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CP Plus Secures Kidzania

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 8, 2018November 14, 202406 mins

KidZania is an infotainment concept designed for children aged 1-14 years. It showcases an interactive city that combines inspiration, fun and learning through realistic role-play. Spread over 7,000 square meters, kids can independently explore more than a 100 exciting careers, the inner-workings of a city and the concept of managing money. Each activity and experience is designed to empower and hone kids and give them the confidence to be their best selves, and inspire them to be great global citizens. The KidZania concept is already present in 24 cities across 19 countries, complete with paved roads, buildings, battery operated cars, and a fully functioning economy with its own currency. KidZania management put two main concerns to CP PLUS – firstly to consider the expanse of the theme park, where it was challenging to watch and control activities of kids playing around; and secondly, video feed of the children’s activity was to be provided to parents sitting in the lounge area. While the premise did have manned security, manually monitoring all corners of expansive area was rendered ineffective. Solution After analyzing the requirements, the CP PLUS team conducted a detailed survey of the area with the system integrator for the project, Honeywell, to draw out a comprehensive plan for the campus. A combination of state-of-the-art IP cameras and NVRs were chosen to address the unique needs of specific areas. To monitor the kid’s activity areas, a combination of CP PLUS 1.3MP dome and 1.3MP varifocal dome cameras were used that offer high resolution imagery with wide coverage and a visibility range of 30 meters. The footage from these cameras would be displayed on the lounge screens for guardians of children to see. The lanes and aisles were secured using the CP PLUS 1MP vandal dome cameras which support variable focal length thereby making them ideal for corridors and lanes. Additionally, these cameras are also vandal and tamper proof. The entry and exit points and the outdoor are covered by CP PLUS 1.3MP bullet cameras, which offer high resolution imagery, WDR that automatically adjusts to varying light conditions, and come with an IP66 rating making them ideal for outdoor environments. For the monitoring station/ control room setup, an embedded VMS solution has been provided with a capacity to cater to 500 IP cameras with 700Mbps incoming bandwidth and 700Mbps transmission bandwidth. The control room solution has been designed considering future needs such as scalability wherein ‘n’ number of devices can be added on to the existing server/ client architecture, and a ‘failover system’ which allows switching over to an alternate system in case of a system failure, and more. It also provides an option to integrate multiple solutions and analytical features such as people counting, face recognition any many more, access control, fire alarm system etc. Additionally, as per the project’s requirement of 30 days of recording, a NAS solution has been provided which easily configures with the DSS server and can be upgraded to increase the days of recording required by simply cascading more NAS servers to act as one NAS recorder. Considering the nature of the setup CP PLUS has provided a solution that is scalable and can be easily upgraded whenever required. It can also be integrated with other allied systems to make security more efficient. Impact The solution provided the administration with a ready access to the all sections of the expansive area at a click of the mouse. It enhanced the overall safety and operational efficiency of the setup, while enabling guardians to keep an eye on their children. Implemented over 4 weeks, the solution was commended by the KidZania management, especially by Yazdi Khambata, Facility Director – India, KidZania. With the successful implementation of this project, KidZania is considering up-scaling of their existing security infrastructure with CP PLUS in other branches as well.

Reducing Downtime for the Surveillance System

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 7, 2018November 14, 2024013 mins

