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Impact of AI on Cybersecurity in the Age of Digitisation

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMay 17, 2022November 14, 202405 mins

By Prashanth GJ, CEO, TechnoBind There will hardly be any IT sector today untouched by the influence of Artificial Intelligence. AI has garnered much debate and speculation, and it continues to do so. It has gone through extensive research and development, which has naturally led to an increase in AI-based products and solutions. These are now slithering faster into our day-to-day life, more than most of us are aware. The drastic shift to digitisation has led to higher adoption of cloud-based solutions. Billions of devices access multiple clouds 24×7, leading to data generation increase to titanic amounts. The proliferation of cloudbased applications, IoT connected devices and the challenges arising from remote working is the foundation of an IT infrastructure that is complex to manage using only humans. AI has therefore become a critical technology in information security, as it can quickly analyze and identify and mitigate multiple cyber loopholes faster and with far more accuracy. AI-integrated cybersecurity systems help tackle data vulnerability steadily growing with businesses expanding beyond their initial technological capabilities. IT architectures are ever-expanding and also becoming more complex. Adding newer solutions to the existing networks increases the intricacy, and there are high chances of leaving gaps in the cybersecurity fabric. So companies must rely on a technology that acts faster on identifying the loopholes and improving the security posture efficiently and effectively. AI-based solutions can help identify the security team on the current gaps and the possibilities for any emerging future lapses and crises. Benefits of amalgamation of AI into Cybersecurity Promptness in detecting threats is one of the key attributes of using AI in cybersecurity. Traditional cybersecurity software cannot keep up with the sheer volume of new malware and cyber threats. AI-enabled cybersecurity systems can process these new threats quickly, and its continual learning the system can train itself to detect malware, run pattern recognition and detect even the minutest change that could be malware or ransomware. Automation of threat detection and its eradication without human interference is one of the crucial features of AI-based solutions. AI in cybersecurity incorporates more sophisticated and robust models and simplifies the existing ones. Data deception is another aspect that hints towards a more secure future, where these organizations can detect, analyze and defend against attacks by predicting and tracking them. Vulnerability management is very crucial to an organization’s network security. Every IT organization today, big or small, is subjected to several risks round the clock. Hence, vulnerabilities must be actively detected and eliminated. Vulnerability management may be aided by analysing and assessing the already existing security measures with the help of AI Investigations. AI can analyse systems much faster than cybersecurity experts or teams, enhancing your problem-solving abilities. What the future holds Advanced technologies make large-scale digitalisation possible. With AI integrated into cybersecurity systems, businesses stay protected from malicious activities. AI provides the necessary threat detection tools to track and identify security breaches and reinforce the security systems. AI in cybersecurity is proving itself to be the ultimate solution for defending cyber-crimes.

International

ESSMA Safety & Security Workshop 2022 Dallmeier Shows Video Security Solutions for Stadiums

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMay 16, 2022November 14, 202403 mins

Dallmeier, a leading manufacturer of video security technology for stadiums, was official sponsor of this year’s ESSMA Safety & Security Workshop. On 29 and 30 March 2022, stadium security and safety experts had the opportunity to learn about video-based security and business solutions at the Allianz Arena in Munich With more than 150 successful projects worldwide, Dallmeier is one of the market leaders in video security for stadiums. The heart of many solutions is the manufacturer’s patented Panomera® multifocal sensor system, which allows security personnel and police to capture large grandstand areas with consistently high image quality and a minimum amount of camera systems. Particularly in combination with the Dallmeier HEMISPHERE® software platform, pyrotechnics violations, racist riots or bodily harm can be tracked and managed – and costs resulting from fines, for example, can be reduced. Crowd management through unified security systems By supporting common interfaces, HEMISPHERE® can integrate and correlate camera data and data from all kinds of security systems such as access control, fire and intrusion detection systems and building automation. Unified access via interactive 3D maps allows users to benefit from a ‘single pane of glass’ that can be used for a wide range of applications. These include a full overview of all stadium areas, automatic intrusion detection for ‘sterile areas,’ functions for quickly locating suspicious persons and support for emergency services. “Whether for grandstand security or software-supported process optimization – Panomera® and HEMISPHERE® open up previously unknown possibilities for stadium operators,” explained Maximilian Strangemann, Stadium Expert of the Dallmeier Group, “Far beyond mere image capture, Dallmeier solutions allow data and information from a wide range of sources to be intelligently correlated – for efficient crowd & security management and safe, smooth stadium operation.”

