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Cloud Security, IT Security, Cybersecurity: How To Move IT To The Board Room

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 10, 2017 2:18 pm Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: convergence, corporate security, Cybersecurity, executive commitment, IT security.

Innovations in cloud technology have begun to filter across industries, while cybersecurity remains a pressing and timely issue in this era of hacking. While the topic of cloud security may have a lower budget priority to I.T. organizations than overall IT security, the convergence of topics is here to stay. Since the overarching trend of outsourcing to Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) for specific applications, platform services, or infrastructure has become commonplace, the intersection of cloud security and organizational security has merged. I would argue that the intersection of cloud and enterprise/IT security has become a vital component of a company’s overall cybersecurity posture, and as such, requires careful monitoring.

U.S. Army Bans DJI Drones

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 6, 2017 2:02 pm Categories: Corporate News, Military, Technologies. Tags: ban, DJI, drones, official use, U.S. Army.

An August 2 memo cites ‘increased awareness of cyber vulnerabilities’ with drones from China?s market-leading DJI. The U.S. Army has ordered troops to stop using consumer drones made by Chinese manufacturer DJI, according to an Aug. 2 memo seen by Defense One and confirmed by two Army officials. “Cease all use, uninstall all DJI applications, remove all batteries/storage media from devices, and secure equipment for follow on direction,” reads the memo from Lt. Gen. Joseph H. Anderson, the Army?s deputy chief of staff for plans and operations. Why? The memo cited ?increased awareness of cyber vulnerabilities associated with DJI products.? Service officials declined to elaborate.

New Police Body-Worn Cameras Turned On By 911 Dispatch

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 11:03 am Categories: IP Cameras, Law Enforcement, Legal, Mobile / In-Vehicle. Tags: 911 activated, body worn cameras, Interactive Policing, record, turn on camera.

As police departments around the world struggle with policies and procedures on the usage of body-worn cameras —especially when to turn them on— a new body cam and software solution is delivering on how to effectively get the camera to record at appropriate times. Equature’s Interactive Policing® Real-Time Software allows individual body-worn cameras to be turned on by police management or 911 dispatch control based on the first responder’s operational policies.

Wavestore Launches New Version 6.8 VMS

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 10:27 am Categories: New Products, VMS Software. Tags: 6.8, new version, video management software, vms, VMSVMWare ESXi, wavestore.

Wavestore has also introduced a host of new integrations to it?s VMS. These include the latest Smart IP-camera feature sets from Uniview, bringing functionality like face detection, line crossing, advanced motion detection, scene change notifications and more, which can be set to trigger specific actions on event. The full video analytics suite from AllGoVision is now fully integrated to deliver a cost-effective all-in-one analytics package for a wide range of applications and individual detection zones from Optex Redscan detectors can now be associated with specific actions.

Southwest Microwave Expands Suite Of Perimeter Detection Solutions

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 10:19 am Categories: Critical Infrastructure, Network, New Products. Tags: network, permiter detection, Southwest Microwave, volumetric sensors.

Southwest Microwave has expanded its suite of perimeter detection solutions with the new INTREPID? Model 336-33464 (K Band) and Model 334-33465 (X Band) High-Reliability Digital Microwave Sensors for maximum-security sites such as nuclear power plants, government laboratories and military installations. These standalone volumetric sensors couple field-proven detection performance with advanced embedded Digital Signal Processing to successfully discriminate between intrusion attempts and environmental disturbances – mitigating risk of site compromise and preventing nuisance alarms. Available dual, triple and quad-stack configurations fortify ultra-high security applications with risk of prone crawling or bridging attack.

In-Store Video Analytics Deliver Brand Showrooms That Mean Business According To Prism Skylabs

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 10:01 am Categories: Business Intelligence, Retail, Video Analytics. Tags: brand, measurements, Prism Skylabs, retail, showrooms, video analytics.

Physical retail spaces are a vital link in modern, omni-channel retailing but how can you maximise their returns? Kimberly Goldsworth, VP marketing, Prism Skylabs, helps answer this burning question. There?s no question that more commerce is moving online. Amazon?s acquisition of Whole Foods is just one piece of recent evidence pointing to this trend. The flipside, however, is that the acquisition supports Amazon?s strategy to open more physical showrooms where shoppers can smell, taste, and handle products. As part of this, Amazon recently opened seven bookstores (with several more planned) in the US to cater to the resurgence in demand for physical books and allow people to test-drive gadgets like the Echo and the Fire TV Stick.

VideoEdge 1U Network Video Recorder Offers Versatile Camera Management For Small To Medium Businesses

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 9:41 am Categories: New Products, NVRs / DVRs, Storage. Tags: American Dynamics, low-cost installation, network video recorder, NVR, storage, VideoEdge.