It seems that everywhere you look, there is a surveillance camera looking back at you. Video surveillance has become an absolute necessity for every type of organization – whether it be retail, hospitality, gaming, education, infrastructure or government – or any other type of business. When a crime is committed or a tragedy occurs, there is now an expectation that it will have been recorded on video, and this usually proves to be true. As a society, we have come to depend on this video to provide us with the documentation we need in many different types of situations. However, our video surveillance systems are under constant attack. Every day, thousands of video cameras are knocked out of service, not by criminals with evil intent, but by something much more lethal and simple i.e., power surges. In fact, between normal fluctuations of power, lightning strikes and other power disruptions, virtually every video surveillance camera is at risk of going out of service either temporarily or permanently. When your surveillance system experiences a power surge, there are three possible negative outcomes: damage, destruction and downtime. A damaged or destroyed system requires repair or replacement, which can be extremely costly and time-consuming. But the downtime caused by this damage or destruction is by far the worst consequence of power surges. When a video surveillance system is no longer functional, it has much wider consequences for the organization that put it into place. When surveillance systems stop functioning, it becomes more difficult for security teams to do their jobs effectively. If there is a theft or other crime committed while video cameras are down, it will be much more difficult to identify the criminal without video of the incident. Hazardous situations like an ice patch on an outside walkway could go unnoticed while numerous individuals lose their footing on the spot, until someone falls, breaks an arm and sues the company. Liability will rise accordingly without video to confirm whether a claim is false. Facilities must be evacuated when the fire alarm systems stop functioning. When security systems are out of service, parking lots, doors, and secure areas may need to be patrolled by temporary guards at an additional cost. There is also a loss of productivity if staff is delayed by congestion and manual processes at entrances, or if their work equipment and/ or work data is damaged or lost. Downtime can also cause a potential loss of customer confidence and business volume. If a customer uses social media to complain about a website being down for a few hours, the resulting negative impact can be detrimental to a business for an extended time. To help avoid this type of situation, there are steps security professionals can take, both during the installation process and after systems are in place. Installing surge protection to keep systems up and running in the event of a power surge is simple, and as these examples show, the ROI is immense. As surveillance systems are the eyes and ears of a business, it’s crucial to keep downtime as minimal as possible. Downtime and its impact on specific verticals Billions of dollars are lost each year by businesses and other organizations due to theft, false injury claims, vandalism and more, highlighting the importance of maintaining fully operational video surveillance systems. Beyond the shared concerns of identifying criminals, providing evidence etc., downtime presents a number of different specific threats to various vertical markets. Safe cities In the past few years municipalities have become enormously dependent on surveillance video to help with in vestigations. Often this video provides the only evidence to identify individuals and prove criminal action. As more and more cities deploy video surveillance, the number of incidents where it is proven to be irreplaceable as a security resource will only continue to grow. And because so much of the infrastructure for municipal surveillance is installed outdoors in exposed locations, it is more vulnerable to the risk of downtime due to lightning strikes and other unprotected surge sources. Casinos and gaming For casinos and other gaming establishments, compliance regulations require video surveillance to be up and running 100% of the time. If video is interrupted at any time, business operations must be shut down completely, causing total loss of business revenue until the system can be repaired or replaced. No casino could survive a complete business stoppage for long – making downtime a virtually fatal situation. Higher education and K-12 The number of risk factors present on school campuses is immense – from abduction of students to vandalism or theft, and much more. For every one of these adverse events, video surveillance is of vital importance for apprehending thieves, kidnappers and other criminals; and with so many different life safety and other electronic/ electrical systems in place, the possibility rises for a power strike or surge that would cause devastating downtime. Retail Stores, malls and all types of retail establishments absolutely require their video surveillance systems to be up and running in order to protect them against losses from shoplifting, sweet-hearting, vandalism and more. Without a working surveillance system many of these crimes would simply go undetected, though their negative effect on the bottom line would be unmistakable. Retailers literally cannot afford downtime. A simple step to protect devices To avoid the possibility of downtime for the video surveillance system, it is imperative to include surge protection devices in your planning right from the start, and anytime you expand, improve or install a surveillance system. Surge protection is quite easy and reasonable in cost to add, and it is an insurance policy for your organization, providing protection from every type of power event. For video surveillance systems, it is recommended that surge protection be installed at every external camera, including outdoor PoE or PoE+ IP cameras. Surges can travel through cabling from a remote device, damage or destroy a network switch, and possibly cause further issues with other switch-connected devices such as servers running VMS software. If…

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Matrix Impact Kolkata

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 7, 2018November 14, 202405 mins