International

NIST Offers First-of-a-Kind Guidance for Holistic Home & Community Wildfire Protection

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMay 16, 2022November 14, 202408 mins

Once they have a foothold, severe wildfires can quickly overwhelm a community, particularly one that is densely packed. To shield houses against such a fierce threat, a thorough defense is key. Establishing a deep and multifaceted defense in and around homes is the basis of a new report that offers direction for safeguarding residences from external fire threats. Developed by fire safety experts at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS), the guidance provides dozens of protective actions – and the context in which each should be taken – all backed by the latest fire science. This new approach, which is already being implemented in California by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and CAL FIRE through a pilot program called the California Wildfire Mitigation Program, could spare homes and lives from the intensifying threat of wildfires. “We’ve seen all these destructive wildfires come through and burn thousands of homes. The way we aim to reduce those losses is to upgrade structures and then create defensible space around them,” said Steven Hawks, CAL FIRE Chief and Report Co-Author. The strategy described in the report is the keystone of the recently launched California pilot program, which is meant to provide support to communities statewide. While the guidance is available for anyone to implement voluntarily, the cost of putting it into practice may be steep for some. “That’s where the California Wildfire Mitigation Program really steps in and provides the expertise, the education, the funding to back all of those mitigation measures at the level of each individual property,” Hawks said. With significant gaps in fire codes and regulations such as the lack of measures that address fire spread between properties, CAL FIRE worked closely with NIST and IBHS researchers to produce a more comprehensive defensive strategy. The authors of the report compiled methods to protect against wildfires’ two main weapons of choice – flames and airborne pieces of burning debris called embers. For a home to be made fire resistant, or hardened, up to 40 different components – such as windows, gutters and the deck – may need to be upgraded, either by adding to or replacing them with less flammable material. And because of how pervasive embers are, all 40 boxes must be checked in the end for a homeowner to reap much of any reward. “If you have literally a million embers flying about your home and you have vulnerabilities, they’re going to find them,” said Alexander Maranghides, a NIST fire Protection Engineer and Lead Author of the report, “Hardening half of your home is not going to give you 50% improvement. You cannot pick and choose.” In contrast, flames exhibit a much shorter reach than embers, and the approach for fending them off is more tailored to a home’s individual circumstances. The authors advise assessing the types and proximity of combustible features on a home’s lot and surrounding lots to determine where potential flames are a threat and identify appropriate actions. The first line of defense for flames is to either remove combustible items such as wooden furniture or sheds, or push them away from a home by a distance the authors determined to be safe. authors determined to be safe. “In cases where a combustible object, such as a neighboring home, is dangerously close and moving it is not a realistic option, the guidance recommends hardening specific home features that would be in striking distance as a last resort,” Maranghides said, “This might mean having just the wall facing a neighboring home clad in a non-combustible material, for example.” The implementation of this strategy by every residence is especially critical in crowded neighborhoods where only a few feet may separate homes, potentially linking their fates in the event of a wildfire. In California, the guidance is already seeing action through the pilot program, with Cal OES and CAL FIRE using it to assess and upgrade the properties of homeowners in three pilot communities across the state, including San Diego, Shasta and Lake Counties. For Maranghides, the hope is that California is only the beginning. With several other states already grappling with an ever-increasing wildfire threat, the new, holistic approach for protecting homes and thus communities could be broadly applied throughout the U.S.

