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Hikvision’s AX-HUB is an innovative product in intruder alarm systems segment, which ensures complete security for your home, retail outlets, warehouses, commercial offices and many more. It can be integrated to centralized surveillance and remote monitoring solutions as well. These devices are designed for catering residential and small commercial applications, the AX-HUB connects security peripherals such as motion detectors, magnetic contacts, and displacement sensors, alongside safety devices like smoke and gas sensors to keep people and your premises safe. Hikvision cameras and the AX-HUB alarm systems work seamlessly together to provide a recorded video clip or live HD video footage, directly through Hik-Connect, iVMS or instantly to monitoring stations. This allows active decisions to be made faster and more reliably in the event of an activation. Simple to install and use, the AX-HUB provides voice prompts locally to assist during installation, as well as alert the end user to any events. The AX-HUB is also compatible with the smart device App, in addition to a wide range of communication pathways and multiport IP communications via either the Cloud or CMS for added peace of mind. AX-HUB can be integrated with Wireless Smoke Detectors to provide sophisticated and cost effective fire protection solution. This Cloud connectivity allows full control of the system from anywhere via Hik-Connect, to easily and remotely arm, disarm and monitor the system. The Cloud also enables the use of revolutionary IVaaS (Intruder Verification as a Service), which allows end users and monitoring stations to quickly and efficiently confirm system events through HD video verification. Ax-Hub Intrusion Alarm Kit Ds-Pwa32-Kg USP’s of AX-HUB: Wireless Intrusion Panel with CCTV integration + Mobile App. Voice guiding for ease of operations. Ease of programming Via Web/ App. Two-way wireless communication. 32 wireless inputs, 8 keyfobs, 2 wireless sirens. In-built GPRS + SMS + voice dialing facility. Inbuilt LAN and Wi-Fi modules. Supports 2 nos. of Hikvision IP cameras for video verification. Supports viewing events video via mobile App. Transmission distance 800m in open area. 128-bit data encryption. In-built battery back-up upto 12Hrs. Mobile App. 3rd party CMS software compatibility. Solution AX-HUB DS-PWA32-KG package provides built-in of IoT modules AX-HUB with in-built GPRS module, Wi-Fi & LAN modules. Wireless pet immune motion sensor. Wireless magnetic contact. Key fob – a small security device with built-in authentication used to control and secure access to network services and data. HikConnect mobile App + SMS + Auto dialing voice call. Supports web browser for integrating Hikvision IP cameras with AX-HUB. IP cameras to be purchased separately. AX-HUB: Benefits WEB configuration The AX-HUB has a built-in web server which enables the device to be configured through a web browser over the local IP network. This offers more flexibility and time saving on site, as setup can be done quickly and efficiently using a laptop or compatible smart device. Easy setup and installation Setting up the system could not be simpler, with an intuitive and easy to use interface. Connect to the panel directly via our web-browser or with iVMS on a laptop for on-site setup or, alternatively, program the system using the Hik-Connect App. Learning devices and sensors onto the system is also easy using the one-push-to-learn feature on all Hikvision wireless intrusion devices, to save time and money. Multiple communication paths The variety of communication pathways available with the AX-HUB is unmatched. It offers LAN, Wi-Fi & GPRS connections with on-board communication modules and connectors for a simpler and more cost-effective installation. With multiport IP communications, the AX-HUB can also communicate simultaneously with multiple devices, to ensure alarm messages are sent to all that need them. The AX-HUB can also notify up to 6 phone numbers in the event of an alarm through voice calls, offering greater flexibility in the way that end users are notified about events on the system. ARC linkage If ARC connectivity is required, the AX-HUB can communicate alarms and other messages in Contact ID format for a rapid and efficient response. Two-way wireless devices With the AX-HUB, you can add up to 32 two-way wireless devices. This provides a system which is secure and flexible; allowing even larger premises to be secured with a wide range of indoor and outdoor Hikvision peripherals. Hik-Connect The end-user App, Hik-Connect, brings together an intrusion alarm and video functions like never before. Linking detectors and sensors to cameras for video verification, as well as providing the end user with the ability to monitor the system from anywhere in the world; remotely checking system status, receiving alerts, arming, disarming, HD video monitoring and more, to remain informed and in complete control at all times. IVaaS (Intruder Verification as a Service) This revolutionary service provides video verification (from any Hikvision or ONVIF IP camera on the premises) for users to quickly and efficiently confirm an alarm event on the system. During the configuration of the panel, 2 cameras can be linked to the AX-HUB, which incorporates a rolling video buffer. Where other video verification methods rely on sending low-quality static images to confirm events, IVaaS utilises Cloud technology alongside the buffer to link previously separate video and intruder systems to one platform. This provides a 7 second clip in the event of an alarm; 5 seconds pre-alarm and 2 seconds post-alarm. Hik-Connect advantages Simple arming and disarming with user friendly interface. Quickly view events and video recordings. Easily configure the system from the App. See wireless devices in each partition. View cameras and alarms in one App. Simplifying the experience for the end user, you can view and manage both your camera and alarm systems from one App in one screen. Check the status of wireless devices in each partition quickly and simply whilst being able to make changes to settings, bypass zones and more from inside the App. Set up system options and make changes in programming within Hik-Connect App, it helps to make configuration simple and easy to follow. The simple interface of the Hik-Connect App allows easy arming and disarming of the…

