Day: October 22, 2022

Anil Puri CMD, APS group A first generation serial entrepreneur, thought leader and an action catalyzer rolled into one – Anil Puri is a rare combination of a visionary, an innovator and a strategic thinker. He has used this combination to innovate and implement on-ground many new business ideas. His rich experience in various businesses has enabled him to nurture & mentor innovative ideas and scale them up. Introduction Human beings have a long-standing relationship with privacy and security. For centuries, we’ve locked our doors, held close our most precious possessions, and been wary of the threats posed by thieves. As time has gone on, our relationship with security has become more complicated as we’ve now got much more to be protective of. As technological advancements in security have got smarter and stronger, so have those looking to compromise it. Cloud-based physical security technology is quickly becoming the favored option for workplace technology over traditional on-premise systems. The cloud is essential to data management for most businesses and there are many reasons – why? Cloud-based technology is sweeping the security industry because of its advanced abilities and unparalleled convenience. The main difference with cloud-based technology is that your systems aren’t hosted on a local server. Instead, it’s managed by a third party, and accessible remotely. But how does the cloud factor into your physical security planning, and is it the right fit for your organization? Physical security is basic in many areas, and it’s no different in the IT security area. The physical locations where cloud offerings reside must be compliant to host physical security policies. The pandemic forced restricted access to physical sites but cloudbased solutions that enabled organizations to remotely monitor video, control cameras, assess system health, perform maintenance, and update firmware/software which have now become invaluable. Increased flexibility By migrating physical security components to the cloud, organizations have more flexibility. In terms of physical security, examples of that flexibility include being able to make adjustments to security systems on the fly. Changes to door schedules, access permissions, and credentials are instant with a cloud-based access control system, and the admin doesn’t need to be on the property. This is especially important for multi-site and enterprise organizations, who need to be able to access the physical security controls for every location, without having to travel. Support for remote access and monitoring The cloud has also become an indispensable tool for supporting remote work and distributed teams in recent years. When you can’t have every employee onsite at all time, whether due to social distancing or space limitations, remote access to your physical security technology is essential. Let’s look at the scenario of an employee getting locked out. With remote access, one can see that an unlock attempt was made via the access control system, and check whose credentials were used. With video access control or integrated VMS, one can also check video footage to make sure the person is who they say they are. Then, unlock the door remotely, or notify onsite security teams if needed – all on your own device without leaving the house. Being able to monitor what’s happening across the property, with video surveillance, access activity, and real-time notifications, improves incident response time and increases security without additional investment on your part. Greater scalability Physical security plans often need to account for future growth and changes in business needs. But it’s nearly impossible to anticipate every possible scenario when setting physical security policies and systems. That’s where the cloud comes into play. Current on-premise systems are often cumbersome to scale up or back, and limited in the ability to easily or quickly adapt the technology to account for emerging security needs. Cloud-based physical security technology, on the other hand, is inherently easier to scale. Because the entire ecosystem lives in the cloud, all software updates can be done over-the-air, and there aren’t any licensing requirements to worry about if you need to scale the system back. Improved RoI and future-proofing The cloud-based technology allows organizations to take a proactive approach to their physical security planning. Rather than waiting for incidents to occur and then reacting, a future-proof system utilized automations, integrations, and data trends to keep organizations ahead of the curve. In short, the cloud allows you to do more with less up-front investment. With some of the solution providers, you only pay for what you use, and it’s easy to make adjustments as business needs shift. The seamless nature of cloud-based integrations is also key for improving security posturing. System administrators have access to more data across connected systems, and therefore a more complete picture of security trends and activity over time. Taking advantage of AI data analytics, building managers can utilize cloud-based technology to future-proof their physical security plans, and create a safer building that’s protected from today’s threats, as well as tomorrow’s security challenges. Access control Touchless access control is a cloud-based solution that can help businesses restrict unauthorized entries to their buildings. Using an access control system is an essential physical deterrent to protecting your business’s on-site data, with touchless access capabilities also providing convenience to your employees. In schools, law firms, and other businesses that house sensitive information and assets, it is essential to provide clients with the assurance that their data is in good hands. Employees can use touchless access using mobile credentials, which reduces costs and losses on creating new keys. Users may have a longer induction process with a conventional access system as they wait for your security staff to hand over their keycard. Pin pad door locks are no longer suitable in a post-pandemic climate, as they increase the number of building touchpoints users must come into contact with as they enter the building, which may lead to contamination. Instead, touchless access control equips you with the tools to reduce touchpoints at the entrance to your facility and promote user wellbeing. Mobile credentials can operate door locks via BlueTooth for smoother entry without users…