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Vehant TrafficMon Helps Noida Police Improve Road Traffic Management
NOIDA has been a site of utter traffic violations resulting into huge liability on the traffic police to enforce traffic rules on the errant violators. Over past 2 months, there have been incidences of abusing and thrashing of traffic personnel on the road. Under such circumstances, Vehant Technologies had taken the responsibility of installing its TrafficMon™ – Traffic Enforcement and Management Solutions at Sector 31/ 25 crossing and Sector 57 main intersection. TrafficMon is a video artificial intelligence (AI) based red light violation, speed violation, wrong-way, no helmet and no parking detection system which overview and ANPR cameras. Overview camera shows the entire violation scenario and ANPR camera captures the images of the number plates of the violating vehicles. A combination of RLVD/ SVDS/ JATCS on the same hardware at a junction makes this system unique and efficient. This effort by Vehant Technologies aims at assisting the traffic personnel in efficiently managing traffic congestion and penalizing traffic offenders by generating e-challans, and thereby curbing the menace of traffic offence in NOIDA. With the help of this efficient system, approximately 2.5 lakh traffic violations have been recorded since January this year. Vehant Technologies has been commended by the traffic police time and again for upholding traffic enforcement and management in the city. Dr Ajay Pal Sharma, Senior Superintendent of Police and Anil Kumar Jha Superintendent of Police (Traffic) acknowledged and appreciated the efforts and technology proposed by Vehant Technologies with a certificate of appreciation for this initiative.
Videonetics Awarded Fastest Growing Technology Enterprise by Deloitte
Videonetics has been honoured with the prestigious award ‘Fastest Growing Technology Enterprise of the year’ by Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India Program. In addition, Manchester’s Investment Development Agency Service (MIDAS) and Deloitte recognized Videonetics as Top 5 Technology Companies to foray into Manchester. Initiated by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP, the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 India Program aims to recognize, honor and encourage those businesses and entrepreneurs who are striving forward with remarkable revenue growth rates using their technology, innovations and quality of human resources. The award was adjudged using a robust rating scale by an esteemed panel of industry leaders who evaluated and judged hundreds of companies based on key criteria such as competitive advantage, size, growth, management effectiveness and financial performance. Commenting on the achievement, Dr. Tinku Acharya, Fellow IEEE, Founder & MD, Videonetics said, “It is indeed an honor to receive ‘Fastest Growing Technology Company Award’ from Deloitte. This recognition validates our drive for high performance, innovation, differentiation and global scalability. Videonetics is preparing itself for global expansion and this award will surely help expediting the global expansion plan.”
The International Conference on Cyberlaw, Cybercrime and Cybersecurity 2018
Cyberlaws.Net and Pavan Duggal Associates, Advocates have recently organized a unique and one of the firsts of its kind conference called ‘The International Conference on Cyberlaw, Cybercrime and Cybersecurity 2018’ in…
The Fast on the Road Trusts the Sharp in Video Surveillance
Kawasaki, the Japan based technological enterprise is working towards the formation of a technology corporate group. The company’s diverse technologically advanced products are used on land, sea, air and even space. It…
Hikvision Showcases Latest AI Applications at IFSEC India
Hikvision has geared up to participate in the 12th edition of the International Fire & Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC India 2018) to showcase its latest AI applications, products and solutions. Hikvision…
Hikvision Participates in 2018 Security China
Hikvision exhibited their latest AI products and technologies at 2018 Security China. More than 1,000 organizations participated in the exhibition which attracted a diverse audience of global distributors, integrators, IT professionals, technology enthusiasts and consumers to join the conversations about solutions around AI, intelligent security, cloud and other mega trends. At the show, Hikvision announced the release to the Chinese market of its AI Cloud framework including platforms for AI applications, resource management, operations and maintenance services. Hikvision is working closely with eco-system partners on AI Cloud network infrastructure, platform services and application interfaces. In the product area of the exhibition, Hikvision showed its latest, core technological breakthroughs and products including: A 3D camera with the capability of 3D face modeling, which can prevent spoofing attack of photos, video and masks, and improve the comparison of facial features and side face; A demo model of 64MP PanoVu camera that adopts integrated design, panoramic images by an eightsensors patchwork to support 360° panoramic monitoring, as well as simultaneous panoramic and closeup pictures; A deep learning based thermal imaging camera for effective fire detection and with algorithms for behavior analysis and accurate face temperature measurement. In addition, Hikvision showcased its intelligent solutions for public security and commercial applications like safe cities, intelligent transport systems (ITS) and smart retail with more than 20 scenario-specific intelligent solutions on display. One example was the ITS solution, which has the capability to analyze video feeds, learn traffic behavior and support management of traffic flow, congestion and incidents. Visitors could also see a wide range of innovations and products for new Hikvision enterprises such as smart home products (EZVIZ), industrial automation (Hik-Robotics), automotive electronics and intelligent storage.