Ashish P. Dhakan MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. A pro-growth budget with a vision for the new emerging India India’s progressive Union Budget seeks to complement macro-economic level growth with a focus on micro-economic level all inclusive welfare. It has a pro-technology focus with futuristic vision. A special thrust on promotion of Digital India and adoption of emerging technologies, including 5G, AI, ML and drones. The key highlights of union budget underlines the economic growth estimated at 9.2% to be the highest among all large economies. It promises 60 lakh new jobs to be created under the productivity linked incentive scheme in 14 sectors. It also highlights the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Schemes, which has the potential to create an additional production of Rs 30 lakh crore. This budget has a roadmap for achieving the objective of ‘Make-inIndia’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat.’ The customs duty rationalisation to incentivise domestic manufacturing is a welcome step. The budget has the PM GatiShakti Scheme with ambitious plans to transform the transportation sector. The seven engines that are going to drive PM GatiShakti are Roads, Railways, Airports, Ports, Mass Transport, Waterways and Logistics Infrastructure. The big boost to infrastructure will help the security industry growth in the long term. There is a greater focus on MSME sector in the budget and as a key stakeholder of the MSME Ecosystem, we feel this a very positive step for the security industry. The government has announced that Udyam, e-shram, NCS and ASEEM portals will be interlinked. The help is provided to 130 lakh MSMEs as additional credit under Emergency Credit Linked Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS). The extension of this scheme till March 2023 is a thoughtful decision. The firm focus on skill development is another positive aspect of the union budget. Digital Ecosystem for Skilling and Livelihood (DESH-Stack e-portal) will be launched to empower citizens to skill, reskill or upskill through on-line training. Overall a pro-growth budget with a vision for the new emerging India on global front. Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani National Vice Chairman, NAREDCO & MD, Hiranandani Group As budget decodes Kaam, Kisan and Kamai as the focus, the outlays have comes out with a ‘budget for the economy,’ with sustainability & infrastructure investment as its underlying theme. Rating it at 7/10, the Budget is clearly about complementing macro-growth with micro-all-inclusive welfare, digital economy and fintech, tech-enabled development, energy transition, bolstering investment and climate action – which augurs well for the nation. Industry welcomes much awaited focus to resolve long standing issues of reduction in approval timelines for land & construction. Emphasis laid towards modernisation and reforms in building byelaws, TDR reforms, urban town planning schemes, transit oriented multi modal corridors and transferable development rights. Impetus to urban development policy with enhanced capacity building will lead holistic development of urban cities. With rise in population & career mobility, focus on nurturing new smart tier 2-3 cities will result in a big boost for Real Estate infrastructure with cascading impact on additional job creation. Extension of PMAY scheme till March 2023 along with an allocation of Rs 48,000 crores outlay will further enhance affordable housing benefits to 80 lacs new beneficiaries under middle class and economic weaker sections in urban areas. Single window portal for green clearances is a step to promote ease of doing business in augmenting sustainable development along with special mobility zones for electric vehicles. Granting of infrastructure status to data centres in lieu of impetus to data localization and protect data sovereignty is shot in the arm. This will enable the data centres industry to avail long & cheap credit financing in order to foster competitiveness to become a global data centre hub. Additional impetus on Gati Shakti, inclusive development for last mile connectivity, public investment, capital spending and financing of investments will augment steady economic growth. Rajesh Maurya Regional Vice President, India and SAARC, Fortinet In this budget the Government has made a strong economic statement with its focus on public investments to spur growth. Forward looking and catering to an aspirational Digital India the budget once again lays its emphasis on technology with the launch of digital currency using blockchain, digital university for education in different Indian languages, roll out of 5G and boost to Start-ups. Climate action is among the top 4 priorities for the Government. Climate change continues to pose a significant threat, and all business and public organizations across the country must do their part to address it. Skilling programs and partnerships with industry will be re-oriented to promote continuous skilling avenues, sustainability, and employability. The launch of Desh-Stack e-portal will provide the ecosystem for skilling and livelihood. Fortinet has been dedicated to closing the cybersecurity skills gap by making all its NSE self-paced training courses free for everyone. We will further build on this commitment with a pledge to train 1 million people across the globe in the next 5 years. Essential services, Digital currency and the sensitivity of the information the government holds all calls for a shared responsibility in protecting valuable data and digital assets. Smart planning, doing the cybersecurity basics and leveraging the increasing convergence of networking and security are keys to ensuring that all services can operate efficiently and securely. S Sriram Chief Strategy Officer, iValue InfoSolutions It was a consistent and pragmatic budget with a lot of thrust around infrastructure spending to enhance growth. Despite multiple elections around the corner, great to see no populist announcement with focus on reducing fiscal deficit starting next fiscal. 5G rollout and extension of sops around ‘make-in-India’ for new start-ups should augur well for the tech enabled industry. Central Government focus around digitization will offer business opportunities for domestic focused ITeS players with the Government taking the lead role on capex investment recovery post pandemic. Overall exciting times ahead as India is poised to be the fastest growing economy for the next few years. R Arun Prasath Chief Information Offier, EverestIMS Technologies A number of measures have been introduced in the country’s General…

The 16th edition of the Security Leadership Summit organized by Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) was held at the NDMC Convention Centre, Sansad Marg, New Delhi on 17th December 2021. This years’ Summit was organized in a hybrid manner with physical presence of over 250 industry leaders from across the country. Eminent politicians, bureaucrats and public figures shared their thought process with respect to the growth and well-being of the industry. Apart from them, the conference was also attended by the senior officials and students of the private security management course being conducted by Sardar Patel University of Police Security and Criminal Justice (SPUP) to understand the functioning of private security industry. Over 150 security guards who are the frontline soldiers of various private security agencies also attended the Summit. All the members of CAPSI were able to view the entire proceeding sitting at their respective states and were able to even participate through zoom platform. The highlight of the event was the participation of the Chief Guest Gen (Dr) VK Singh MoS Road, Transport and Highways at the inaugural session. Traditional practice of the lighting of the lamp was followed wherein the dignitaries on the dais lead by Gen (Dr) VK Singh lit the auspicious lamp followed by distribution of Badge of Honour to the Frontline warriors of the industry for their exemplary courage during the pandemic. The summit was also graced by Udai Mahurkar, Information Commissioner of India; Anurag Batra, Chairman and Editor-in-Chief, Business World Magazine; Prakash Mirani, Additional CEO, GEM; and Advocate SK Gupta as Guest of Honour. Audio Visual on Private Security Day Celebrations – 4th December An audio visual on Private Security Day celebrations was showcased after the inaugural session. Addressing the Summit, Chairman Kunwar Vikram Singh highlighted that to recognise the role of private security industry and private security guards in the nation-building process, particularly in the times of national emergency and crisis, the Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) decided to celebrate December 4 as the ‘Private Security Day.’ He informed the Chief Guest that ‘Private Security Day’ was also celebrated internationally as all the leading global organisations and companies agreed to the CAPSI proposal. “December 4 is a special day for the entire private security industry in India and across the world as it was on this day that the former President Smt Pratibha Patil had inaugurated the CAPSI’s Annual Security Leadership Summit in 2009. It was the first-ever occasion across the world when a Head of the State had inaugurated the annual summit of the private security industry in any country,” said Mr Singh, “It is also a solemn occasion for us to honour the contributions of the private security industry during the Covid-19 pandemic which created havoc in India and across the world. We paid tributes to our brave private security personnel who died while serving humanity during the pandemic. A number of events were planned to commemorate the day. Certificates and prizes to recognise the services of the deserving security personnel were awarded. Associates of CAPSI across the globe also celebrated the day which speaks volumes of solidarity of security sector fraternity.” The Chairman further said as the country’s economy was badly affected, many private security establishments were also forced to close down due to the slowdown of business, thereby resulting in loss of jobs for the employees. The private security industry was able to withstand the onslaught of the Covid tsunami and continued to provide services to the end users. The performance of the private security industry during the COVID pandemic, especially during the lockdown phase, was outstanding. The fact that the industry was recognised as an ‘essential service’ by the government authorities speaks volumes of faith and trust the Government of India reposes on the industry. The security personnel faced a lot of problems during that time when public transport and other amenities which we take for granted was not available. Most importantly, the fear of contracting the deadly virus as they were vulnerable was also there. Despite that the security guard, undaunted by the difficulties posed did manage to reach his place of duty and performed his tasks admirably. Now was the time to appreciate their role and the professional commitment exhibited at that time. Keeping in view the spirit, ‘Private Security Day’ was celebrated in all parts of country by all state chapters of CAPSI. He said that with the dedication and devotion with which our comrades celebrated this day, there was hardly any city or town where it would not have been celebrated. Addressing the Summit, Chairman Kunwar Vikram Singh also lamented the government proposal to downgrade private security industry from skilled to semiskilled category as it will hurt employability of over 1 lakh private security guards currently working in the industry. He urged the government to reconsider it. He also said increasing mandatory training period for private security guards from 160 hours to 400 hours was not feasible as there are no paraphernalia available to conduct such training programmes. Private Security Sector to Employ more Women in Times to Come Addressing the Security Leadership Summit-2021, Gen (Dr) V K Singh said the Indian private security industry needs to evolve itself by employing more women and maximising use of technology in order to survive and excel. He said, in times to come it will be difficult to provide security and ensure safety without the use of technology. Similarly, need of security is growing across sectors, and here women can play a major role in providing security to various businesses and industry including markets, saloons, highways schools and institutions and companies etc. Their role and involvement is key to the growth of the private security industry, Gen VK Singh added. The Union Minister also stressed the need for better training to provide better security, and here too technology will play a major role. Terrorists and anti-social elements are using technology to commit crime, so the private security industry will also have…

Every year, a large number of traffic incidents and crashes occur worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.3 million people die each year as a result of road traffic crashes. There are many factors leading to this – road infrastructure, road users, vehicle speeds, and vehicle safety. Another of these is fatigue and drowsiness at the wheel, which could result in a dangerous situation that jeopardizes the safety of driver, passengers, and even pedestrians. According to The Euro Weekly News, the fatigue detection system and other driver assistance system will be mandatory in new cars in 2022, as it says the vast majority of road accidents are caused by human error. So much so, it is critical that actions to improve vehicle safety are taken to promote safe transport for all road users. How a video-based onboard security system can help As a leading IoT solution provider with video as its core competency, Hikvision designed and developed its Mobile Onboard Video System to boost vehicle security in comprehensive ways. These range from reliable footage recording and route deviation or speeding alarms, to emergency alarms and abnormal driving behavior analysis. The system offers 360° video coverage both inside and outside a vehicle, providing real-time situational awareness for safe driving. Video footage is reliably transmitted and stored, which can be used as forensic evidence in the event of a traffic accident. It also generates insights such as passenger flow in a public bus, for example, so that passenger distribution can be optimized to improve their comfort. Protecting a range of road vehicles Hikvision’s Onboard Video Security System ensures that typical types of vehicle are well protected, including public buses, school buses, trucks, taxis, and ride-hailing cars. Public buses Buses play an important role in urban transportation. For many people, they provide an indispensable method for their daily commute. Accordingly, the operational efficiency of the bus fleet, its