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Milestone Prevents Crime in Argentina’s Vicente López District

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMarch 1, 2018November 14, 202406 mins

Vicente López, one of the 135 districts that make up the Buenos Aires province, started a project at the end of 2011 to modernize and expand the city’s video surveillance system. In addition to capturing criminal activity, the project’s main goal has always been to reduce crime through preventive measures. Stretching over 33 square kilometers, Vicente López is home to about 300,000 people. In recent years, the flow of population that moves through the district has risen considerably. Thousands move daily through the region on their way to and from the federal capital, via personal or public transport. These demands, together with other phenomena, made a high demand for the city’s video surveillance system to be improved. “Today, we have 1,000 cameras in public channels and another 100 connected in the local security guards’ and civil defense cell phones. In addition, we count on the urban monitoring center, the heart of our video surveillance system, and ten local preventive detachments that use their own monitoring centers. This decentralizes security to key areas in the district,” said Martín Gasulla, Deputy Security Secretary of Vicente López while remembering that in the past the system had only 60 cameras, not all of which functioned properly. The city benefits from a wide array of cameras made by Pelco, Bosch and Axis Communications that range from PTZ to anti-vandalism, in both dome and fixed models. In addition, Vicente López has different alarm systems, panic buttons, lights and a digital dispatch console, which are connected to police cell phones. Unifying technology The project’s main challenge became finding a platform that supported all these security systems. “The first step was to unify the three existing video management systems into one, which worked until we reached a certain growth point, when we opted for a more robust solution,” explained Gustavo A. Vilches, Director of Exanet S.A., the integrator company involved. Exanet chose Milestone XProtect Professional video management software (VMS) to manage the project’s demand for a growing number of cameras. “One of this solution’s biggest advantages as an open platform that allows us to offer additional solutions to our clients,” Vilches explained. The Vicente López system is connected by fiber network optics: the cameras capture an image, the content moves through the network to the VMS and is displayed in the urban monitoring center, which also includes a data center and storage servers. Normally, the protected information remains there for 30 days, unless there is a special petition by judicial authorities or police to use or view it. Santiago Espeleta, Vicente López Secretary of Security says, “One of the biggest changes in daily operations is being able to integrate other solutions like analytics technology, which has led to better results for crime prevention and decision-making.” According to him, one of the project’s biggest challenges was the financing by public resources. “This is our residents’ money, and for this reason every decision was made extra carefully. We couldn’t afford the luxury of making errors, so we searched for top-of-the-line providers, analyzed them and made a decision,” he affirmed. The advantages According to district authorities, the objective between now and 2019 is to increase the video system to 1,500 cameras that record in full HD, 365 days of the year. Vilches says they are studying the possibility of upgrading to Milestone XProtect Corporate VMS to leverage its federated architecture.

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Palo Alto Networks Cloud Security Offering for Cloud Providers

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMarch 1, 2018November 14, 202405 mins