Matrix exhibited latest telecom and security solutions at its maiden event Matrix Impact held in Kolkata at the Hotel Radisson. The event was conducted in association with their regional partner Chalissery. Matrix presented its latest PBX, PRASAR UCS – pure IP solution for modern enterprises that supports up to 2,100 IP users from a single box at the event. The product finds its applications in hospitality, multi-location, retail, healthcare and other industry verticals where mobility is the key for productivity. The SIMADO range of GSM Gateways was the limelight for apparent benefits of wireless connectivity and pocket friendly telephony costs. Matrix displayed its hospitality PBX that supports calling activities in hotels from 40 to 3,000 rooms. The PBX offers integration with well-known property management software (PMS) without any middle ware, helping hotelier manage routine operations and create enhanced guest experience. They also exhibited their scalable Gateways which can be deployed in standalone mode and offer easy switch between PRI, GSM, IP and Analog networks from a single chassis. Matrix SPARSH VP710 – Smart Video IP Phone also remained in the spotlight at the event. They further displayed new Extreme series of network video recorder (NVRX) at the event. These high storage NVRs are equipped with 4K decoding capacity and H.265 compression, along with characteristics like cascading (up to 20 NVRs), camera-wise recording retention and database level integration. It also has plenty of other distinct features like high resolution recording, playback, and simultaneous local and remote monitoring along with storage retention for higher number of days. Moreover, these latest NVRs are also backed with intelligent video analytics that helps detect threats and send instant notifications for real-time security. All in all, they provide a proficient, persistent and preventive security solution, suitable for enterprises and multilocation offices. Additionally, they also exhibited their wide range of IP cameras and video management software – SATATYA SAMAS. At the event, Matrix also unfolded its latest range of biometric timeattendance and access control solution. Mobile being the next generation technology in terms of security, Matrix displayed its ‘Your Mobile is Your Identity’ solution. In mobile based access control, user either scans the QR code through his/ her mobile or just twists the mobile to get access using Bluetooth. Using mobile application, a user can mark attendance automatically using GPS or Wi-Fi. To cut down the server cost, Matrix presented its standalone access control solution where one can connect with 255 devices and 25,000 users. Additionally, to enhance the security, Matrix biometric solutions can be integrated with any video surveillance solution. It captures real-time images when any pre-defined event occurs. Furthermore, Matrix showcased access control for data centers – a centralized biometric authentication to datacenters and data racks. “The event was successful to meet its objective. The engagement of system integrators in different applications was highly appreciated. We look forward to have mutual growth while working with these system integrators,” said Ruchir Talati, National Sales Manager, Matrix.

The Influence of Lens Selection

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 7, 2018November 14, 2024020 mins