services, and public safety demonstrate new challenges for public transport authorities. Hikvision understands those challenges, and has developed its Bus Solution with two important features. Firstly, passenger flow counting, based on video analytics, allows bus drivers to know the actual number of passengers inside in real time. This is helpful when certain compliance requirements such as social distancing is introduced. If passenger flow exceeds a pre-defined number, an alert can be sent to the operation center for better bus fleet scheduling. This help them to improve service quality and passenger satisfaction. Another feature is abnormal driving behavior detection, which can pick up driver fatigue, as well as smoking in the bus. If these incidents are detected, an alert is sent to the monitoring center in real time, allowing operators to communicate with drivers immediately via two-way audio. School buses School buses can carry 40 or more students to and from school. As such, operators want to take extra care of this precious cargo. Is the school bus on its usual route? Did a student board the bus on time and get off at the right stop? For school administrators and parents, these matters can be critical. Hikvision’s School Bus Solution offers innovative onboard attendance capabilities. When students get on the bus, they can swipe their ID card on a terminal and the record is uploaded to the system’s central platform right away. At the same time, a notification can be pushed to parents’ mobile phones, informing them that their child is safely on the bus. It’s also important to protect students when they get off the school bus and cross the road. The solution includes a ‘stop for school bus’ sign with an audible and visual flash warning. This works to notify passing vehicles to stop until students safely cross a street. Trucks Trucks transport a wide range of goods and materials, ranging from our daily necessities to luxury products. Therefore, it is important for logistics companies to know the real-time status of their truck fleet, whether they transit goods on time, and arrive at the destinations safely etc. Hikvision’s Truck Solution collects audio and video data with cameras installed inside and outside the truck. It sends GPS and alarm data through onboard video recorders and 3G/ 4G wireless networks, to realize remote truck monitoring and management. Due to their size, trucks have large blind spots on both sides. Vehicles located in these blind spots are difficult to see and can easily go unnoticed by the driver. Hikvision’s Truck Solution offers camera views that cover these blind spots, so truck drivers know about vehicles entering into these areas. This helps them to drive safely and promotes road safety. Hikvision’s solution further provides different kinds of sensors for bespoke needs on a truck. For example, if a truck transports valuable goods that are not allowed to be checked during the journey, a door sensor can be added to record if anyone opens it before arrival. In some cases, if a truck transports cold food, the temperature inside must be maintained at a stable level to ensure freshness. Accordingly, customers can include a temperature sensor in the system to monitor the temperature change. Taxis and ride-hailing cars As mobility improves in urban life, many people use mobile apps to get a ride, either with a taxi or a ride-hailing car. It’s convenient and fast. On the other hand, it’s also important to maintain rider safety from the start of the journey until they reach their destination. In busy periods, for example rush hours and holiday seasons, taxi and ride-hailing drivers struggle to take a break and they usually work long hours. In this situation, it’s very easy to get tired which could also cause health issues. Hikvision’s solution for taxis and ride-hailing cars includes abnormal driving behavior analysis, such as driving while drowsy. In that case, drivers can be reminded to pull over and take a rest. Hikvision’s solution also provides a trunk camera that records footage if a passenger’s luggage or handbag was left behind after departure, or stolen by others. From…

Anil Puri CMD, APS group A first generation serial entrepreneur, thought leader and an action catalyzer rolled into one – Anil Puri is a rare combination of a visionary, an innovator and a strategic thinker. He has used this combination to innovate and implement on-ground many new business ideas. His rich experience in various businesses has enabled him to nurture & mentor innovative ideas and scale them up. Introduction The FICCI & BDO in their study estimated the PSI to touch INR1.5 lakh crores (USD23.1 billion) by 2022. The key drivers identified in the study were the security needs of office buildings, shopping malls, critical infrastructure, schools, hotels, hospitals, residential complexes, warehouses and factories. However, railways, metro rails, NHAI, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), oil & gas industry, renewable energy & waste management, mining and telecom industry too have further added to this list. This huge market offers a premium opportunity for the disruptive force of AI embedded drone applications and robotics. All over the world, more and more drones are being used for both private and public security namely by defense organizations and tech-savvy consumers for quite some time. However, the benefit of this technology extends well beyond just these two sectors. With the rising accessibility of drones, many of the most dangerous and high-paying jobs within the commercial sector are ripe for displacement by drone and robotics technology. Their use for safe, cost-effective solutions range from crowd control, emergency response, surveillance, situation awareness, data collection to last mile delivery. The mobility, ease of deployment and versatility of drones have made them valuable tools in the field of security for both private and public entities. Increasing work efficiency and productivity, decreasing workload and production costs, improving accuracy, refining service and customer relations, and resolving security issues on a vast scale are a few of the top uses drones offer industries globally. Adoption of drone technology across industries has leapt from the fad stage to the mega-trend stage fairly quickly as more and more businesses started to realize its potential, scope, and scale of global reach. Whether drones are controlled by a remote or accessed via a smartphone app, they possess the capability of reaching the most remote areas with little to no manpower needed and require the least amount of effort, time, and energy. This is one of the biggest reasons why they are being adopted worldwide, especially by these four sectors – military, commercial, personal, agriculture and future technology. Drones are rapidly growing in popularity. They are still in the infancy stage in terms of mass adoption and usage, but have already broken through rigid traditional barriers in industries which otherwise seemed impenetrable by similar technological innovations. The paradigm shift in GoI policy on drones