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Pharmaceutical Crime: First INTERPOL-AFRIPOL Front-Line Operation Sees Arrests & Seizures Across Africa

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMay 7, 2022November 14, 202407 mins

A pan-African police operation jointly coordinated by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL has identified hundreds of suspects and resulted in seizures of more than 12 million illicit health products. Codenamed ‘Flash-IPPA’ (Illicit Pharmaceutical Products in Africa), the two-month operation, which ended in December, brought together law enforcement and drug regulatory agencies from 20 African countries to dismantle the organized crime networks behind regional pharmaceutical crime. Ahead of the operation, using globally sourced regional data shared via INTERPOL’s secure global police communications network, I-24/7, countries were able to target crime networks producing and distributing illegal pharmaceuticals across Africa. Frontline officers conducted inspections at roadblocks, open markets, pharmacies, warehouses and other locations suspected of producing, smuggling, storing or distributing fake pharmaceuticals. Flash-IPPA seizures at a glance: 2 million illicit anti convulsing tablets. 300,000 other epilepsy treatment tablets. 1,600 rapid COVID tests. More than 208,000 COVID-19 protection masks. The operation’s most commonly seized illicit medicines included antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, analgesics and medication used to correct erectile dysfunction, rheumatism and epilepsy. With the pandemic creating unique crime opportunities for organized crime networks to introduce fake medical products into legal markets, officers were on the lookout in particular for COVID-related vaccines, medicines and medical devices. West African operations revealed the use of counterfeit COVID-19 vaccination certificates in several countries, whilst East African operations saw the use of unregulated and unlawful distribution and sale of genuine COVID-19 vaccines. “COVID-19 has created a parallel crime pandemic and this operation shows how criminals are continuing to take advantage of this health crisis in order to maximize their illicit profits,” said INTERPOL’s Secretary General Jürgen Stock, “Addressing regional needs is a key part of INTERPOL’s global response to crime and our aim here is clear; to build stronger, meaningful capabilities for African law enforcement through our partnership with AFRIPOL.” Benin police authorities seized more than 27 tonnes of a wide range of fake medicines during one raid, triggering regional and global investigations. Investigations across Libya resulted in the seizure of more than 11.5 million painkiller and infantile epilepsy tablets. One raid in Niger saw the seizure of more than 300,000 epilepsy tablets. Zimbabwean police authorities arrested more than 2,000 individuals during its nationwide leg of Operation Flash-IPPA. Front-line officers in Algeria carried out more than 90 searches and inspections at strategic locations suspected of producing and distributing illicit pharmaceuticals. Shaping a coordinated response in African law enforcement operations “ The results of Operation Flash-IPPA are testimony to the strength of AFRIPOL-INTERPOL collaboration, and the importance of INTERPOL support in boosting AFRIPOL’s position as the lead African institution for preventing and combating transnational organized crime, terrorism and cybercrime,” said AFRIPOL’s Executive Director, Dr Tarek Sharif, “Operation Flash-IPPA will boost AFRIPOL’s intelligence collection for subsequent use in member state investigative collaboration.” With organized crime groups frequently engaging in multiple crime areas simultaneously, the operation also saw the seizure of cocaine, cannabis, khat, crystal meth, counterfeit foods, oils, beverages, cigarettes and baby accessories. Ongoing analysis of Flash-IPPA seizures and arrests in Africa is triggering associated investigations in all continents linked to pharmaceutical crime groups operating in Africa. INTERPOL’s Support Programme for the African Union (ISPA) assists AFRIPOL in developing its strategic framework and operational functions across the continent and in fighting transnational crime in cooperation with INTERPOL and other regional policing bodies. The results of Operation FLASH-IPPA follow the ISPA programme’s first in-person mission to AFRIPOL Headquarters from 15 February to 1 March 2022. INTERPOL’s Executive Director of Police Services Stephen Kavanagh co-led the ISPA Steering Committee with AFRIPOL’s Executive Director Dr Tarek Sharif, confirming the importance of cooperation between the two police organizations in boosting security in the African continent. Following intensive discussions, technical workshops and large-scale planning exercises, the Steering Committee adopted a clear work plan and priorities for the coming months. AFRIPOL manages a continental communication system called ‘AFSECOM,’ with access to a selection of INTERPOL’s criminal databases and its secure police communications network enabling it to work with police forces in 195 member countries. FLASH-IPPA participating countries included Algeria, Benin, Botswana, Central African Republic, Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Libya, Kenya, Mauritius, Namibia, Niger, Rwanda, Sudan, Togo, Uganda, South Africa and Zimbabwe.