Image resolution versus field of view One important, but often neglected consideration in video surveillance systems design is the trade-off between image resolution and field of view. With any given combination of camera and lens the native resolution from the camera is spread over the entire field of view of the lens, determining pixel density and image resolution. The wider the resolution is spread, the lower the pixel density, the lower the image resolution or image detail. The images below, taken with the same camera from the same distance away, illustrate this trade-off. The widest field of view allows you to cover the widest area but does not allow you to see high detail, while the narrowest field of view permits capture of high detail at the expense of wide area coverage. The next series of images, each taken with the same high resolution camera from the same distance away similarly illustrates the trade-off of high detail and ability to identify a person when using a wide angle of view lens and the ability to cover a wide area. Other ways to improve image detail So now you see the trade-off. You would like to cover the whole area, but unfortunately you are not able to read the license plate. What to do? At this point, there are a few other variables that you may be able to change in your system design to improve image detail. First is the distance from the camera to the subject. If possible, the installer could improve the image detail by moving the camera closer to the subject. This may be feasible in a new installation, but in an existing system this may be limited by the physical constraints of the location and the system, as well as costs associated with re-cabling. Moving closer improves the image detail, but field of view is reduced. The second variable that may be changed is the camera resolution. By selecting a higher resolution camera with a higher starting number of pixels and spreading them over the same field of view as before, the pixel density will be higher and the resulting image detail will be better. Of course, this assumes you can make that change in your system and you can support the likely higher priced hardware and data storage needs required with higher resolution systems. The higher resolution, data intensive cameras will also lower the frame rate of the system which must also be kept in mind especially with industry specific standards and requirements. Use available tools There are many useful tools available to help support systems design and correct equipment selection. One of those is Theia’s own image resolution and lens calculator. The calculator allows you to input some important details of your application and potential equipment, then quickly calculates image resolution with those assumptions. You input the camera resolution and sensor size you intend to use, the lens field of view you believe you need, then input your key project variables – either how much resolution you think you need in terms of pixel density, how much coverage you need in distance (feet or meters), or how far away the camera is from the subject. The tool then calculates the other variables for you. For example, you indicate you plan to use a 5 megapixel 1/2.5” sensor camera, a 3mm lens and you will be 50 feet away from your subject. The tool will calculate your pixel density – in this case 27 pixels/ foot, and coverage width – here 97 feet wide. The tool then provides an image that represents the level of image resolution you would get for your selected variables allowing you to quickly see if you have enough resolution to meet the needs of your application. The newest iPhone and iPad versions of Theia’s calculator App include enhancements that allow users to input the camera height and/ or camera angle so that one can tell if a person’s head, for example, will be covered in the image given different distances from the camera. The latest version also allows the user to introduce a level of jpeg noise so that the resulting image more accurately reflects real world conditions. The importance of lens selection If you decide to increase your image resolution by increasing the camera resolution, you must also consider lens selection. The lens needed for an IP/ megapixel camera is much different than the lens needed for a traditional analog camera. These higher resolution cameras demand higher performance lenses in order to take full advantage of the increased resolution. For instance, in a megapixel camera, the focal plane spot size of the lens must be comparable or smaller than the pixel size on the sensor (Figures A and B below), otherwise the light falls off the pixel resulting in a fuzzy image.Using a standard resolution lens with a 5 megapixel camera will produce a blurry image. Most often if you want to take advantage of all the pixels a multi megapixel camera provides, a high quality lens with matching resolution is needed otherwise the money spent on a high resolution camera is wasted. One would assume, then, that all someone specifying a megapixel camera needs to do is specify a megapixel lens. However, it’s not that simple and in many cases it can be quite difficult to ensure that the lens needed is the lens being offered. Traditionally, just about any decent lens would do the job for traditional analog cameras so specifying the lens wasn’t a problem. As a result, too many designers and integrators are still unaware that for megapixel cameras not all lenses are created equally. In megapixel cameras the pixel size and the required lens spot size varies depending on the size of sensor and quantity of pixels it contains. You can have 2 different cameras, both 1.3 megapixel, but if the sensor size is not the same the pixel size will be different. The figures below illustrate this. In selecting a lens it…

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Drone Forensics Gets a Boost with New Data on NIST Website

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 6, 2018November 14, 202406 mins