Palo Alto Networks® welcomed more than 10,000 attendees to the Epic Cloud Security Event, and showcased how it is infusing new cloud capabilities into its next-generation security platform designed to prevent successful cyberattacks in the cloud. The forthcoming advancements, will provide customers operating in hybrid and multi-cloud environments with a comprehensive, consistent security offering that integrates directly with cloud infrastructure and workloads. In an upcoming study conducted by ZK Research, 86 percent of respondents indicated that their organization stores and manages data across multiple cloud infrastructure providers. Maintaining a consistent and effective security posture in these multi-cloud environments becomes especially cumbersome because the security capabilities that are native to cloud providers can only be configured to protect the infrastructure for which it was developed. These native capabilities must also be supplemented for effective cyber breach prevention, and failure to do so could leave an organization vulnerable to data loss or exposure. The cloud evolution demands a new model of cybersecurity that is specifically designed to address its nuances; provide frictionless deployment and management of effective security capabilities; and enable security, operations, networking and development teams to meet the demands of agile organizations. Customers of Palo Alto Networks benefit from consistent security for modern cloud environments including: Consistent protections across locations and clouds: Palo Alto Networks Next-Generation Security Platform will extend cloud workload protections to the Google® Cloud Platform, in addition to enhanced capabilities for AWS® and Azure® environments. Cloud-resident management: Panorama™ network security management will be supported in all major clouds, offering simplified and centrally managed deployment and management for all Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls and VM-Series virtualized next-generation firewalls, regardless of form factor or location. Automation integrations for frictionless workflows in multi-cloud environments: Enhanced auto-scaling for AWS and added support for Azure security center and Google cloud deployment manager will simplify security deployments and enable scaling based on changing cloud demands. Integrations with Terraform® and Ansible® will automate workflows and policy management. Continuous data security and compliance for all three major clouds: New protections will be provided by Aperture™ security service to enable discovery and monitoring of cloud resources, guard against sensitive data loss, enable monitoring for risky or suspicious administrator behavior, and provide additional protection against security misconfigurations and malware propagation. Prevention of zero-day attacks: Traps™ advanced endpoint protection will prevent zero-day attacks for Linux workloads across all major clouds, in addition to the existing support of Windows® workloads. Updates to VM-Series virtualized next-generation firewalls, Aperture security service, Panorama and Traps are targeted for general availability in March 2018. “Today’s organizations are challenged by the speed at which the shift to public cloud is occurring. Driven by the demands of the business, many organizations deploy cloud infrastructure quickly and develop cloud-based applications without consideration for the cybersecurity implications. The advancements announced today will enable our customers to fully embrace all of the benefits provided by the cloud while ensuring that their critical information is protected and that successful cyberattacks are prevented” – Lee Klarich Chief Product Officer, Palo Alto Networks

GJD Demonstrating Advanced IP Technology

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMarch 1, 2018November 14, 202402 mins

GJD, an official Hikvision Technology Partner will be showcasing its complete range of IP security solutions at the Hikvision Insight 2018 events, which are taking place throughout March. Hikvision Insight will visit five cities during March 2018 bringing the latest technologies to security installers and system integrators across the United Kingdom and Ireland. During each event, GJD will show visitors demonstrations of its products in real-world applications. Mark Tibbenham, GJD’s Managing Director commented, “We are really proud to join Hikvision’s group of partners. The GJD and Hikvision integration delivers world class IP solutions, which are suitable for a wide range of sectors.” Mark continues, “We are looking forward to exhibiting at the Hikvision Insight event series. We will demonstrate our IP solutions, while at the same time show visitors the advantages of connecting our technology with Hikvision.” Andy Keeley, Head of Marketing at Hikvision comment- ed, “We’re looking forward to GJD joining us at our Hikvision Insight events across the UK & Ireland next month. As one of our technology partners we’re excited to see the seamless integration between Hikvision and GJD’s technologies bringing a total security solution.” GJD’s professional IP technology is perfect for perimeter surveillance. By combining GJD’s external detectors and illuminators with CCTV Surveillance, the security perimeter is moved out from the building, which deters intruders from entering the property.

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Artesyn Extreme Edge Server

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMarch 1, 2018November 14, 202403 mins

At the recently held Mobile World Congress (MWC), Artesyn Embedded Technologies unveiled a powerful new network edge server that will enable service providers to cut the capital and operating cost of deploying a complete virtualized radio access network (vRAN). The MC1600 Series Extreme Edge Server uses Intel® Xeon® Processor D family devices to provide a flexible compute engine that operators can reallocate to any required load such as multi-access edge computing (MEC), when not required for vRAN processing. An on-board Ethernet switch eliminates the need for external switching and enables a standard Ethernet remote radio head connection, while a PCI Express slot can be used to add functionality such as a CPRI remote radio head connection or offload media acceleration. The MC1600 Series Extreme Edge Server is designed to be deployed in remote installations with a wide environmental temperature range and side-to-side cooling found in many outdoor cabinets. While initially targeted at vRAN applications, the MC1600 Series Extreme Edge Server is ideal for industrial site monitoring, Internet of Things (IoT) gateways, and smart cities applications as well as private cloud installations both on-premise and remote. Artesyn vRAN innovation Artesyn has provided innovative computing platforms for virtualized and cloud RAN applications to some of the largest telecom operators, system integrators and equipment providers in the world. With public demonstrations supporting mini-cRAN, vRAN, multi-access edge computing, augmented and virtual reality, and autonomous vehicle control, Artesyn’s computing platforms are the foundation for emerging smart city infrastructure, 4G and 5G networks, and the monetization of new consumer services by operators.