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How to Manage Multimode Fiber Distance Limits

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMay 7, 2022November 14, 202408 mins

Multimode fiber optic cable is the backbone of most modern corporate networks. Multimode fiber optic networks are more efficient, easier to install, and significantly cheaper than single mode systems – making them the top choice for everyone from small businesses to large enterprises. There’s just one thing preventing multimode fiber from being the perfect network solution – multimode fiber distance limits. Single mode fiber networks can’t compete with multimode systems on price, but multimode fiber has a much shorter data transmission range. As networks grow and required data transmission speeds and volume increase, network designers and integrators like you must figure out how to manage multimode fiber distance limits to build and maintain fiber optic networks that meet your company’s needs and fit your budget. We’ve put together this short guide to help you better understand multimode fiber distance limits and how you can manage them to ensure your company network is optimized for performance, efficiency, and cost. A quick intro to multimode fiber distance limits Multimode fiber is designed to transmit multiple rays of light simultaneously. It has a larger core than single mode fiber (50-62.5μm vs. 9μm) which allows light to bounce off the walls of the fiber as it travels. This larger core enables multimode fiber to support multiple data protocols and transmit multiple signals at the same time, but it also limits the signal transmission range. As light travels along a fiber optic cable, a phenomenon called modal dispersion occurs. Modal dispersion is a technical way of saying the optical energy gets spread out and the signal loses integrity. It’s worse in multimode fiber because of the more jagged path light takes as it travels. Modal dispersion gets worse the further the light travels. After a certain distance, the signal gets so spread out that it’s no longer distinguishable by the devices it’s being transmitted to. As a result, multimode fiber distance limits are determined by how far the fiber can transmit data before modal dispersion degrades the signal. Three ways you can manage multimode fiber distance limits There’s no way to completely eliminate multimode fiber distance limits, but there are ways to manage them and maximize the range of your multimode fiber network. Let’s take a look at the three most effective strategies. 1.Choose the best fiber for your application The most basic way to manage multimode fiber distance limits is to choose the best multimode fiber for your application. There are five industry-standard multimode fiber grades. As you can see from the table below, they differ in size, optical source, bandwidth, and distance limits at various speeds. They also differ in price – with OM5 being the most expensive and OM1 the least expensive. In general, OM1 should only be used to patch or repair existing networks. OM3, OM4 and OM5 offer higher bandwidths and longer distance limits due to their use of advanced VSCEL (LASER) sources instead of traditional LED sources. OM3 is a good choice for most corporate applications, while OM4 features increased bandwidth and data transmission ranges if you need them. OM5 is the best for data centers and other high speed applications. Don’t forget to think ahead and consider both your current and future bandwidth and distance needs when choosing your multimode fiber. 2.Consider using higher wavelengths Industry-standard multimode fiber bandwidth and distance limits are based on a wavelength of 850nm, but modern fiber optic cables and devices can efficiently transmit signals using three wavelengths: 850nm, 1300nm, and 1550nm. Higher wavelengths can actually be transmitted more efficiently, meaning you get less modal dispersion and longer effective transmission distances. Fiber optics that use 1300nm and 1550nm are more expensive than devices operating at 850nm, but the difference is usually not prohibitive, and the extra range is often worth the extra cost. 3.Take advantage of technology Scientists and engineers haven’t figured out how to change the laws of physics and eliminate model dispersion, but they have developed technology to help mitigate the effects and extend the data transmission range of multimode fiber networks. With the help of technology such as Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) and advanced small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical fiber transceivers, you can achieve Gigabit Ethernet multimode fiber path lengths of up to 2 km – a significant increase from the industry standard limits. Let ComNet help optimize your multimode fiber use As you can see, there are several things you can do to maximize and manage multimode fiber distance limits, but it’s not easy. Choosing the right fiber, wavelength, and technology requires a high level of technical expertise and professional judgment. Fortunately, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our ComNet Design Team is ready and willing to help. We offer a wide range of technology designed to help you maximize your multimode fiber range – including an extensive selection of SFPs and WDM optics. We also offer advanced design support from the experts in our ComNet Design Center.