Aerial drones might someday deliver online purchases to homes. But in some prisons, drone delivery is already a thing. Drones have been spotted flying drugs, cell phones and other contraband over prison walls, and in several cases, drug traffickers have used drones to ferry narcotics across the border. If those drones are captured, investigators will try to extract data from them that might point to a suspect. But there are many types of drones, each with its own quirks, and that can make data extraction tricky. It would help if investigators could instantly conjure another drone of the same type to practice on first, and while that may not be possible, they can now do the next best thing – download a ‘forensic image’ of that type of drone. A forensic image is a complete data extraction from a digital device, and NIST maintains a repository of images made from personal computers, mobile phones, tablets, hard drives and other storage media. The images in NIST’s computer forensic reference datasets, or CFReDS, contain simulated digital evidence and are available to download for free. Recently, NIST opened a new section of CFReDS dedicated to drones, where forensic experts can find images of 14 popular makes and models, a number that is expected to grow to 30 by December 2018. “The drone images will allow investigators to do a dry run before working on high-profile cases,” said Barbara Guttman, Manager of Digital Forensic Research at NIST, “You don’t want to practice on evidence.” The drone images were created by VTO Labs, a Colorado-based digital forensics and cybersecurity firm. NIST added the images to CFReDS because that website is well-known within the digital forensics community. “Listing the drone images there is the fastest way to get them out to experts in the field,” Guttman said. Work on the drone images began in May of last year when VTO Labs received a contract from the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate. “When we proposed this project, there was little existing research in this space,” said Steve Watson, Chief Technology Officer at VTO. The drone research was needed not only to combat drug smuggling, but also to allow officials to respond more quickly should a drone ever be used as a weapon inside the United States. For each make and model of drone he studied for this DHS-funded project, Watson purchased three and flew them until they accumulated a baseline of data. He then extracted data from one while leaving it intact. He disassembled a second and extracted data from its circuit board and onboard cameras. With the third, he removed all the chips and extracted data from them directly. He also disassembled and extracted data from the pilot controls and other remotely connected devices. “The forensic images contain all the 1s and 0s we recovered from each model,” Watson said. The images were created using industry standard data formats so that investigators can connect to them using forensic software tools and inspect their contents. The images for each model also come with step-by-step, photo-illustrated teardown instructions. Watson was able to retrieve serial numbers, flight paths, launch and landing locations, photos and videos. On one model, he found a database that stores a user’s credit card information. Investigators can use the images to practice recovering data including deleted files. Universities and forensic labs can use them for training, proficiency testing and research, and application developers can use the images to test their software. “If you’re writing tools for drone forensics, you need a lot of drones to test them on,” Guttman said.

Case Study

Romania Opens State-of-the-Art Football Arena

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 6, 2018November 14, 202405 mins

Officially inaugurated in October 2017, Ion Oblemenco Stadium in the Romanian city of Craiova is the country’s most modern football arena at a capacity of over 30,000 seats. The futuristic stadium, inspired by the art of Romanian sculptor Constantin Brâncuși, was built from the ground up over the course of two-anda-half years at a total cost of EUR 51 million. It is home to football club CS Universitatea Craiova and was ranked fourth on the Stadium DB website’s list for Stadium of the Year 2017. The high-profile project was built with a clear goal – hosting international and premium league matches not only in the Romanian capital of Bucharest, but also in the city on the river Jiu. For this reason, the municipality of Craiova required a stadium security solution at par with stringent guidelines – according to the year 2020 European football championship standards – to guarantee safety during mass events. Looking for a trusted vendor with sports stadium experience, plus the ability to deliver the majority of necessary equipment as a single point of contact, Craiova officials opted for Bosch. Working closely with the on-site team, Bosch experts installed a fire and safety solution composed of four fire panels and 1,500 detectors. The stadium also received a quality sound system with elec tro-voice pro sound speakers for music and commentary, Dynacord Promatrix for evacuation, and Bosch loudspeakers for interior sound, as well as a conference and interpretation system for the pressroom. However, the real ‘kicker’ of the football stadium installation is the comprehensive video security solution: Ion Oblemenco Stadium boasts a fully integrated Bosch video security system including 211 cameras, centrally managed on a single platform through an enterprise edition of the Bosch Video Management System (BVMS). The networked cameras serve a wide range of functions at entry and exit points, and areas surrounding the stadium. On the perimeter, 115 robust DINION IP bullet 5000 cameras watch central avenues leading to the stadium, while 86 discrete FLEXIDOME IP 5000 cameras monitor visitors. For added security, eight AUTODOME IP 7000 cameras – two on the stadium outside, six inside – safeguard the surroundings with on-board intelligent video analytics (IVA) which allows for ‘smart’ video surveillance functions. For instance, intelligent tracking automatically tracks moving objects based on predefined alarm rules. Besides automatic tracking of objects of interest once certain predefine rules, like loitering, security operators in Craiova can also manually track groups of football fans or follow specific individuals. Video streams of all 211 cameras are monitored in a central security room, manned by operator personnel and members of Romania’s police during matches. Video data is safely stored on two Bosch DIVAR IP 7000 network video recording units with a total of 256 Terabyte storage capacity. The recorders feature video recording manager (VRM) software to increase reliability and reduce storage volumes and costs by automatically balancing the video stream load to the free available storage devices. Also the recording units support forensic search enabling security operators to quickly retrieve the relevant video data from hours of stored video to deliver irrefutable evidence. Craiova officials are satisfied with the easy-to-use and cost-efficient solution. Because Bosch products fulfilled international guidelines, the stadium is now fully certified to host matches of the First Romanian Football League, European league matches, Champions League and national team matches.