IFSEC India 2018
Over 300 Indian and Global brands to mark the 12th edition of IFSEC India, one of South Asia’s largest Security events by UBM India The International Fire & Security Exhibition and Conference (IFSEC) India Expo, South Asia’s largest security, civil protection and fire safety show by UBM India, is gearing up for its 12th edition which is slated for December 5th – 7th, 2018 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Supported by the Asian Professional Security Association (APSA), American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS), Electronic Security Association of India (ESAI), Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC) and the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) among others, and with ‘Security Update’ and ‘Security Today’ as the official media partners, the show will see participation from over 20 countries such as UK, USA, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Korea, Russia and will bring together over 300 domestic and globally renowned brands, key government officials, consultants, and business experts. The visitor profile of the expo will include professionals such as CSOs, Admin Heads, CIOs, CTOs, Facility Heads, Purchase Managers, System Integrators and Dealers & Distributors of organizations. Speaking on the announcement of the 12th edition of the IFSEC India Show, Yogesh Mudras, Managing Director, UBM India said, “The South Asia region, which the IFSEC India Expo brings within its radar, is a vulnerable as well as a progressive zone with ongoing threats to homeland security, rising urbanization, proliferating crimes, and low people-to-police ratio being some of the most significant factors. The Government of India recognizes this vulnerability and has introduced strict regulations and guidelines that promote the use of security and surveillance in the country — the security of children within school premises, and the growing need for women’s safety being noteworthy instances. Besides, in a bid to make the country truly modern and secure, it has till date invested around ₹ 48,000 crores for its Smart City initiative that aims to create at least 100 smart cities in India. Owing to these factors, it comes as no surprise that the electronic security market in India is expected to witness a tremendous growth with a projected CAGR of nearly 13 percent over the next decade.” “IFSEC India 2018 aims to act as a catalyst for the progress and vision of this proliferating industry, as it provides a platform for industry players to collectively ideate, innovate, spot trends and enable the shift in India’s security paradigm from a defensive approach to a monitoring and responsive one,” he further added. IFSEC India will include in its already formidable repertoire, products and technologies pertaining to CCTV & Surveillance, Biometrics & RFID, Integrated Systems, Access Control, GPS Systems, Video Management, Parking Automation, Transport, Access Control, Perimeter Protection, IoT, Smart Homes, Security & Safe Cities in addition to surveillance for the knowledge of end users and providers. Key global brands & distributors include Premier Plus Partners: Aditya Infotech, Advik, Dahua, eSSL, Globus, Hikvision, Mark, Nuctech, Real-time, TVT and Zkteco; Premier Partners such as Axestrack, Biomax, Honeywell, Mantra, Panasonic, Road Point, Seagate, Timewatch, Unique Electrovision, Vantage, and Western Digital, among others. Significantly, in an industry where up gradation of technology is the very key to surviving competition, the IFSEC India Expo provides high-impact, informative demos and a wealth of opportunities for the visitors to network and learn about new technologies, industry best practices and trends, challenges, market insights and discover the best solutions to keep their business and clients secured. One of the novel ways by which the expo this year is encouraging this vital interaction between key exhibitors with cutting-edge innovations to offer and big-ticket buyers is through the creation of the Regalia Lounge, an exclusive, private 5 star lounge, meant solely for one-on-one interactions and high octane business on a ‘By Invitation Only’ basis. With security in India continuing to be an onerous task, IFSEC India 2018 has decided to proactively decipher relevant insights gained in the global security market as well as latest technology such as aerial vehicles and drones by conducting a two-day conference with the theme ‘Unraveling the Evolution in Security Tech alongside the exhibition. The conference will witness the presence and participation of eminent industry personalities including Shri D.R. Karthikeyan, Chairman, Assocham Homeland Security Council; Capt. Raghu Raman, President – Risk, Security and New Ventures, Reliance Industries Ltd.; Shri M.S. Upadhye, IPS, Chief Security Commissioner, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation; Lt. and Gen. Sudhir Sharma, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VSM, Former Quartermaster General, Indian Army, among others. Some of the trending topics scheduled to be discussed at the conference are – ‘Corporate Risk Management: Integrating Standards and Best Practices into Operations’ , ‘The Evolving Role of a CSO in Crisis Management and in Ensuring Business Continuity’, ‘Regulatory Compliance Requirements Related to Corporate Security’, ‘Industry Best Practices in the Manufacture of Security Products by Bureau of Indian Standards’, ‘Technology-Enabled Disruptions’, ‘Emerging Paradigms in Security