to keep pace with global developments Drone regulation in India has seen multiple iterations over the past few years, with a lukewarm impact on the technological development front. This was further accentuated by a blanket ban on civilian drone operations in 2014 by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. It was only in 2018, with the introduction of the National Drone Policy, that graded activities were permitted in the commercial space which were perceived by academia, Startups, end-users and other stakeholders as being restrictive in nature as they involved considerable paperwork, required permissions for every drone flight and very few ‘Free to Fly’ green zones were available. Based on the feedback and future of drones in various industries, the Government of India, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) repealed the UAS Rules, 2021 and has replaced the same with the Liberalized Drone Rules, 2021 and thereby ushered in a liberalised era of drone governance, giving wings to a drone-powered country. In a major boost to promote the drone sector, the rules aim to make India a drone-friendly nation. Furthermore, delivery and logistics – a segment considered vital for making India a drone hub – is well recognised in the new rules. GoI has also approved a PLI scheme for drones and their components with an allocation of Rs. 120 crores for three financial years. The U Turn in the GoI policy on drones is primarily on realization of benefits it offers to almost all sectors of the economy like – agriculture, mining, infrastructure, surveillance, emergency response, transportation, geo-spatial mapping, defence, and law enforcement etc. Drones can be significant creators of employment and economic growth due to their reach, versatility, and ease of use, especially in India’s remote and inaccessible areas. In view of its traditional strengths in innovation, information technology, frugal engineering and huge domestic demand, India has the potential to be global drone hub by 2030. Government of India also deserves the credit for setting up a Drone Promotion Council to facilitate a business-friendly regulatory regime, while also incubating new drone ideas. Degree and Scale of disruption on the PSI For a country of mass and scale like India which has abundance of the cheap human capital, the disruption is likely to be very gradual and slow in the private security industry. However in next five to seven years; it is for sure that the security operations especially in sensitive places will be replaced with robots and systems which will be highly developed and evolved with artificial intelligence. Era of the present-day semi-literate/ low IQ guards will be gone due to cheap and smart ‘Robot-Guards’ with precision knowledge and actions (customized). Thus, impact to the security business at this level will be high but the service delivery is expected to be much superior quality and may be taken over by IT service providing companies. Not only the physical guards and passive sensors will be replaced by smart counterparts but it is also possible that many of the traditional operations like patrolling of perimeters, observation from watch towers, frisking and even to dispose of human bombs, mail bombs, robots with all-pervasive, deep penetrating sensors and precision neutralising capability may be used. Similarly, AI will be used for information gathering or reconnaissance in an…

New Strategic Collaboration to Penetrate New Markets and Accelerate Growth in India Videonetics, world’s leading AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) development company, recently announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Inflow Technologies, one of the India’s largest distribution companies, providing value-added-distribution of Electronic security products, IT, cyber security, unified communications and collaboration to name a few. “We are pleased to enter in this value-added distribution relationship with Inflow Technologies, whose competence and expertise will further expand our footprints in new verticals and territories. I am assured that Inflow’s distribution strategies and extensive partner network, coupled with Videonetics state-of-the-art solutions will cater to growing demand for ‘truly’ unified solutions in various verticals, hence accelerating our growth plans in India. Furthermore, we will continue strengthening our relationship and bond with the partner community by empowering them with various partner-centric initiatives” Avinash Trivedi VP, Business Development, Videonetics Headquartered in Bengaluru, Inflow Technologies has an established network of 2300+ channel partners and 7000+ end customers globally. Inflow will distribute Videonetics AI & DL powered Intelligent VMS video analytics, intelligent traffic management system and MeraFace™ – facial recognition system, through their expansive channel partners network across India. “We are honored to add Videonetics to our existing vast array of surveillance portfolio. It is like adding a feather in our cap, Videonetics with its AI and DL powered Intelligent Video Management Software, Video Analytics, Intelligent Traffic Management System and MeraFace™ technology is all set to complement our Surveillance Portfolio and we are pleased to be their extended hand in going out to the market. Our enthusiastic team will work with the identified channel partners to bring in the best and equip the partner team” Rajesh Kumar VP, Tech Business Unit, Inflow Technologies Having a market leadership as #1 VMS provider in India and top 5 in Asia, Videonetics is all set to further penetrate in these markets, through this alliance. Also Read:- Videonetics Empowers Asia’s Biggest Real-time Governance Center in Andhra Pradesh with its AI Powered Unified Video Computing Platform

During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the concept of employees working from home has been implemented in nearly every organisation. But, while the work operations continue unabated, remote users and their devices are no longer on the organisational premises to receive data protection from its cybersecurity infrastructure. So the need for providing endpoint security gets amplified in the existing scenario. Sonit Jain, CEO of GajShield Infotech said, “Basic cybersecurity measures such as using advanced multi-factor authentication systems, anti-virus software to protect a collection of devices instead of just one device, the deletion of unnecessary cache and cookies, as well as user and employee data from time to time to secure confidential data and prevent unnecessary clutter. The software and hardware in place to ensure cyber-protection must be authentic, certified for use and updated regularly. Simple measures and using data security tools and systems that are designed for remotely connected devices can come in handy to ensure endpoint data security for users. Data security products and services can help with proactive endpoint data protection for your devices. Please contact us to learn more about how our experts deal with endpoint security-related issues in organisations.”  