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Dahua Technology Thermal Cameras

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 6, 2018November 14, 202406 mins

Conventional surveillance cameras are capable of capturing video in daytime and well-lit areas. They are not capable enough for poorly lit areas or at night. If at all a picture is produced, it is noisy as sensors compensate for the lack of light by increasing sensitivity. Since clear day and night monitoring is an important benchmark in assessing a surveillance system’s effectiveness, thermal imaging devices present a clear advantage in their ability to convert heat energy into an image visible to the human eye. Leveraging its experience in camera image analysis and intelligent algorithms, Dahua Technology has developed a new generation of thermal imaging devices with innovative functions that balance visible light with infrared, enabling users to effectively monitor an area under all lighting conditions. These functions include advanced capabilities such as intelligent temperature measurement and behavior analysis, further extending the scope of surveillance applications such as perimeter protection or equipment predictive maintenance in substations. The new products adopt advanced uncooled infrared detectors with 400×300 effective pixels, realizing a 40% increase over the previous infrared detector with 336×256 effective pixels. The benefit is that the field of view is increased, for example, TPC-BF5400 with 13mm thermal lens, has a 29.7°x22.3° field of view, and the older model TPCBF5300 has 25°x19° with the same lens. Meanwhile, newer models have received improvements in detailed information, contrast and other upgrades. The Dahua IVS (Intelligent Video System) is a built-in video analytics algorithm that delivers intelligent functions to mon itor a scene for tripwire violations, intrusion detection, and abandoned or missing objects. It requires a certain number of pixels on the target to function properly. The DH-TPC-BF5400-B13 model can be utilized to form a perimeter intruder detection system performing as an invisible wall. When installed at the recommended height of 5 meters, one camera can cover a 100 meters long fence. Whether it is day or night, as long as someone enters into a targeted area, a warning will be sent to the control center. A thermal camera is not just for video surveillance, it is also suitable for remote temperature monitoring to prevent accidents. Calculating the corresponding relationship between received radiation energy and temperature, it shows the surface temperature of the target through different gray values. Currently, the temperature measurement tolerance is within a certain range- ±2°C, ±2%. It provides users with real-time information about substation equipment much more efficiently, saving time and labor. If the temperature of equipment or part of the station exceeds a preset threshold, the system will automatically trigger an alarm and alert management. For a thermal camera, the radiation does not only depend on the temperature, the surrounding environment also emits radiation, especially high temperature objects at close distance, which will be reflected by the target surface. The emitted radiation of the object and the reflected radiation are also affected by atmospheric absorption. Therefore, to measure temperature precisely, it’s necessary to consider the effect of different radiant sources. A precise temperature measurement should include these three steps: Excluding external temperature interference by placing a baffle or coat of high emissivity materials on the surface of the target to make the result as accurate as possible. Keeping appropriate distance to ensure the target occupies at least 10×10 pixels in the image. Considering energy transmission losses, especially in high temperature and humidity environments, the atmospheric transmission coefficient is obviously to be reduced.

