Technologies

Keyholding Company Deploys Verint Situational Intelligence On London’s Bond Street

Verint® Systems, Inc., announced The Keyholding Company’s deployment of Verint’s Situational Intelligence Solutions to further its proactive patrol and intelligence network designed to prevent theft and crime in one of London’s most visited and renowned shopping districts. The organization?s Safer Support Team is using Verint Dispatch Manager and Verint Mobile Reporter, part of the Verint Situational Awareness Platform, to respond faster, build intelligence, and improve communication with law enforcement at the scene.

Spectra Logic Certified LTO-8 As Ideal Video Surveillance Storage Options

Spectra Logic, a long-time video storage specialist, in an industry first is offering LTO-8 Type M media that provides a 50-percent increase in capacity from 6TB to 9TB native per cartridge using new LTO-7 media in an LTO-8 drive. This new technology reduces early adoption costs associated with new media and drives and establishes LTO as the lowest cost per GB data storage technology

Panasonic Evidence Management System New Version

Panasonic Systems Communications Company of North America, a leader in connected solutions that support the mission of law enforcement, announced today several upgrades for its evidence management system. These include: Unified Evidence Management (UEMS) 1.3 software upgrade, Point of View Camera, and upgraded video compression capabilities.

Built-in Intelligence For All-New AUTODOME IP 4000i And 5000i Cameras From Bosch

Until now, level of detail has been the key quality parameter for surveillance cameras, as clear images at all times was the most important feature for high security. True, security personnel must see all relevant information in great detail to react quickly and take appropriate action. But what if a moving object leaves the camera?s field of view? The AUTODOME IP family of pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) cameras is the answer. These enable users manually to keep track of persons of interest as they move – even at speed, far beyond a fixed camera?s field of view.

Expert Breaks Down WPA2 Security Flaw, Explains Solutions

Researchers have discovered a key flaw in the WPA2 Wi-Fi encryption protocol that allows hackers to intercept credit card numbers, passwords, photos and other sensitive information. The new exploit is called KRACK, short for Key Reinstallation Attacks. The research has been kept under wraps for weeks ahead of a coordinated disclosure. The vulnerability affects the core WPA2 protocol itself and is effective against devices running Android, Linux, and OpenBSD, and to a lesser extent macOS and Windows, as well as MediaTek Linksys.

Agent Vi Partners With NVIDIA?s Metropolis Software

Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi™) announced that it has joined NVIDIA?s Metropolis Software Partner Program. Agent Vi employs NVIDIA GPUs to deliver cutting-edge intelligent video analysis via deep learning algorithms and being a part of the Metropolis Partner Program will enable Agent Vi to better leverage Deep Learning technology to create safer and smarter cities.

Stratfor Threat Lens Announces Technology Advancements

Stratford announced new advancements, accolades, and increased demand for Stratfor Threat Lens™, one-year after launching the personalized, protective intelligence solution for businesses, security professionals, and global organizations. The company can highlight how Threat Lens helps corporate security leaders mitigate risks that emerging threats pose to their people, assets, and interests around the world.

First Cybersecurity Rule When Implementing Card-Based Systems: Encrypt!

It used to be that the most important aspect of implementing an electronic access control system was the simple control of who went where when. Today, the requirements of these sophisticated systems goes beyond. Indeed, one of the security challenges frequently heard surrounds denying hackers, cyber-punks and associated bad actors from utilizing the access system as a gateway to an organization?s sensitive IT network.

Genetec Expands Its Streamvault Portfolio Of Turnkey Security Infrastructure Appliances

At ASIS 2017 (booth #3147)?Genetec —a leading technology provider of unified security, public safety, operations, and business intelligence solutions— will unveil new additions to its Streamvault™ line of turnkey security infrastructure solutions. Starting this fall, Streamvault will offer a wider selection of high-performance rackmount appliances, workstations, and storage options.

Should Cops Preview Body Cam Video Before Giving Use-Of-Force Statements?

A webinar on the hot question of whether police officers should be allowed to review body cam video before giving statements on use-of-force incidents features a spirited clash of opinions among two law enforcement lawyers and a forensics expert, but in the end offers agreement on two critical points.

Buffalo Police Prepare To Use Body-Worn Cameras In Pilot Program

Editor’s Note: This City of Buffalo is by no means an early adopter of body-worn camera technology. And it is interesting to see the city deal with the same challenges that almost every other city goes through when starting a program to outfit their police officers with body-worn cameras. With so many cities across the United States (and the world) utilizing this technology and seeing the benefits —and learning about the video storage costs and available solutions— how can cities that are just now embracing this technology learn from their sister cities and leap-frog the challenge of ignorance.

What?s The Worst That Could Happen With Huge Databases Of Facial Biometric Data?