Hikvision India premiered its advanced security products and solutions with a smart display at the IFSEC India Security Expo 2021. The trending transformative technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics and IoT Security Tech got an overwhelming response from the visitors. The 14th edition of IFSEC India Security Expo organized by Informa Markets at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 9-11 Dec, 2021, the flagship event of Indian security industry turned out to be a resounding success for the key security industry stakeholders. The overwhelming response from the security industry and relevant visitors exceeded the expectations. Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma, Minister of State (MoS), Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Kaushal Kishore, Minister of State, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) were the Chief Guests at the inaugural session of IFSEC India Security Expo 2021. After the lamp lighting ceremony and Ganesh Vandana, they addressed the gathering by emphasizing on the ‘Makein-India’ vision and the key role of the security industry in securing the nation, its assets and people. While speaking on the high octane IFSEC India experience, Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. said, “We have got a very good response at the IFSEC India Security Expo 2021. We would like to term it as a collaborative success. This time IFSEC India returned with resounding success for a big restart. It was good for us in terms of footfall and security industry specific visitors.” He further added, “Hikvision India showcased bespoke technological innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Technologies. We unveiled the latest products and solutions in the video security, access control, intrusion alarm, inspection and perimeter security segments. We also introduced mobile robot products, machine vision products and logistic vision solutions.” The key highlights of the technologies and solutions on display at Hikvision India booth, included AI product, Hikvision ColorVu technology, Hikvision AcuSense technology, command control center, Hikcentral, smart parking solution, intelligent traffic system, smart home cameras (EZVIZ), video intercom, security inspection products, AX series alarm system, HeatPro thermal cameras, professional transmission solution, Webcams and smart storage solutions. The booth also showcased solutions by scenarios theme for apartment buildings, factories, logistic park, offices and stores. Hikvision India booth showcased its advanced security solutions across product categories and conducted various fringe programs, including quiz contests to engage the visitors. To bring the live show experience to the online audience, Hikvision India also live streamed the glimpses and key product demonstrations at the booth via YouTube live on Hikvision India YouTube channel. IFSEC India Security Expo 2021 was organized with over 150 brands from over 10 countries to participate. IFSEC India exhibition cum conference has always been the platform of choice for security device manufacturers, system integrators and security practitioners cutting across industry verticals and government organisations. This year the event hosted key industry buyers and decision makers from among government and PSUs, CSOs, system integrators, partners, consultants and end-user community in the security domain. As part of the endeavour to bring key stakeholders in the security domain on one platform and to deliberate on new-age challenges to security of cities and organizations, IFSEC India conducted a two-day conference on 9th and 10th December at the same venue with the theme – Gearing up for New-Age Security Threats. Hikvision India participated in the IFSEC India Conference on 9th December with a presentation on the theme – ‘Make-in-India’ Manufacturing Roadmap and Smart security Technologies. The presentation was done by Gagan Lamba, Vice President, Enterprise Verticals, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. On 10th December at the IFSEC India conference, Hikvision India was represented by Ashish Gujarathi, Assistant Vice President (AVP), Non -CCTV Products (access control, intrusion alarm, inspection and perimeter security), Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. The panel discussion was on a theme ‘Technologies that make Security Systems Smarter, Intelligent and more Versatile.’ It was moderated by Ajay Gupta, Co-Chair, Smart Cities Working Group, IET Future Tech Panel, Head of Sales & Strategy at SCS Tech India. Hikvision India was the Premier Plus Partner of IFSEC India Security Expo 2021. The event was supported by some of the leading the associations, including APSA (Asian Professional Security Association) and FOCUS (Forum of Critical Utility Services) etc. Ornately designed with wide range of products and solutions at display Hikvision booth was the center of attraction at the event. Hikvision has received overwhelming response from the key partners, trade visitors and key stakeholders at the IFSEC India. Also Read:- New Hikvision HikCentral Software Makes Access Control and Time Attendance Management Easy

Anil Puri CMD, APS group A first generation serial entrepreneur, thought leader and an action catalyzer rolled into one – Anil Puri is a rare combination of a visionary, an innovator and a strategic thinker. He has used this combination to innovate and implement on-ground many new business ideas. His rich experience in various businesses has enabled him to nurture & mentor innovative ideas and scale them up. INTRODUCTION Having been viewed as a ‘male preserve’ for many years, the security industry now finally realises the value and contribution of women. This is visible not only in the growing numbers of female security professionals, but also with more women taking leadership roles in organisations. Our female forebearers struggled to gain the rightful recognition they deserved, but as society has changed so too have attitudes. Women are now seen as equals, but our industry still has a disproportionate balance in favour of men. For many years now, women have