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Hikvision Wins Best Surveillance Camera Award at NCN Awards

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 6, 2018November 14, 202403 mins

Hikvision, the world’s leading supplier of innovative video surveillance products and solutions, has won the NCN Award at recently held 11th NCN Innovation Award Night at The Hotel Suryaa, New Delhi. Hikvision was voted for the Most Innovative Products of the Year 2017 in the Best Video Surveillance Camera category. The NCN Awards felicitated the achievers for the year 2017 for their outstanding performance. These awards are presented to recognize the vendors, solution provider and partners for their relentless and sincere efforts towards the growth of the Indian IT industry. “We feel honored to win the Best Surveillance Camera Award at NCN awards. This recognition comes at a time when Hikvision is introducing AI enabled advanced cameras along with Turbo HD 5.0 series cameras in the market. We will continue our onward march with innovative product offerings in the video surveillance and security categories. Hikvision will continue to offer innovative AI based applications and IoT solutions in the Indian market,” remarked Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. The NCN Innovation Awards, the only of their kind at the national level, aim at recognizing ‘Excellence’ on the basis of quantitative as well as qualitative criteria which shall set a benchmark in the industry. This unique initiative is intended to acknowledge achievements of the different players in the IT industry. National Computrade News (NCN) is a leading IT news magazine and one of the most trusted sources for the critical information needs of the IT channel which includes front retailers to large vendors. For this category, the best product in each category is selected on the basis of online voting. The award ceremony has attracted a congregation of more than three hundred guests cutting across verticals of the IT industry including vendor, corporate and channel partners across the nation to celebrate the occasion.

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Cybersecurity Trends 2018

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 6, 2018November 14, 2024053 mins