OPTEX New REDSCAN Laser Scanner

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMarch 1, 2018November 14, 202403 mins

I nnovative OPTEXlaser scanning technology can now be integrated with the Genetec™ restricted security area (RSA) surveillance module to deliver a new era in security and detection in outdoor and indoor environments for airports and other critical infrastructure sites. Via the RSA surveillance module, OPTEX’s award-winning REDSCAN laser sensors can now send real-time events and alarm data to the Genetec™ unified security platform, Security Center, alerting control room operators to any intrusion in the surveillance area. Intrusions can be tracked on site maps to enable operators to respond to threats even more quickly and accurately. The REDSCAN laser sensors provide highly customisable virtual walls and ceilings which can be used to protect a perimeter line, but also specific areas. In the case of an air port, this might include entrances to hangars, gates and other restricted areas including baggage halls. The virtual ceiling or panes can protect rooftops and open areas to create ‘sterile zones,’ as well as be able to detect objects thrown over partition walls between secured and non-secured areas such as passports and contraband. OPTEX REDSCAN is an extremely reliable system in any internal lighting or external weather conditions. The target object can be defined by its size and the speed it is moving with; when used in outdoor applications, it can ignore most wildlife such as rabbits, birds, and rodents. These sentiments were echoed by Ryosuke Miwa, Senior General Manager of Global Security Division from OPTEX Japan. He said, “We are delighted with the integration of our laser detection sensor within the Genetec™ RSA surveillance module. Intrusion detection along the perimeter, or a controlled area inside a building can play a critical role in an overall security solution, especially for airports and other high security sites that Genetec software is often specified for. The integration adds another layer of awareness and control to the system’s operator.

FLIR Powers Cat S61

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMarch 1, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

Bullitt Group, a leading manufacturer of ruggedized smartphones, has embedded FLIR’s Lepton® thermal microcamera into the new Cat S61. Cat Phones’ most advanced ruggedized Android smartphone, the Cat S61 joins the ‘Thermal by FLIR’ partner program, which was created to fuel thermal innovation. Unveiled at the recently held Mobile World Congress 2018, the Cat S61 builds on the industry-leading capabilities of the first edition model Cat S60. Equipped with FLIR Lepton, the industry’s smallest, lightest and lowest cost thermal imaging camera core, this smartphone enables users to see in total darkness and visualize heat that is invisible to the naked eye. The new model includes a variety of technical improvements that enable expanded capabilities across industries. They are: Increased temperature range of minus 20 to 400 degrees Celsius, opening up a new set of use cases such as vehicle diagnostics and asphalt monitoring. Upgraded visible high-definition (HD) camera and thermal image processing to provide improved MSX® image detail and quality. Updated MyFLIR® applications including interactive tutorials, tips and community forums for sharing the latest discoveries in thermal imaging Live streaming, allowing users to share their own thermal imagery via Facebook Live to showcase their experiences, discuss use cases, and offer solutions “FLIR’s technology has played a crucial role in bringing thermal imaging to a variety of professionals, enhancing the capabilities and awareness of construction workers, electricians, first responders and anyone requiring a device built to survive the elements,” said James Cannon, President and CEO of FLIR, “FLIR’s mission is to save lives and livelihoods, and with the Cat S61 FLIR-equipped smartphone, we’re arming professionals with valuable thermal data that can help them save time and money while improving the overall effectiveness of their work or mission.” “Nearly two years ago, we unveiled the Cat S60, the world’s first thermal imaging smartphone. As customers’ needs have evolved, we are bringing forth the most advanced thermal-equipped smartphone ever to enable even more users to work in complex environments with ease,” said Peter Stephens, CEO Bullitt Group, Global Licensee for Caterpillar, “FLIR’s industry-leading Lepton sensor, coupled with the Cat S61’s advanced technical design and ruggedness, brings a superior level of awareness and functionality for practically any environment.”