made their impact known throughout the industry, and the numbers of successful women in security seems to increase every year emphasizing the growing importance of women managers in this field. The convergence of physical and cyber security is advancing quickly, which is helping to expand the role of women in physical security. More IT professionals have crossed over to the physical security systems world, and as a result, more women are engaging and operating in this space. During the past decade, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of women in leadership roles within in the security profession. More and more women are holding executive-level jobs in organizations across the globe. Women entering security in junior-level positions are quickly and remarkably climbing the organizational ladder of success. Women have been adding credibility to security organizations and have also been observed to be infusing respect in the processes and approaches of such organizations. Women no longer have narrowly defined roles in security. They can now enter any position – be that technical, managerial or right at the coalface of physical security. I am also pleased to see women recognised in security industry awards, reflecting our overall success. Ultimately, we need to reach a stage where gender isn’t even a factor and individuals are judged on their professional skills alone. These are some primary reasons why innovative and forward-thinking security organizations are hiring more women and placing more women in managerial roles. The keen eye for details and the depth of creativity and technical knowledge are key points that have drawn the attention of leadership in security organizations towards women employees who show promising potential. Now, women are moving into sales and business roles with direct P&L responsibility, as well as a wide variety of jobs within the security industry. There are women technicians, security officers, integrators, business heads, and business owners – Managing Directors. WHAT POSSIBLY COULD HAVE BEEN THE REASONS WOMEN CHOOSE NOT TO PURSUE A CAREER IN SECURITY I often ponder on it as to why it took us so long to reach this change and most of time I reach to a cluster of numerous likely reasons out of which I have summarized a few very obvious ones below: Security is a male-dominated industry. Sexual exploitation is still prevalent in the sector. Fears that gender will impede career progression. The perception that security work is unsafe for women. Lack of female role models, particularly in higher positions. The belief that typical ‘female’ characteristics will be seen as inferior. The misconception that men are stronger and only fit into security cloak. The idea that the security work is incompatible with family life. Evidence that female security staff face high levels of discrimination, sexual harassment, and bullying. Perceived lack of opportunities for women within the industry CHALLENGES Possibly the reasons above may not form the full explanation. Therefore, I find it essential to delve into the challenges which dwarfed the women entry into security domain for so long. The key challenges which come to my mind could have been substantial to navigate: Stereotyped roles offered to women as the Admin/ HR or marketing person. Difficult & inflexible work culture for the working mum. Stereotypical view of the PSI dominated by the law enforcement officers. Lack of formal training in the technical aspects of security domain. Perceptional deficit of the broad nature of the security and PSI. Criteria of the requisite experience to move on to senior roles OPPORTUNITIES The uncertain and changing times we all live in have increased the focus on security and risk services, creating a whole new world of opportunities and career paths within the industry that were not available previously. There are increased education options available now in security, criminal justice and terrorism studies than ever before, leading to job titles and career progression that didn’t exist 10 years ago. Increasing reliance on technology and networking means that women can enter the industry from IT, cyber security or other technology backgrounds, which increases the pool of knowledgeable professionals available. Any person entering the security industry now has more options than ever before, which is an exciting time for the industry. There are tremendous opportunities for women in our industry at all stages of their lives. They can do full time, part time or casual work. Part time and casual positions for team leaders, supervisors and operations managers allow women to reduce their hours while they raise a family and progress their career. Flexible hours with four to 12 hour shifts also allow people to work while studying right through to semi-retirement. There are many security roles where women are valued. Hence, opportunities are vast and endless in the right company. In the technical sector the components are small, light and easily managed. The work is relatively clean and mentally quite challenging. The potential career paths which women could have besides Admin, HR, Sales/ Marketing in PSI: Consultant – Security, safety & Quality Assurance (QA). Company Secretary & Legal. Quality Assurance Manager. Risk Management Professional. Loss…