How can businesses better protect themselves from the increasing volume and complexity of cyberattacks while preparing for the opportunities of automation and digitalization of industries – this is the burning question of the day and our goal is to raise awareness to help them address it. This article focuses where we see the most significant threats and opportunities emerging, and highlights the implications of the increasingly connected world, how global regulation is responding, the need to inject trust into cybersecurity, ways to protect ourselves from intelligent cyberattacks, and what we should do to close the skills gap in an environment starved for cybersecurity talent, yet overwhelmed by volumes of data. The leading cybersecurity experts from TÜV have forecasted eight challenges that organizations will cope with in coming times. The forcast is based on a survey of TÜV Rheinland’s leading cybersecurity experts where inputs were collected from clients in Europe, North America and Asia. Following are highlights of the 8 cybersecurity trends identified this year: Trend 1: A rising global tide of cyber-regulation increasing the price of privacy Data protection is a critical concern in an increasingly digital world and May 25, 2018 is a turning point for data protection in Europe. It marked the end of the transitional period for the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as it becomes enforceable by law. It disrupts data governance and how information is protected for any organisation controlling or processing EU citizen personal data, and leads a growing list of emerging data protection regulations from around the globe. Data protection is a critical concern in an increasingly digital world As business undergoes digital transformation and becomes increasingly connected, cyberattacks continue to grow in both sophistication and volume. Recent highprofile cyberattacks have showed just how vulnerable organisations are. The ransomware WannaCry infected more than 300,000 computers across multiple organisations, countries, and continents in less than 48 hours. 87 million Facebook profiles harvested by political consultancy Cambridge Analytica is being dubbed one of the most consequential data breaches in history, rivalling the breach of financial records from Equifax. These attacks predict a dark future for privacy. GDPR disrupts the data governance and how information should be protected Increasingly, organisations must be able to prove that they are processing personal data in accordance with the legal requirements of this evolving regulatory environment. GDPR introduces a number of key components including extra-territorial reach over EU data, individual right, data privacy officers, notice and consent, restrictions on secondary users, privacy impact assessment, and data breach notification. These requirements are forcing organisations to rethink data governance, systems architecture, documentation and data loss prevention. Failure to comply could result in fines of up to 4% of global turnover The related business risk is material. In the event of noncompliance or contravention, the EU is envisioning sanctions amounting to four percent of the previous year’s turnover, or EUR 20m, whichever is the greater. Weaknesses in technical and organisational data security such as outdated encryption standards leave organisations vulnerable to these fines. Many organisations are underestimating the extent of such requirements Few organisations are going to be ready by the impending deadline. Most, having underestimated the extent of the requirements, are still developing their plan for GDPR compliance. Some have decided not to develop a plan, choosing instead to treat non-conformity as just another operational risk to be managed – perhaps doubting the seriousness with which the EU commission will enforce it. Others are not sure if the regulation applies. As a result, the majority of organisations are starting late with implementation. An emerging list of data protection regulations from around the globe GDPR is leading a global trend as European regulators are not alone in mandating greater accountability at the executive level. The USA, Argentina, Brazil, Switzerland, Africa, India and China – all are revising their data protection regulations. Many share similar concepts like informed user consent and data breach notification obliging organisations to notify the relevant authority and all affected data subjects when a breach occurs – an often costly exercise. Yet this also leads to fragmentation and emerging market barriers driven by territorial requirements for data protection and data flows across borders. For global organisations, this will make international operations an increasingly costly and complex challenge. Trend 2: The Internet of Things drives the convergence of safety, cybersecurity and data privacy Today, product development, time to market considerations, and technical power constraints leave IoT devices exposed by exploitation of critical vulnerabilities. The impact of data breaches now extends far beyond simple data monetization to kinetic threats to health and safety, as devices and systems are directly connected to open networks. It is widely accepted that the state of IoT security is poor and with over 500 connected devices expected to cohabit with us in our homes by 2022, these represent a major risk to safety, cybersecurity and data privacy. Mirai proved that IoT devices can be effectively weaponised as botnets On October 21, 2016 a massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack hit DYN Inc. and temporarily disrupted much of the internet on the East Coast of the United States. It affected companies like Twitter, Spotify, Amazon, Netflix, Reddit, the Guardian, CNN, and the New York Times. Formed mainly of hacked IoT devices, the Mirai botnet was a wake-up call about the vulnerability of internet connected things to cyberattacks. Commercial and technical constraints leave IoT devices vulnerable to exploits Many IoT devices are fundamentally insecure, leaving product manufacturers and customers exposed to the inherent risk of cyberattacks. This should not come as a surprise as manufacturers are not in the business of cybersecurity. Instead, they are under increasing pressure to innovate faster than the competition, while protecting their margins. Ensuring devices are easy to produce, functional, connected and secure – while limiting power consumption to extend battery life – is a complex technical challenge leading to difficult trade-offs. Vulnerabilities often reside deep in the product software stack To save time and money, software developers use open source…

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Dahua Presenting FPGA in AI with Intel

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaJuly 5, 2018November 14, 202402 mins

Dahua Technology held a technical session together with Intel at IFSEC 2018 at London on 21 June to introduce AI NVR based on FPGA technology for security applications. Steve Norman, Sales Director of Dahua UK & Ireland highlighted Dahua’s new AI NVR based on Intel FPGA technology, which is able to realize real-time face recognition powered by AI, thanks to the deterministic low latency performance of Intel FPGAs. Moreover, Intel FPGAs are highly flexible and easy-to-use, which has enabled Dahua to better design its unique AI products. Todd Matsler, Director of Intel Global IOT Video also introduced Intel’s vision product technology including the Intel® FPGA & Intel® Movidius™ VPU, which are both equipped on Dahua’s new Deepsense series AI products. He especially pointed out the deterministic low latency, superb performance, power efficiency and future readiness of FPGA make it suitable for deep learning inference. Intel® Movidius™ VPU enables low power visual intelligence, delivering dedicated imaging, vision, and deep neural networks at the edge. With the in-depth presentations, participants of the technical session were fascinated by the great future AI could bring to the surveillance industry.