MOBOTIX Cactus Concept

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMarch 1, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

MOBOTIX has raised focus on cyber security by implementing the ‘MOBOTIX Cactus Concept,’ that aims to deliver a comprehensive approach to protecting MOBOTIX products against the threat of cyber-attacks along with education and tools to help customers and partners build and maintain secure video surveillance and access control environments. The objective of the Cactus Concept is to implement a multimedia cyber security campaign in order to raise awareness among potential and existing MOBOTIX customers of the importance of data security in network-based video security systems and how organizations can protect themselves through cost-efficient and intelligent solutions. End-to-end encryption with no blind spots is required, from the image source via the data cables and the data storage through to the video management system on the user’s computer. Like a cactus, whose every limb is covered in thorns, all of the modules (camera, storage, cables, VMS) in the MOBOTIX system have digital thorns that protect them from unauthorized access. “Modern video surveillance and access control technologies help protect people, places and property across the world but they are increasingly targeted by criminals aiming to infiltrate, take-over or disable these vital systems,” says Thomas Lausten, Chief Executive Officer of MOBOTIX, “With the internet of things trend adding billions of IP conCactus Concept An initiative to set focus on cyber security in video surveillance nected devices each year, our industry must lead the way in creating secure platforms that can reduce the risk posed by these damaging attacks.” MOBOTIX believes in its ‘Cactus Concept’ that protects every element of the design, manufacture and operation of each device along with end-to-end encryption across the entire usage and management cycle. To ensure the highest levels of security, MOBOTIX uses the services of SySS, a highly regarded and independent third party security testing company that examines the security of both software and hardware elements. Sebastian Schreiber, SySS CEO said, “MOBOTIX has a contract with us to provide further penetration testing of its technology elements. The initial platform testing on a current camera model revealed very positive results and we will continue security testing as an ongoing process.” “Cyber security has been and will continue to be a core focus for MOBOTIX,” adds Lausten, “And we look forward to working with our peers in the industry, customers and government agencies to protect the very technologies and systems that help make society safer for all.”

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Honeywell Connected Worker Solution

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMarch 1, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

Honeywell has recently announced a simple cost-effective way for companies to improve productivity and regulatory compliance by connecting their existing inventory of personal protective equipment (PPE) using Honeywell’s cloud-based Safety Suite software and specialized electronic tags. This new Connected Worker solution uses Honeywell’s ultra-high frequency radio identification (RFID) tags that can be attached to any safety equipment and are designed to withstand the tough conditions characteristic of many commercial work sites. The tags can be scanned directly into Honeywell Safety Suite software, which means equipment can be tracked for usage, maintenance and training, resulting in better, money-saving inventory management decisions and compliance reporting. “Our newest Connected Worker offering allows customers to connect virtually any piece of personal protective equipment – hard hats, fall protection gear, gloves, ladders, fire extinguishers – and track the equipment with Honeywell’s cloud-based software,” said John Romano, Vice President and General Manager of High Risk Safety for Honeywell, “This cost-effective tracking solution leverages Honeywell’s Safety Suite software to extend connectivity to a company’s entire ecosystem of safety equipment to drive more productivity for safety managers.” Three types of tags are available to cover the broadest range of worker tools, safety devices and personal protective equipment – a tag that adheres to various flat, non-metallic surfaces; one that can be mounted to metallic surfaces; and a sealed, rigid RFID tag that can be attached even to devices with irregular or odd-sized surfaces. When equipment is scanned into Honeywell Safety Suite, safety managers can track and manage their inventory of PPE, making sure it is tested on schedule or repaired or replaced as needed, reducing the frequency of equipment failure or non-compliance. The data pulled from the tag can be compiled automatically into reports, thus eliminating time-consuming manual audits and data logs. The ultra-high frequency RFID tags also enable longer-range scans, helping speed up and simplify scanning of multiple devices and workers. Honeywell is the global leader in personal protective equipment, including a broad line of Connected Worker solutions. Its products include equipment to protect workers from helmet to boot, including hearing protection, safety harnesses, respiratory and electrical safety equipment, turnout gear for first responders, and protective eye-, hand- and footwear.