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What can AI Cloud do for Enterprises

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMay 7, 2022November 14, 202409 mins

By Mitish Chitnavis, Chief Technology Officer, iValue InfoSolutions Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing are at the center of most enterprise solutions today. Individually, the two technologies have evolved to support businesses in handling large data volumes, structuring their IT infrastructure, and accelerating processes and operations. The AI cloud is the natural progression of the technologies, wherein AI is deployed within the cloud environment to enhance decision intelligence while reducing costs. What is an AI Cloud The combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing, or the AI cloud, is an emerging concept in enterprise software architecture. It addresses the current demands and challenges of storing and processing high-volume data, build and run algorithms in the cloud, integrate advanced machine learning services. Intelligent automation: With the integration of AI and cloud, barriers to enterprise-wide adoption of intelligent automation are removed. AI cloud drives the hyper-automation needs in the face of accelerating digital transformation plans. This allows enterprises to smoothly transition from discrete automation tools to a highly connected automation platform. Deeper Insights: Organizing, managing, analysing, and using data at scale is a challenge for enterprises. The convergence of AI and cloud helps enterprises understand vast volumes of data and consume it as actionable insights such as risk prediction/ detection or new business opportunities. Increased security: Big data brings in several security and privacy risks that could negatively impact any business. AI helps enterprises with an intelligent data security layer that can self-analyze, predict, and respond to threats in real-time. Its self-learning model allows the cloud to detect anomalies quicker and efficiently. Lower costs: Most cloud services provide a payas-you-use payment model. For enterprises considering the upfront costs of AI cloud it is a tremendous cost saving over traditional infrastructure such as managing on-site data centers. So, What does AI Cloud Change The AI cloud is a game changer in our data-driven world. The on-going COVID crisis shifted the gears on cloud adoption. Unlike traditional AI analytical models, the AI cloud enables extensive data management at high capacity without the need for physical servers. With the inclusion of AI, businesses can improve resource management with infrastructure optimization, fault management with self-management models, and load balancing with interconnected neural networks. As we move forward, AI cloud could lead to interesting results. Rise in AI-based platform services: The hybrid structure allows enterprises to harness AI capabilities with an AI-as-a-Service (AIaaS) model. Today, most of our cloud services are available off the shelf; outsourced to third-party vendors. The future could see the availability of AIaaS platforms as new operating systems for digital businesses. The AIaaS market is forecasted to grow at 25.8% CAGR by 2030, that’s a USD43.29 billion market. Incorporating AI cloud strategy: The last couple of years have seen a rising level of investment in cloud solutions. However, enterprises fail to have a holistic plan for AI integration. The next generation cloud computing platforms require an enterprise-grade AI platform strategy backed by a multi-technology stack. Application of cognitive intelligence: Powered by AI, the enterprises of the future would evolve into cognitive enterprises. This involves combining data, processes, and workflows under a single framework. AI cloud has the potential to deliver unrealized data value to a data-driven business platform. Despite the benefits, the AI cloud model is still in its infancy. Enterprises are hesitant to take the plunge owing to technology integration challenges, and lack of skilled professionals. As cloud computing continues to dominate the tech industry, it is time businesses start exploring the capabilities of AI and cloud computing together. All of the statistics about our magnitude, diversity, and years of experience, as impressive as they are, bear little resemblance to the ultimate measure of iValue – the differentiating impact we bring on to our fraternity. Here at iValue, we’re constantly reinventing how we work and how we approach market constraints so that we can keep delivering meaningful, sustainable, and long-term results for our clients and communities. We strive to be the best at everything we do, from assisting customers in realizing their goals to making a positive impact on society with numerous CSR drives apart from maximizing the performance of our employees. This inspires us to come together to make an impact that matters in the world. A market leader in smart, cutting-edge technology solutions who assists businesses in managing, optimizing, and protecting their digital assets. iValue stimulates creativity as a leading Technology Enabler by providing comprehensive services that support Data, Network, and Application (DNA) management for businesses. Our ‘Go to Market’ consists of niche, compelling, and complementary offerings that assist businesses of all sizes and verticals with their optimization and transformation efforts by leveraging the Customer Life Cycle and Product Life Cycle Adoption framework. iValue is proud to have served for over 6000+ customers across industry verticals through 900+ Partners & direct alliances with 65+ ‘Best of Breed’ Technology OEMs. iValue has a direct presence across 18+ locations covering South-East Asia & Africa continents with consulting; solutioning; vertical & horizontal focused teams, addressing technology enablement, pre-sales, sales & postsales needs of customer for private, public and hybrid cloud needs. iValue ASEAN operates with HQ in Singapore, with local entities in Cambodia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka apart from Nairobi (Kenya) office for Africa foray. We continue to grow at 4+ times market growth rates, at 50%+ CAGR for the last 13+ years.

