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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.
How to Defeat Unauthorized Access to Security Networks
The main benefit of IP-based security has always been how easy it is to make systems operate successfully over a single network. That benefit might also be IP security’s biggest Achilles heel. Consider: Once access is gained, interoperability means all systems can be adversely affected without much effort by a malefactor. Preventing unauthorized access has become paramount from a cybersecurity perspective. Any company that uses IP addressable devices should be concerned and needs to provide some form of unauthorized network access prevention. Today’s managed Ethernet switches, usually layer 2 in the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model, have built-in security features. Related report: New Bug Leaves Up to 800,000 surveillance cameras vulnerable to hacking. Layer-2 managed switches can typically implement port security, which consists of checking incoming packets for a matching MAC address. If a packet with a valid MAC address is received on a particular port, the switch will allow that packet to pass through the switching fabric of the switch as normal. With this method it is therefore possible to easily implement basic port security to prevent an intruder from removing the original device and replacing it with a device designed for network intrusion. It can also protect against cutting the cable from the original device and connecting it to the intruder’s own network intrusion device to gain network access. This level of protection is common among most layer-2 managed switches on the market today, and indeed all ComNet managed switches support this capability as standard. This feature is referred to by many names, including (but not limited to) the following: port locking, MAC locking, port security and MAC filtering. MAC address spoofing The issue with the traditional layer-2 MAC filtering/ locking is that it can be defeated with relative ease in a matter of minutes by using readily available software that can artificially alter or ‘spoof’ the MAC address of the sender to match whatever the potential intruder wants. IP address spoofing or IP spoofing is the creation of IP packets with a false source IP address. The intent here is to hide the identity of the sender or impersonate another computing system. This allows the network to be fooled, giving access to the hacker. There is a simple solution to preventing unauthorized access when designing a modern IP-based security system. Devices can be installed on the edge that sense and lock out a port when a physical connection to the network is broken. Before that broken connection can be activated it must then be examined and reset. This simple check can prevent all sorts of unauthorized access and cannot be defeated. One example is Port Guardian, a feature unique to ComNet’s next generation of self-managed switches and managed switches. This firmware-based feature is a simple, yet effective way to prevent unauthorized access. Because the firmware is embedded, it can be retrofitted to the manufacturer’s select older switches. At the basic level, Port Guardian works as a layer-1 protection system so the actual data being sent on the port is not important and the switch does not need to know anything about it. This feature constantly monitors the enabled ports. Related: Why your approach to cybersecurity needs to be proactive rather than reactive. As soon as it detects that a cable has been unplugged or there is a link down event, the port will be immediately disabled and the network administrator notified via an SNMP alert (and optionally by a local contact relay if supported on the particular switch model) to the potential intrusion. When active, Port Guardian monitors the continuity of the connection to the IP device. As soon as that continuity is disrupted, the safeguard feature physically disconnects the port from the network and an SNMP notification is sent to the head end to be examined. This feature also thwarts spoofing by disabling the port as soon as an interruption is sensed. It works on any network that uses IP devices at the edge, be it an IP camera or an access control or intrusion device. Through any external network TX port, an experienced hacker can gain access to your network and control the devices connecting to it. This has the potential for the entire security system to be turned off. That includes any or all video surveillance, access control, intrusion alarm, intercom and other networked protection systems. Prevention by adding a feature to Ethernet switches is an easy way to stop hackers and should be an important part of every network design and deployment.