Fortinet®, a global player in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, recently announced the industry’s most complete solution to enable organizations to secure and connect work-from-anywhere. By unifying Fortinet’s broad portfolio of zero trust, endpoint, and network security solutions within the Fortinet Security Fabric, Fortinet delivers security, services, and threat intelligence that seamlessly follow users whether on the road, at home, or in the office to provide enterprise-grade protection and productivity. These capabilities – designed for the way business is done in the Work-from-Anywhere Era – are available now. Work-from-anywhere expands to benefit workers and cybercriminals The COVID-19 pandemic has surfaced as the forcing function that greatly expanded the work-from-anywhere model. A forecast analysis from Gartner® reveals, “by the end of 2024, the change in the nature of work will increase the total available remote worker market to 60% of all employees, up from 52% in 2020.” Also according to Gartner, “Organizations are facing a hybrid future, with 75% of hybrid or remote knowledge workers saying their expectations for working flexibly have increased.” At the same time, multi-stage sophisticated attacks like ransomware are plaguing organizations at an increasing rate. According to the 1H Global Threat Landscape Report from FortiGuard Labs, ransomware incidents have increased nearly 1100% from June 2020 to June 2021. And in a recent global ransomware survey conducted by Fortinet, an astonishing 67% of organizations report having been a ransomware target. It’s clear that remote and hybrid work is now the status quo and cybercriminals will continue to take advantage of this expanded attack surface. To address the shift in the workforce and threat landscape, enterprises must now take a ‘work-from-anywhere’ approach to their security by deploying solutions capable of following, enabling, and protecting users no matter where they are located. Fortinet delivers security built for work-from-anywhere As users move between travel, office, and home, they access applications from the cloud, data center or SaaS. Because of this continual flux, it’s imperative that zero trust, endpoint, and network security are all unified by a common set of APIs and integration points to ensure users can seamlessly shift from one location to another, enjoying a consistent user experience that is adequately protected with contextual security. Fortinet is the only vendor capable of delivering this unification to enable security customized depending on where users are and what they are accessing. Here’s how Fortinet enables the three use cases of work-from-anywhere: Travel: Users working outside the office or primary remote space (and the layered security it provides) potentially introduce unique threat exposure when connecting to the applications and resources necessary for work while using unknown and often unsecured networks and locations. This enables cybercriminals to snoop on exposed communications or launch attacks from inadequately protected devices. To secure users on the go, Fortinet delivers an integrated combination of: Endpoint Security: EPP, EDR, XDR (FortiEDR, FortiXDR). Zero Trust Access: ZTNA (FortiClient, FortiOS, FortiGate) + Identity (FortiAuthenticator, FortiToken). Network Security: SASE (FortiSASE Remote). “Empowering users to move seamlessly between different work environments has critical implications for maintaining user productivity as well as security. Cybercriminals have been quick to exploit the expanded attack surface and security gaps created by this shift in work patterns to get a foothold into the corporate network. Today’s enterprise organizations require work-from-anywhere security that is as flexible and dynamic as today’s business demands. Fortinet is the only vendor capable of delivering unified security built for the Work-from-Anywhere Era that seamlessly adapts based on a user’s environment and risk profile” Rajesh Maurya Regional Vice President, India & SAARC at Fortinet Work-from-Home: Remote and hybrid employees typically log in from a set remote location that has some infrastructure to enable work such as a monitor, home network, and external webcam and microphone. However, home networks are full of non-secure IoT devices as well as other users who might be consuming bandwidth with productivity-reducing video streaming or online gaming. They are also often outside the security of the corporate network and its controls. To provide managed, enterprise-grade security to users at home, Fortinet delivers an integrated combination of: Endpoint Security: EPP, EDR, XDR (FortiEDR, FortiXDR) Zero Trust Access: ZTNA (FortiClient, FortiOS, FortiGate) + Identity (FortiAuthenticator, FortiToken) Network Security: Linksys HomeWRK for Business – Secured by Fortinet Office: Even when users are working from a location managed by the organization that provides networking and security to employees, strong endpoint security remains an important part of a layered defense given the potential for vulnerabilities to be exploited or third parties to be compromised, providing an entry point for cybercriminals to bypass corporate controls. To secure users, devices, and servers in the office, Fortinet delivers an integrated combination of: Endpoint Security: EPP, EDR, XDR (FortiEDR, FortiXDR). Zero Trust Access: ZTNA (FortiClient, FortiOS, FortiGate) + Identity (FortiAuthenticator, FortiToken). Network Security: Next-generation Firewall (FortiGate + FortiGate-VM). All of the above are available as part of the Fortinet Security Fabric for stronger security, easier management, and superior total cost of ownership. Fortinet is the only vendor to support ZTNA across travel, office, and work-from-home, and is the only vendor capable of delivering all the required components to support the three use cases of work-from-anywhere as part of an integrated and automated cybersecurity platform. Simplifying services to support work-from-anywhere To further accelerate secure work-from-anywhere, Fortinet is committed to expanding its FortiTrust security as a service portfolio, which offers simplified consumption and unified licensing models designed for the way companies do business in the work-from-anywhere era. Unlike most complicated licensing that includes a mixture of device-based, appliance-based, and cloud-based fees, FortiTrust brings everything together under one user-based license that seamlessly follows users across any environment or form factor. This allows organizations to dynamically adapt to work-from-anywhere challenges such as shifting connectivity needs, hybrid workers, or resources that may need to move back and forth between physical and virtual environments and form factors. FortiTrust’s simplified licensing model allows true network flexibility and enables organizations to easily deploy new technologies designed for dynamic networks. Work-from-anywhere security enhanced with AI/ ML-driven threat…