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Pelco Integrated VMS and Analytics Solution

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMarch 1, 2018November 14, 202404 mins

Pelco by Schneider Electric™ has introduced a new integrated solution based on the VideoXpert™ VMS integrated with Ipsotek’s VISuite 10.1 advanced video analytics platform. Ipsotek™ is a leading provider of scenario-based video analytics across a wide variety of industries. The integration provides a solution that increases security, reduces investigation time, and takes the complexity out of managing the video and associated analytics in an overall surveillance network. “This integration reflects the continued commitment that Pelco has to our customers to provide high-quality and innovative solutions that are also easy to set up and use,” said Dan Eslinger, Vice President Engineering, Pelco by Schneider Electric, “Ipsotek specializes in detecting target behaviors in the live video, delivering dependable alerts to operators while dramatically reducing false alarms. Combining this expertise with our enterprise-level video management system lets us offer our customers a powerful solution for efficiently mitigating security risks.” “Pelco is known for engineering the rock-solid security solutions that are required for any successful analytic overlay,” said Bill Flind, Chief Executive, Ipsotek, “Integrating the intelligent VISuite analytics with VideoXpert lets users tailor the automated system detection to their specific needs by applying one or more defined target behaviors.” Pelco’s VideoXpert VMS is designed to deliver control with confidence. It incorporates the latest advancements in system navigation with a platform that enables console monitoring to improve operational efficiency and reduce incident investigation time. The intuitive user interface requires little training, while also allowing operators to quickly and easily collate video scenes from multiple angles, up to nine video scenes, for export into a single clip for effective case management. The result is real-time data with real-time video for a quick response and improved security. VISuite, Ipsotek’s video content analysis (VCA) solution, proactively uses video surveillance systems to identify predefined events and behavior from live video using the scenario based detection (patented) rule engine, a proven concept that significantly reduces the generation of false alarms. Once these events or behaviors are identified, alerts are automatically sent to the operators. As a result, the element of human error is eliminated and operators can quickly intervene. VISuite improves the efficiency of operators by allowing them to successfully monitor many cameras simultaneously and quickly react to any deviant behaviors.

Case Study

Smiths Detection Protects Moscow Airport

MassMediaLink India LLP SecurityLink IndiaMarch 1, 2018November 14, 202403 mins

Smiths Detection will supply a full range of security scanners for the new passenger Terminal B and Cargo Complex LLC (Moscow Cargo) at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport. The new facilities are part of the airport’s plans to handle the increased passenger volumes expected for the 2018 FIFA World Cup; and one of the most important stages in a larger-scale development of the airport, which will continue through to 2026. “In a relationship stretching back over 20 years, this is by far the largest single order we have fulfilled for Sheremetyevo Airport,” explained Tony Tielen, Vice President EMEA, Smiths Detection, “We look forward to help make the World Cup a safe and successful event and beyond that, safeguard the airport, its passengers and staff.” Negotiated by Smiths Detection distributor, NEOSCAN Russia, this substantial contract includes a total of 91 advanced Xray inspection systems delivering a broad array of screening functions, from passenger checkpoint and hold baggage through to cargo. It includes 30 HI-SCAN 5180si X-ray systems for screening passenger baggage at the entrance to the airport; 26 HI-SCAN 6046si checkpoint scanners for carry-on bags and personal belongings; and two HI-SCAN10080 XCT and four HI-SCAN 10080 EDX-2is for hold baggage. Seventeen HI-SCAN 100100T systems will screen larger, out of gauge items in the passenger terminal. In the Cargo Complex, seven HI-SCAN 180180-2is pro models will take care of large scale, consolidated and palletised goods; two HI-SCAN 100100V-2is scanners will handle break bulk and other cargo; and visitors will be checked using a further three HI-SCAN 6046si scanners. Terminal B has been developed for domestic airlines and is expected to cater for the potential 20 million passengers predicted to pass through the airport in 2018. The majority of equipment was installed by December 2017.