Overwhelming Response to Hikvision Channel Partner Meet in Udaipur
To impart the latest security product knowledge and updates, Hikvision in association with IT Pulse has recently organized Hikvision Channel Partner Meet at Hotel Radisson Green in Udaipur. A comprehensive product introduction, live demos and training program were the key highlights of the event. The event got overwhelming response from the security professionals, dealers and distributors. It was an enriching experience for Hikvision team to meet with potential partners and system integrators. This was instrumental in building trust and confidence in partners for the quality and services offered by Hikvision. The event was presided by Police Superintendent Kunvar Rashtradeep, and Raj Surana, President, TiE – Udaipur, Mr. Rashtradeep said, “CCTV has a lot of important implications for police. We have created a command and control center for monitoring the city. We appreciate Hikvision for their long term vision. There is a need for creating public awareness about security so that policing can be done more efficiently. There is a need to enhance the knowledge about functions of security cameras.” Mr. Surana said, “People are still lacking in the security awareness. They build houses worth crores of rupees but don’t install cameras for security, which are must for their security. If they decide to make a small investment for the cameras, then a lot of losses can be prevented.” In his introductory note, Ashish P. Dhakan, CEO and MD, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Hikvision is the world’s leading provider of innovative video surveillance products and solutions. Today Hikvision is leading with artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled solutions in the security industry. We have the most comprehensive products and security solutions in video surveillance, access control, intrusion system, smart home and storage categories.” He further added, “The future of the security market in India is very bright due to robust growth prospects. We at Hikvision are offering the latest products and innovative technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning, big data, IoT (Internet of things). The Hikvision channel partner meet is our initiative to impart the product knowledge to our channel partner community.” Deepak Wadkar, Regional Sales Manager, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. said, “Today, CCTV cameras have become the need of the nation. When a person installs a CCTV camera to secure his premises, he secures himself and helps securing others while providing evidence to nab criminals.” Ashish Gujarathi, AVP, Non-CCTV Products, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. said, “The latest security cameras by Hikvision has the face recognition function for entry into office or home.” The Hikvision channel partner meet started with the lamp lighting ceremony. A product introduction session covering Hikvision’s latest HD and IP cameras, including the latest TURBO HD 5.0, Turbo HD 4.0 and Easy IP 3.0 cameras was conducted by Vinit Narvekar, Manager – Customer Trainings, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. This session provided the update on HD and IP surveillance trends. It was followed by a technology update on Artificial Intelligence (AI), Hikvision’s Deep Learning Products Range, Face Capture and Face Recognition, UVSS and Machine Vision Technologies. This session was conducted by Mr. Ashish Gujarathi, AVP, Non-CCTV Products, Prama Hikvision India Pvt Ltd. In the next session Hikvision’s Team introduced EZVIZ smart home products. It was followed by Pyronix intrusion alarm system and its applications across the verticals. After the lunch break training session continued further with an interactive session about the latest range of Video Door Phone (VDP) by Hikvision and its smart applications. S. Chandrasekhar, Manager Technical Support, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. conducted a special session on video door phone and access control trends to provide update on evolving technology landscape. Videonetics Celebrating 10 Years of Innovation & Growth Videonetics, the world-leading visual computing platform development company, has reached an exciting milestone as the company celebrates 10 years of business success in visual computing technology. In 2008, the company was founded by Dr. Tinku Acharya, an internationally acclaimed inventor and technologist, with a mission to develop indigenous technologies which are best-suited for tough environmental conditions. Today, Videonetics has grown to become a global company that designs, develops, and deploys new age artificial intelligence and deep learning based solutions for a wide range of verticals such as safe and smart cities, aviation and transportation, petroleum and gas, critical infrastructure, financial and legal, and healthcare and education industries. A decade of innovation & excellence Globally, Videonetics has been securing 100+ cities, 80+ airports, 100+ large enterprises, and over 7500 traffic lanes by using its video computing platform. In this journey of 10 years, Videonetics innovations and technologies were widely recognized by way of numerous awards and recognitions from prestigious institutions, bodies and organizations worldwide. Videonetics is proud to have secured patents from USA, UK, Israel, Canada, Singapore, and many more are in pipeline. Dr. Acharya said, “It’s a very satisfying feeling that Videonetics is celebrating its 10th anniversary. I feel humbled and proud that I could launch Videonetics to do my duty as a patriotic scientist and technologist to achieve this mission in my way. Innovation is in our blood and it is guiding principle of Videonetics. We are extremely excited and proud as we celebrate 10th anniversary in the industry. We are committed to keep innovating and invest in our R&D towards generation of intellectual properties resulting in cutting-edge products and solutions which could solve real life challenges and problems.” “Videonetics has been at the vanguard of visual computing innovation for over a decade. Our innovation journey has pioneered the move from first generation of IVMS and ITMS to AI & deep learning enabled visual computing platform, thereby retaining leadership position in the market. I take this opportunity to thank my deeply committed research and development and technology team for their invaluable contribution,” said Tuhin Bose, VP & CTO, Videonetics. Avinash J Trivedi, VP – Business Development, Videonetics stated, “The journey of 10 years would not have been possible without the trust and support that the system integrators, consultants, strategic partners, esteemed customers have vested in us. We are honored and…
Hikvision Latest Homeland Security Solutions