Case Study

Tallest Building in the European Union Relies on HID Mobile Access® to Support Multiple Tenants

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMay 7, 2022November 14, 202404 mins

HID Global, a worldwide company in trusted identity solutions, announced the successful implementation of its HID Mobile Access solution and mobile-enabled readers in Varso Place, the site of the tallest skyscraper in the European Union, which allows more than 7,000 people to move more freely and securely throughout the building. Located in Warsaw, Poland, Varso Place is HB Reavis’ latest development and most ambitious project to date. Designed by world famous British architects, Fosters + Partners, it comprises three buildings in a 144,000 square meter area. The project’s showstopper is the fully glazed 53-story Varso Tower standing at over 310 metres tall. The mixed-use site features prestigious office and public spaces on ground levels, including shops, restaurants and an observation deck at the top of Varso Tower. Due to the size and scope of the project, HB Reavis – a renowned international workspace developer – sought a single access system for the entire building so that every tenant would have a simple, easy-to-use, one-stop solution for security management. It wanted to move away from tenants having to use a traditional keyfob or card-based solution and rather implement a high-tech system that also allows for the management of digital credentials using smartphones as a primary form factor. The solution of choice included HID Mobile Access and mobile-enabled readers from HID Global which are equipped with Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) and Near Field Communication (NFC) technologies, as well as a Software Development Kit (SDK) that integrates with HB Reavis’ More App. The app covers all building services from concierge services, events, room booking systems, car or bike sharing, and of course, easy access when people enter and exit and move around. As the SDK can be developed and upgraded over time as requirements change, HB Reavis is able to maximize the long-term benefit of mobile security. The mobile, contactless solution – which supports Android and iOS-based smartphones – has been particularly beneficial during the COVID-19 pandemic as it minimizes surface contact and the human-to-human interaction that is typical when issuing and managing physical cards and keyfobs. “Not only does mobile access provide state-of-the-art security control, there is no need to remember to take a pass with you when you leave home or move around the building. When security is based on the phone, it is frictionless, because people always have their phones with them,” said Jakub Kacer, Security Manager at HB Reavis. With the support of HID Global, HB Reavis can ensure a seamless access control solution that enhances the user experience for tenants and employees at Varso Place who access the building’s facilities every day.

Case Study

Continental Selects Everbridge to Increase Corporate Resilience

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMay 7, 2022November 14, 202404 mins