The widespread use of facial recognition technology is almost upon us. The new iPhone is available with FaceID where you can unlock your phone with your face. Facial recognition is not new. It?s been a sci-fi staple for decades, and its practical roots are in the 1960s with Palo Alto researchers on RAND Tablets manually mapping out people?s features. Even back then we could give a computer enough data to be able to match a person to a their photograph.

Integrated Security Solutions Add New Layer

?Security is always too much until the day that it is not enough.? This quote, coined by former FBI director William H. Webster, perfectly summarizes the physical security industry. The irony of this fact is that a well-functioning security solution is transparent to the end-user. It is only if the security system fails that it comes to the attention of management. For this reason, both developers and condominium boards have shown some reluctance to invest in high-end security methods. There are many good reasons for this hesitation. Previously any security system over and above a camera system (referred to as a video surveillance system or VSS) has been seen as an upgrade due to the cost of the equipment and of running cables. Recent advances in the equipment have made VSS, and other technologies, much more useful and affordable to condominiums.

Dahua Introduces Drone X820 For Public Safety

Dahua, the large Chinese IP-camera manufacturer, has taken to the sky in delivering an unmanned aerial vehicle —drone— to its offering of security oriented products. Dahua is looking to distinguish their drone as being an industry-level commercial device geared for public safety operations. This is a new direction for Dahua and one that has been undertaken by other IP-camera manufacturers. What distinguishes a Dahua Drone from other Civilian UAVs is the mission it is positioned for: to undertake safety from above. There are in fact two levels of drones, consumer-level and industry-level. Dahua Drones belong to the latter group.

March Networks Launches Compact, All-IP Video Recording Platform For Advanced Bus Surveillance And Incident Investigation

March Networks®, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced a new video recording platform purpose-built to capture high-definition IP video and integrated vehicle data in demanding bus environments. March Networks RideSafe™ MT Series IP Recorders provide transportation agencies with sharp megapixel video evidence, automated wireless downloading, Power over Ethernet, and innovative search and investigation capabilities, all while maintaining the exceptional reliability and ease of service customers have come to expect from March Networks.

FLIR Introduces Duo Pro R Thermal Visible Commercial Drone Camera

FLIR has unveiled its most advanced commercial drone camera and aerial mapping system, the dual sensor FLIR Duo Pro R. Featuring both a thermal sensor with radiometry and a visible camera, the FLIR Duo Pro R gives professional drone operators the range and image detail needed to capture actionable thermal and visible imagery in a single drone flight.

Louroe Electronics Hosts Gunshot Detection Demonstration For Dallas Law Enforcement

Louroe Electronics, the world leader in audio monitoring within the security industry, will host a live demonstration of its gunshot and aggression detection technologies for law enforcement and security professionals at DFW Gun Range and Training Center in Dallas, Texas, on September 27. Security executives traveling to Dallas for ASIS 2017, a security trade show that is expected to attract 22,000 attendees from September 25-28, will also attend the event.

Oncam Debuts First-of-Its-Kind Online Visualization Tool And 360-Degree Dewarping Capabilities

Oncam, the leading provider of 360-degree video capture and business intelligence technology, announced it has added two new functionalities to its website in an effort to enhance the user experience and drive interaction. The web-based 360-degree dewarping preview and the online visualization tool demonstrate Oncam’s continued focus on innovation and individuality. The 360-degree dewarping capability is available through all browsers and enables visitors to use their mouse scroll wheel or trackpad to zoom in/out on, rotate or convert any area of the fisheye image. This makes it appear and feel as though you are looking at a traditional video stream, which allows security operators to view a scene in real-time as events are unfolding.

SureView Systems Partners with Tyco Security Products for Single Platform Video Alarm Verification

SureView Systems, a global provider of central station and command center monitoring solutions, has partnered with Tyco Security Products to deploy Tyco?s Sur-Gard (SG)-System 5 with their Immix platforms. The combined solution will provide video verification capabilities as part of a single platform. The unique SG-System 5 alarm receiver supports the visual verification features for DSC PowerSeries Neo, Tyco Security Products? wireless intrusion platform. These devices have the capability to send a visual ?clip? along with the digital alarm that, via the integration with Immix, can be instantly viewed and acted upon by a monitoring agent.

Dahua Technology USA Brings Smart H.265+ Technology To Its Line Of NVRs

Dahua Technology USA, a leading manufacturer of video surveillance solutions proven the world over, has introduced three new Network Video Recorders (NVRs) to provide a more expansive feature set within their Lite Series and Pro Series product families. The N42, N52, and N54 models have a higher number of PoE ports than their predecessors, and they support the industry?s latest compression codec: Dahua?s optimized Smart H.265+.