ready resilience of the corporate sector, highlight security developments and continue business learning, Global Digital Security Forum (GDSF) will take place this year with a new schedule. Messe Frankfurt India has confirmed that while the agenda is set, the new dates will be announced after consultations with the conference advisory panel and industry stakeholders, when the industry can come together once again. Safety and security are increasingly important basic needs, and therefore, stand for a growing global market. With twelve trade fairs, congresses and forums around the world, Messe Frankfurt brings together demand and supply worldwide with progressive, connected products, applications and services focusing on commercial security and the protection of buildings, spaces and people. The safety, security & fire business cluster offers access to the dynamic markets of the Arabian Peninsula, Asia, Europe and South America.

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HID Global Adds Cloud-Based Multi-Factor Authentication to its WorkforceID Unified Identity and Access Management Platform

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 27, 2021November 14, 202404 mins

HID Global, a worldwide player in trusted identity solutions, recently announced the general availability of WorkforceID™ Authentication solution, the latest addition to its cloud platform for creating a seamless, effortless experience for issuing, managing and using identity credentials in physical and digital workplaces. WorkforceID Authentication builds upon HID’s proven and widely deployed multi-factor authentication platform for consumer applications including online and mobile banking. It joins a growing suite of employee ID badging, visitor management and other trusted workforce identity solutions. “A person’s identity has become the new security perimeter in a hybrid workplace that now extends from home to the office and everywhere in between,” said Julian Lovelock, VP Global Business Segment, IAM, with HID Global, “The addition of multi-factor authentication to the HID WorkforceID platform advances our vision of a unified and flexible approach to identity and access management for an organization’s employees, partners and contractors. This is the next step in providing a suite of applications that manage digital and physical identity credentials through one convenient cloud platform.” Pivotal in HID’s overall multi-factor authentication portfolio, the HID® WorkforceID Authentication solution enables organizations to extend a streamlined, simple and secure login experience to every user and application throughout today’s diverse and dynamic enterprise environment. It easily integrates with Microsoft’s on-premise Active Directory (AD) or cloud-based Azure AD. This platform is positioned within the environment to enable: Simplified deployment and administration: Easy integration with cloud-based, on-premise, or hybrid legacy applications, as well as existing enterprise technology including virtual private networks (VPNs) for remote login. Multiple authentication factors: HID® ActivID™ one time password tokens and security keys, smart cards, and the HID® Approve™ mobile app that enables users to authenticate to applications and deny fraudulent login attempts via their phone. Standards-based security: ISO 27001 standards, SOC2-certified, and EU GDPR-compliant. Intuitive user experience: Featuring self-service tasks for setting up authentication methods. The WorkforceID Authentication solution extends HID’s broader authentication ecosystem that includes its comprehensive credential offering and WorkforceID digital credential manager for easily managing workforce authenticators used for both physical and digital access. HID Global was recently recognized as the overall top challenger in the KuppingerCole Leadership Compass for Enterprise Authentication Solutions report and included as a market leader in its market leadership category. The report noted that “HID Global has been a strong player in government and enterprise workforce IAM for years. The company’s inclusion of identity vetting and credentialing services is a valuable differentiating factor in their solution.”