Hikvision, the world’s leading provider of innovative security products and solutions, participated in the recently held India International Security Expo (IISE), in New Delhi, and presented its wide range of Homeland Security products and solutions. IISE is India’s leading goods, products and services expo related to the homeland security, fire, law enforcement, and safety industries. The 21st Annual Indian International Security expo was inaugurated by Hansraj Gangaram Ahir, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, in presence of Vivek Bharadwaj, Secretary, Government of India; L.C. Goel, President and Joint Director, India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO); Deepak Kumar, Executive Director, India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO); Ajay Kumar Vashist, General Manager – Security, India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO); and AP Maheshwari, IPS, Director General, Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D). Mr. Ahir said, “These kinds of security exhibitions are very useful. The modern security systems are necessary for improving the security management. It has to be upgraded from time to time.” Commenting on the occasion Ashish P. Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision India Pvt. Ltd. said, “India International Security Expo is an important event for the homeland security and government vertical. It presents a good opportunity to showcase security solutions to government representatives and project heads. We participated in IISE with Hikvision’s latest security products and solutions related to homeland security and law enforcement agencies.” He further added, “As the world leading provider of security products and solutions, Hikvision is committed to offer best-in-class technology and innovations for government’s homeland security requirements and customized solutions.” Hikvision booth at the expo showcased the latest products and solutions including intelligent traffic management software system, mobile network recorder, high performance number plate recognition (ANPR) camera, network IR speed dome camera, smart network video recorder, smart IP camera and face recognition camera etc. The event had over 80 companies showcasing their products and services related to the homeland security, fire, law enforcement, and safety industries. India International Security Expo 2018 had representation from surveillance, explosive detection and disposal, fire extinguishers, access control, radio communication, home and automotive security systems segments. Hikvision booth got good response from the government representatives and visitors.
CAPSI Demands Formation of Directorate of Private Security Services
Central Association of Private Security Industry (CAPSI) has recently written a letter to the Prime Minister of India and requisitioned for the formation of Directorate of Private Security Services for better controlling and governance of the industry. The Association, through the letter, submitted that the private security industry is controlled and regulated by the hurriedly enacted Private Security Agencies Regulation Act (PSARA) 2007 which leaves many areas of governance unaddressed. The Act delegates the governance authority of the industry in a state to the Controlling Officer who is normally an IGP or ADGP (L&O) of that particular state. These officials are immensely pre-occupied with local law & order obligations and therefore hardly avail adequate time to address the issues of the private security agencies. Besides, there is no separate or additional staff sanctioned and/ or budgetary allocation made for the cause. Thus the Controlling Authorities consume excessively long time to complete licensing and renewal of license processes. There is hardly any dialogue and positive interaction between the Authorities and the security entrepreneurs, and that is seriously impacting the existence and growth of the industry. CAPSI added that despite various efforts made by the police department and the Association, only nearly 30% agencies could be brought into the license regime so far; 70% of them are yet operating without any legislative controls which results in rampant violations of laws and provisions enshrined therein. The license seekers are virtually put under prolonged, tiring procedures that let their energy and wisdom slide to the negative state; and this is harmful for the industry. Though the private security enterprises, the Association further pointed out, are engaged in community services, they are put under the Home department just because the word ‘security’ is tagged to them, which is unjust. The industry works under the purview of about 10 legislations – 9 of them are related to the labour department, and the nature of the business correlates to the MSME. Under such circumstances, a separate Directorate for PSI would be more advisable than assigning police departments with these additional charges. The total strength of PSI is much more than the combined strength of Army, Navy, Airforce and Police. It is just not feasible for an already burdened sensitive department of state law & order to govern this huge industry, in addition. The Private Security Sector has gone through significant changes in its usability and operational management. The socio economic environment has enhanced its annual growth to 22% making this industry as the largest job generator, and the largest contributor to the national exchequer. The industry is presently a workforce of nearly 8 million personnel on duty all over the country who are assisting in creating safe and secure environment for people and corporate to live, work and prosper. Most of these private security agencies are being run by the first generation entrepreneurs who have invested their skills and small savings to bring security assurance at the door steps of citizens – with rarely any institutional or financial assistance from outside. Our demand for the formation of Directorate of Private Security Services is genuine. The industry which is one of the largest employment generators and leading revenue contributors of the country has been narrowly recognized and attended. The over-burdened controlling authorities are not able to adequately deliver on the front of PSI issues. A separate entity to control and regulate the affairs of private security agencies is must and inevitable. Establishment of a distinct Directorate of Private Security Services under MHA or MSME will prove a game changer for the industry. It will bring efficiency and effective implementation of PSARA. A workforce of 8 million security personnel, and 22 thousand guarding companies surely need well-structured governance system under the concept of ‘Ease of Doing Business,’ as promoted by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi.” Kunwar Vikram Singh Chairman, CAPSI CAPSI, on behalf of the private security agencies, demands that the governance responsibility and methodology laid down in the present PSARA 2007 need to be reviewed so that the industry could grow and deliver efficiently. It is prudent that they are reviewed by a committee of security consultants and social management experts. There is a dire need to make course correction to ensure that the PSI is given due recognition, priority and governmental patronage. CAPSI suggests that a Directorate of Private Security Services is established under the Ministry of Home Affairs or MSME so that due attention is accorded to this essential service by professionals and bureaucrats.