Architecture’, ‘How AI & IoT Add Value to Video Surveillance Systems’, ‘The Threat of Cyber Attacks on Security & Surveillance Systems’, and ‘How Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Can be Effectively Used to Enforce Homeland Security’. This year, IFSEC India is all set to host the 3rd edition of the IFSEC India Awards. With the impressive growth of the Electronic Security Industry in India, the awards have been crafted to specially get the minds behind electronic security in various industry verticals like BFSI, Retail, Manufacturing, Energy, Healthcare, PSUs, IT & ITES and Infrastructure in the limelight. The awards will recognize the excellence and innovations of CSOs & Security officers who continuously work behind the scenes to ensure robust security. The process advisors for the IFSEC India Awards will be Ernst and Young. IFSEC India owes its rich legacy to the 40-year-old IFSEC Global and success to the way the Indian edition has modified itself to suit the specific needs of this region. Recommended by industry experts as the pre-eminent authority on the global security and fire industry, the expo has nudged the industry on the path to a completely secure, smart and digitally enhanced world.
8 Steps to Making Systems more Secure
Today we are seeing the rise of Internet of Things or IoT whereby literally billions of devices are increasingly being connected to the Internet, and sharing the information and data they collect. These could be simple devices like a thermostat or light bulb, or more complex devices like CCTV cameras and so-called smart bins. This inter-connectedness and ability to share information can bring intelligence and efficiency that could not have been imagined in the past. Today, buildings can optimize their performance to ensure they are meeting not only the requirements of the occupants in terms of comfort and security but also they meet mandatory environment or legal requirements. No longer it is necessary for the council to send trucks around daily or multiple times a day to empty rubbish bins because the bins can hold more rubbish (or recycling) thanks to an integrated compactor. When it approaches the full mark, it contacts the local council to advise that it needs emptying. These are two simple examples of how connectedness and intelligence help improve performance and efficiency. There is, however, a downside to this increasing level of connectedness, and this relates to security. With the explosion of devices that are now being interconnected along with the sensitivity of many of these devices, there is a need to ensure that these devices are being connected with a high degree of security. For an example of what could possibly go wrong when the bad guys are able to take advantage of exploits in an IoT environment, look no further than the movie Die Hard 4.0 starring none other than Bruce Willis. While somewhat dated today, the movie illustrates what could potentially happen should attackers are able to take control of buildings and critical infrastructure such as traffic control systems. While this movie may seem fanciful in its portrayal of what capable hackers could potentially accomplish, it is important to understand that security comprises a series of counter-measures to reduce or mitigate both the likelihood of an attack and the severity thereof. While it may seem like commonsense, there are many common or routine tasks which are required to improve security that are still not being implemented. Let’s take a look at a few of these. Change default usernames and passwords: Most, if not all devices, have default usernames and passwords that can easily be found by a child using a search engine. Default passwords should be changed immediately, and even better is to also change, delete or disable the default username as well. Don’t share passwords: Every user of a system should have their own username and password. This ensures that when that user leaves the organization, their account can simply be disabled or deleted and there is no need to change the shared account details for every system the user had access to (which in reality just doesn’t happen). Use strong authentication: Using strong passwords that have a reasonable length with a combination of letters, numbers and special characters, and don’t include dictionary words which ensures that passwords can’t be easily compromised. Better yet is to use digital certificates with the keys that are generated within a token or device which not only delivers strong authentication but also provides non-repudiation. Use centralized authentication: Using a centralized authentication system such as Active Directory, RADIUS or LDAP simplifies the process of managing user information as there is a single system that needs to be administered instead of multiple systems. Restrict access: Access to systems should be restricted to the minimum level that is required for a user to perform the tasks they need to perform. In addition, firewalls should be used to segregate and isolate systems so that an issue or attack on one system is less likely to impact other systems. Integrate redundancy: Redundancy should be integrated to ensure the system continues to operate in the event of a failure or attack. In many cases, the cost of lost business is far greater than the additional cost of redundancy. Don’t forget physical security: Security is about layers and one of those layers is physical access. If an attacker can obtain physical access to a system, their task will be made simpler so be sure that physical access is only available to those that need it. Maintain backups: From time to time, things will go wrong, and when this happens, it’s important that you have a backup that is off-line and stored in a different physical location. While these steps may seem simple and common-sense, there are many IoT systems today where the level of security in use leaves much to be desired. There are many additional things that can be implemented but ensuring that each of the above steps is undertaken will go a long way toward improving the security of systems that are deployed today. By- Scott Penno – Regional Marketing Manager, APAC, Allied Telesis