Everbridge, Inc., the global provider of critical event management (CEM), recently announced that Continental, one of the world’s leading global automotive parts suppliers, will deploy Everbridge CEM solutions to integrate and streamline the company’s emergency and crisis response initiatives across four global teams. Everbridge was selected to enable the integrated communications and response platform after an intense and deep project evaluation by Continental. Continental AG, headquartered in Hanover, Germany employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. The global manufacturer recently celebrated its 150 year anniversary. “In a crisis situation, it is especially important that our teams can work together across one unified response and mitigation tool,” said Frank Busch, Chief Security Officer, Continental AG, “If the processes and tools are not aligned and not in sync, this will cause disruptions and delays. Everbridge brings a market-leading enterprise resilience solution to our company so that we can effectively bridge both our digital and physical security remediation requirements.” In today’s increasingly digital world, organizations must balance investment in uptime, ongoing innovation, and customer experience. Everbridge provides businesses, and their respective IT organizations, with the ability to automate and streamline incident response across teams and toolsets, enabling enterprises to deliver both continuous service uptime and great customer experiences. Everbridge provides Continental with a unified, common operating platform for managing organizational risk and accelerating communications, response, and recovery efforts to mitigate impact to employees or disruptions to business. Over 6,000 businesses, governments, and healthcare organizations currently rely on Everbridge’s CEM Platform to assess threats, monitor the wellbeing of their workforces, rapidly communicate warnings, protect business assets, and accelerate the analysis of their operational response. “Continental selected Everbridge after a long and intense technical and legal review process,” said Andreas Junck, GM for Everbridge DACH Region, “We are honored to support a market leader like Continental with their security incident response initiatives. This win further demonstrates that our integrated platform is a game changer in the industry and in the DACH region.” As the global provider of critical event management and public warning solutions, the Everbridge platform offers the ability to reach over two billion residents and visitors in more than 200 countries and territories, serving leading Fortune 500 companies as well as cities, states, and entire countries. Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2021, Continental generated sales of €33.8 billion and currently employs more than 190,000 people in 58 countries and markets. On October 8, 2021, the company celebrated its 150th anniversary.

Case Study

Evolv Technology Helps Mercedes-Benz Stadium Fans Stay Safe

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMay 7, 2022November 14, 202406 mins

Evolv Technology, the player in weapons detection security screening, recently announced results from its partnership with Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to provide a more enjoyable, frictionless, and safe experience for fans. The stadium uses the company’s artificial intelligence (AI)-based system, Evolv Express®, to screen fans as they arrive at the stadium for games and other events, without requiring them to stop or remove items from their pockets or policy-compliant bags. Prior to installing Evolv Express, seven out of ten fans cited their arrival at the stadium as an area of frustration and dissatisfaction. Since implementing Evolv Express, nine out of ten fans say that security screening is not a point of contention for them. The stadium has also dramatically reduced the percentage of guests flagged for a security recheck and increased the speed of entry for fans. The stadium, home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United, hosts an average of 40-50 major events and more than 200 private events each calendar year including the SEC Football Championship, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and countless concerts by world-renowned artists. “Our objective is to make attending events at Mercedes-Benz Stadium feel like you’re walking into a friend’s house – to a place you belong or even own,” said Karl Pierburg, Chief Technology Officer, AMB Sports and Entertainment, parent company of the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, “It was critically important to us to find a way to allow secure entry without degrading the guest experience at all. Evolv has transformed the entry experience for us and contributes to the high marks we get in general when it comes to entry experience, where we rate in the top quarter of all NFL stadiums.” Evolv Express uses powerful sensor technology with proven AI to provide safer, more accurate threat detection at unprecedented volumes and speed of entry. With Evolv Insights, security staff can use historical screening data to make predictions about throughput, with the goal of improving the fan experience while making the stadium more secure. “Venues like Mercedes-Benz Stadium are recognizing that fans should not have to sacrifice experience for safety,” said Peter George, CEO of Evolv Technology, “Finally, fans are able to gather back together after almost two years of capacity limitations, isolation, and health concerns – and they should be able to enjoy these gatherings safely, from the moment they arrive at the stadium until the game clock ticks down.” Evolv’s innovative security screening technology has been used to enhance safety at a number of major sporting events, including the U.S. Open Golf Championship, and it is part of the stateof-the-art fan experience at Lower.com Field, the brand-new home of the Columbus Crew in Major League Soccer. Evolv Technology is a player in weapons detection for security screening, securing the world’s most iconic venues and companies. Its mission is enabling a better experience and better security for venues, creating a safer world to work, learn, and play by transforming physical security to make everywhere safer. It gives sports fans, theme park visitors, concert-goers, shoppers, employees, students, and others peace of mind so that they can gather without fear of violence. Its security screening has scanned more than 200 million people, second only to the Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in the United States, and its technology combines powerful, advanced sensors with proven artificial intelligence (AI), security ecosystem integrations, and comprehensive venue analytics to reliably detect threats 10 times faster than traditional metal detectors. Evolv Technology, Evolv Express®, Evolv Insights™, and Evolv Cortex AI™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Evolv Technologies, Inc. in the United States and other jurisdictions.