CP PLUS and BIGG BOSS Rock Together Once Again
CP PLUS has partnered with BIGG BOSS once again for Season 12. This is the third time in a row that CP PLUS has collaborated with the widely popular entertainment show. Although its association with Colours TV has been a long one where it has tied up with quite a few shows, its collaboration with the BIGG BOSS banner has been, by far, the most prominent. “We are excited to be associated with BIGG BOSS this year again for Season 12. Given the number of inmates at the BIGG BOSS house, their bonding, fights and other emotions that come forth, powered by the nationwide viewership under the eyes of CP PLUS cameras substantiates our punch line UPAR WALA SAB DEKH RAHA HAI. Furthermore, BIGG BOSS has been the iconic show of our brand ambassador Salman Khan which adds to the glamour and excitement of the show with consistent viewership,” said Aditya Khemka, MD, CP PLUS. CP PLUS has installed over 100 cameras (a combination of high end speed dome, PTZ and Cube cameras) across the BIGG BOSS house that monitor the contestants round the clock, and simultaneously connecting them to the world outside. BIGG BOSS is one of the most popular reality shows in India, where selected individuals (a mix of celebrities and commoners) coming from different backgrounds, are confined within a space for a period of time, isolated from the outside world.
Matrix Comsec Participates in National Public Procurement Conclave 2018 New Delhi
Matrix Comsec is to participate in the NPPC (National Public Procurement Conclave) 2018 to be held in New Delhi from 30 to 31 October 2018, where they are exhibiting their recently launched communication and security solutions along with other enterprise grade solutions. From the Telecom domain, they will be exhibiting their newly launched pure IP solutions for modern enterprises – PRASAR UCS and the smart video IP deskphone – SPARSH VP710 at the event. They are also exhibiting SARVAM UCS and media gateways. Solution experts from people mobility management solutions will be demonstrating their Aadhaar enabled biometric attendance system and well-engineered access control solutions at the event. They are to exhibit COSEC panel lite standalone access control solution, which is a site controller that implements advanced access control features and restricts unauthorized entry. They will also be talking on COSEC ARC – an I/O Controller which provides the flexibility to control and monitor a range of hardware devices that are integrated with the controller; besides their COSEC PATH series door controllers, which are fingerprint and RFID card based devices. From the video surveillance domain, their recently launched Extreme series of network video recorders will also be displayed which are equipped with features like Cascading, H.265 Compression, 4K Decoding, RAID 5, 10 Support, High Storage, and 512Mbps Throughput. They will also be exhibiting our IP cameras that are furnished with Intelligent Video Analytics that enhance security of enterprises. Learn more about our solutions by talking to our solution experts at the NPPC (National Public Procurement Conclave) 2018 event, Stand No. 43-44 from 30th to 31st October 2018.