Dahua Hdcvi 5.0 Technology Brings New Insight into Surveillance to your Service
Dahua Technology presents the world with HDCVI 5.0, the latest instalment to a revolutionary series for the global surveillance industry initiated in 2012, which brings clarity, intelligence and security to an unprecedented level. For those who are not already familiar with the field, there’s no need to rush into jargons of technical details behind the acronym. Simply imagine a really good security guard you hire who happens to enjoy an exceptionally sharp eyesight unaffected by the darkness of night; who also happens to be able to recognize each and every face ever shows up with correct names attached; who also happens to be smart enough to identify potential threats approaching and brave enough to take spontaneously actions; who also happens to never get tired 24/7. It doesn’t take a miracle to have such a great security guard. Dahua HDCVI 5.0 Technology accomplishes all the aforementioned and more. Now let’s cut to the hard-core facts and numbers that confirm the various groundbreaking benefits brought to you by HDCIV 5.0, which consists of HDCVI active deterrence camera, 4K/ 5MP/ 1080p Starlight HDCVI camera, 1080p full-colour HDCVI camera and HDCVI 4K & H.265 AI XVR. When used combined, they will take care of your security problems in the following 5 aspects. Perimeter protection HDCVI 5.0 can detect potential risks based on configurable motion, tripwire and intrusion rules. The system will send alarms to users when unwanted moves occur. Furthermore, the system boasts intelligent analyses that filter minor objects like animals, insects, leaves, light, raindrops etc., thus reducing false alarms and allowing users to focus on real threats that are people and vehicles. Face recognition HDCVI 5.0 is able to determine if there is a face in the monitoring video and crosscheck it with faces stored in database to see if it belongs to a suspect or distinguished guest according to users’ own black/ white lists, and take corresponding actions that could either be an alarm or a free pass without manual check at entrance control. Fully guaranteeing accuracy and process efficiency, the system supports up to 24 pic/s face recognition and 20 databases with up to 100,000 face images in total. Metadata search Constituted with feature attribute information extracted from target faces such as gender, age, glasses, masks, beard and expressions, metadata makes it possible to do smart search by comparison between the modeled object and database or matching with identity characteristics, which significantly enhances accuracy and efficiency. In addition, the metadata is also of great help to platforms that allow potential business applications realized by third parties. Active deterrence Enjoying PIR and motion dual-detect which improves accuracy and reduces storage space for motion detect based recording, HDCVI 5.0 can not only send real alarms to users in time but also warn off intruders with white light and siren on site. Thus, the system is a watchdog that not only watches but also barks. Moreover, together with the alarms sent to users in real-time are visual and audio verification with HDCVI videos, the most immediate evidence of what really happened. Starlight & full-color For HDCVI 5.0, darkness is no excuse. With starlight cameras ranging from 1080P to 4K and full-color, which are endowed with high performance sensor and larger aperture lens, the system is able to give high color reproduction and light sensitive performance resulting in more vivid, brighter images, meeting the requirements in low-light monitoring environments such as parking lots, urban streets, shops etc. Full-color camera allows 24/7 color monitoring for collecting chromatic information such as colors of clothing or vehicle. Even in total darkness, the system still functions, thanks to light compensation with smart IR (for common starlight cameras) or smart white light (for full-color cameras). The images gathered, after being treated with advanced processing technology to reduce noises while retaining low smear and clear details, are useful materials for further intelligent analysis. It should also be noted that HDCVI 5.0 keeps all born features of HDover-Coax system including seamless upgrade and easy-to-use. It further simplifies system deployment with practical features as smart H.265+ encoding and broadcastquality audio. As a leading solution provider in the global video surveillance industry, Dahua Technology has always put great emphasis on ‘innovation, quality and service,’ which naturally leads to the birth and ever evolving of HDCVI solutions. The latest HDCVI 5.0 is another milestone on the way to Dahua’s ultimate goal – enabling a safer society and smarter living. By – Balasubramanian Jayam Head of Marketing (India & SAARC), Dahua Technology Co., Ltd.