Case Study

How Video in the Cloud Lightens the Load for Security at Bulgaria’s Twin Airports

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMay 7, 2022November 14, 202407 mins

Double the pleasure – double the fun! The tourist attractions of ‘twin’ coastal airports in Varna and Burgas, Bulgaria, bring throngs through customs and ensure a busy scene for Fraport Bulgaria. They have partnered for over 10 years with Milestone Systems for ongoing development of their centralized, efficient and flexible video surveillance system, which meets their security demands as they grow. Fraport Bulgaria moved from analog security technology to an IP-networked Milestone and Axis solution, which enabled them to later add Agent Vi AI analytics then progress into a cloud solution to ease the burden on storage. The networked video management platform centrally navigates all the physical security needs at both airports. CHALLENGE: Analog troubles caused delays Before the migration to Milestone’s virtual solutions, the security and safety at both airports was based on different systems, each with a separate server, with physical storage on local hard drives. Archiving on these video recording servers often had damage from harsh weather conditions. Each system was accessed differently and so slowly that it wasted a lot of time, made it difficult to monitor the condition of all hardware and even impossible to recover data in cases of shutdown. This lack of reliability in the analog approach failed to facilitate the security team’s work. Fraport Bulgaria also wanted the alerts and analytical functions of a digital solution with alarms for violations, so they could operate both reactively and proactively. SOLUTION: Smooth flying with a unified security center Today, an in-house cloud solution for video management with Milestone’s software platform provides centralized, optimized, easy operations, processing the entire flow of security information in a virtual infrastructure. Milestone XProtect Corporate manages over 500 AXIS network cameras. Analytical functions are integrated for metadata utilization. VMWare, Agent VI’s InnoVi™ analytics, AXIS Perimeter Defender. Border crossing signalization alerts to unauthorized access and more. The video Smart Wall has 12 big screens, each with 2 workstations and specialized graphics cards. The system alerts when an event occurs and directs the security team’s attention right to the location. Everything is recorded and documented. Human intervention has been minimized by automating the analytics and response. The Agent Vi software detects and tracks objects, violations or other incidents, and based on pre-set rules, sends a signal for actions. Limiting the people factor helps to avoid human error. “Our response is faster and better informed on which actions to take.” Vladimir Petrov Former Head of Information Technology Fraport Bulgaria RESULTS: An easy, scalable, virtual journey The Fraport Bulgaria solution is a living virtual system that can be upgraded quickly and easily, expanded and reconfigured depending on the changing needs of the airports. When Fraport Bulgaria wants more cameras, adding and integrating is very fast – with just a few clicks. Resources can be added quickly. There is no need to buy additional storage hardware and install it on premises: it’s all organized in a private cloud system. Each virtual machine is protected from unforeseen interruptions at the circuit level, and with access to a centralized disk. The advantage of this architecture is flexibility, security and quick response if necessary. Benefits: Keep climbing over time, open to innovation The changing needs of the company are met by the ongoing updates over time. In 2018 a project was initiated adding AXIS thermal cameras to detect unauthorized stays in certain areas. The airports’ integration of Milestone with the corporate Microsoft Active Directory meant user access to the system could be set based on their security groups. Another platform update gave the integration of a mobile server for user access via a standard web browser, incorporating a mobile app which makes any smartphone or laptop function with the video surveillance like an additional camera, to send other views back to the central system. “The value of Milestone software is it’s an open system that can be upgraded and connected to other systems at any time, to ensure the highest level of security” Vladimir Petrov The Milestone open platform allowed Fraport Bulgaria to add facial recognition for access control in areas that were only admissible with a physical pass. The company also plans to integrate AI for information on crowding and non-compliance with the recommended distance between people, as required by pandemic regulations.