PACC 2018
FSAI Bravery Awards Presented to Four Bravehearts at PACC 2018, Jaipur Hikvision Presents AI Enabled Security Solutions with Latest Innovative Products Fire & Security Association of India (FSAI) has recently (7-9 September) organized the 6th edition of Projects Heads, Architects & Consultants Conclave (PACC) 2018 in Jaipur. Hikvision participated as the presenting partner of the event. PACC 2018 was attended by over 500 delegates, which included top bureaucrats, renowned architects, consultants, finest technocrats, and accomplished fire safety and security professionals from across India and other countries. PACC 2018 was concluded successfully with insightful discussions on the global security technology trends and best practices. In his welcome address Pankaj Dharkar, Program Chairman and International President, FSAI said, “With the express requirement of making a ‘Surakshit Bharat,’ PACC brings together global experts from fire and security industry to share best practices to make us and our neighboring countries learn, adapt and share. We have the perfect combination of policymakers, technology providers along with users and influencers. Our endeavor is to make the cities, people and assets safe and better with every passing year.” K.P. Dominic, National President, FSAI said, “FSAI’s ‘Surakshit Bharat’ campaign needs everyone at a national and regional level to work for its success by reaching out to people. More FSAI membership means additional commitment to spread safety awareness in the country.” Hikvision Presents AI Enabled Security Solutions with Latest Innovative Products at PACC 2018 Hikvision showcased their AI enabled security solutions along with the latest innovative products at PACC 2018, Jaipur. “Hikvision is at the forefront of AI enabled innovations. We’re here to share Hikvision’s AI enabled solutions and latest innovative products with the industry stalwarts. Together with FSAI, we at Hikvision strive to evangelize the adaptation of latest security solutions including AI enabled video surveillance, access control and intrusion solutions. In line with FSAI’s motto to make Surakshit Bharat, Hikvision invites project heads, architects & consultants community to join hands in providing the best-in-class solutions,” Ashish Dhakan, MD & CEO, Prama Hikvision said, “PACC 2018 turned out to be a perfect platform for Hikvision to network with delegates, business leaders and security ecosystem partners to explore new growth opportunities.” Ashish Gujarathi, AVP-Products (access control, intruder alarm and VDP), Prama Hikvision India gave an elaborate presentation on ‘Next Gen Future Technologies’ which showcased Hikvision’s giant strides into robotics, machine vision, AI and machine learning. Mr. Gujarathi also elaborated on Hikvision’s latest product innovations in UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle), UVSS (under vehicle surveillance system), PanoVu camera and thermal camera segments. Vinay Mishra, VP – Projects, Prama Hikvision India, participated in a panel discussion along with distinguished panelists on the theme ‘Integrated Security Needs of Modern Buildings,’ moderated by Garry Singh, President, IRIIS Consultants. Mr. Dhakan took part in Big 7 Debate on the theme ‘Security at Public Spaces – Reality vs. Claims,’ moderated by Maroof Raza, Defence and Security Specialist. FSAI Bravery Awards Presented to Four Bravehearts at PACC 2018 During PACC 2018, four bravehearts were felicitated with FSAI Bravery Awards. The prestigious FSAI Award is given in recognition of the acts of bravery in extraordinary circumstances that are considered worthy of honour. The awards are dedicated to salute brave policemen who have shown exceptional courage beyond the call of duty. The Awards included categories of Hero and Super Hero. The Super Hero award was presented to Late Pramod Kumar, Shaurya Chakra Commandant, CRPF, who heroically fought a fierce gun battle with 7 militants in Srinagar. He closed in to militants in his vehicle and then stepped in open to fight and neutralize the militants. The Hero Awards were given to Constable Sohan Singh, Rajasthan Police (posted at Jaipur), Late Ankit Kumar, Constable, UP Police, and Prashant Kumar, IPS, ADGP, Meerut, UP Police. FSAI has been working relentlessly towards achieving its mission of ‘Surakshit Bharat’ and protecting lives and properties. Hikvision as the world’s leading providers of innovative security and surveillance products and solutions is committed to make India a safe and secure nation. The award exemplifies the collective mission of FSAI and Hikvision towards fostering a culture where demonstration of courage and bravery, especially those from our security forces is recognized and rewarded. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Dhakan said, “We have come together with FSAI for the FSAI Bravery Awards. It is a matter of social responsibility to honour the brave policemen, who have shown exemplary courage in protecting our citizens. We at Hikvision have envisioned a secure and safe society and remain committed to provide solutions that can help build such a system. K.P. Dominic added, “Digitalization is a valuable element in achieving efficiency in every industry and by leveraging the technical advancements, focus should be on development of green, sustainable and safe premises. We are extremely proud to be associated with this initiative of Prama Hikvision India to acknowledge and award the valiant acts of our policemen and their contribution against all odds to save lives without even once thinking about their own.”