Johnson Controls introduces the VideoEdge 1U Network Video Recorder from American Dynamics, the ideal camera management solution when simple, low-cost installations and scalable video storage capacity is a priority. The VideoEdge 1U NVR?s 16 embedded software configurable Power over Ethernet ports make it ideal for small to medium-sized businesses seeking a quick-to-install, cost-effective video recording option. Power over Ethernet (PoE) Network Video Recorder ensures fast, low-cost installation.

Columbus State Awarded $174,000 From NSA To Develop Cybersecurity Tool

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 9:34 am Categories: Cyber Security. Tags: Columbus State, Cybersecurity, development, NSA, tool.

Further cementing its ambitions as a national powerhouse in cybersecurity education, Columbus State University announced Tuesday that it received a $174,000 grant from the National Security Agency to develop a new tool for rapid cybersecurity training and curriculum development. The tool will be internet-based, allowing it to be accessed anywhere in the world. Wang expects it will eventually be used by global Department of Defense installations and other private and public organizations.

Truck Fleet Exoneration: Using Video To Determine Accident Liability

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 8:51 am Categories: Legal, Surveillance, Technologies, Transportation. Tags: legal, Liability, Safety, truck, vehicles, video.

Inattention, excessive speed, failure to yield, and unsafe lane changes are among the top causes of truck collisions, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). For fleet managers, preventing collisions caused by their own drivers can be quite challenging because risk factors must be measured before an accident occurs. But what happens when a crash isn?t the truck driver?s fault? In fact, a Fleet Owner whitepaper on video-based safety, sponsored by SmartDrive, found that even though truckers are blamed for most of the crashes that occur in the U.S., 80% of those crashes are actually the fault of car drivers.

Retailers Need To Utilize Full Capabilities Of Video Software To Combat Global Retail Slowdown

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 8:33 am Categories: Retail, VMS Software. Tags: business cost, drive growth, optimize business processes, retail, tool, video surveillance.

Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software (VMS), unveiled the findings of Video Surveillance Solutions in Singapore, a research study commissioned by Milestone Systems. The study revealed that while satisfaction with video surveillance continues to remain high, few firms are fully taking advantage of intelligent video solutions, beyond basic functions such as surveillance today. 92 percent of surveyed retail businesses are satisfied with their current video surveillance solutions, but what could they really gain from a deeper implementation of video surveillance technologies.

FLIR Systems Introduces Versatile Fixed Bullet Perimeter Protection Thermal Security Camera

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 3, 2017 1:51 am Categories: IP Cameras, New Products. Tags: Bullet, Digital Detail Enhancement, FB-Series O, flir, Perimeter, Thermal Camera.

FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) introduced the FLIR FB-Series O fixed bullet thermal security camera designed for short to mid-range perimeter protection. The FLIR FB-Series O offers plug-and-play integration with FLIR United VMS and certified by other major third-party video management solutions, making it a versatile solution for new or existing security systems.

Discerning The Value Of Robotics In The Security Market

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 2, 2017 3:15 pm Categories: Mobile / In-Vehicle, Surveillance, Technologies.

The use of robotics to streamline operations in various sectors of the market is not a new concept. In fact, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) in the form of robotics capabilities are being introduced in everything from transportation services to farming. I recently traveled through the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and noticed that McDonald’s has self-serve menus for ordering and payment, resulting in advanced automation that focuses on streamlining the management and customer service that humans offer to customers.

ZKAccess Introduces Industry’s First Multi-Biometric Access Control Device With SilkID Technology

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 1, 2017 8:22 am Categories: Access Control, Biometric RFID, Biometrics, Integrated Systems, Technologies. Tags: Access Control, Multi-Biometric, ProBio-ID, ZKAccess.

ZKAccess, a leading provider of biometric, RFID, and access control solutions, is pleased to bring to market the security industry’s first Multi-Biometric access control device with SilkID technology – the ProBio-ID. It offers the highest level of both security and convenience, all in a single, easily-installed stand-alone device.

Knightscope Delivers Incident Report On DC ‘Drowning’

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 1, 2017 7:34 am Categories: CaughtOnCamera, Technologies. Tags: drown, fall, fountain, incident report, K5, Knightscope, mishap, Washington Harbour.

Knightscope, Inc., developer of advanced autonomous physical security technologies focused on significantly enhancing US security operations, announced the results of its investigation regarding K5 MIN42 (aka ?STEVE?) incident on July 17, 2017 at a Washington, DC, office building.

Arrest Fraud: Prevent Workplace Theft With A Comprehensive Background Investigation Program

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 1, 2017 6:23 am Categories: Corporate News, Cyber Security, Surveillance.

Organizations lose as much as 5% of their revenue each year to fraud. For a small to mid-size business earning $50 million annually, that?s a staggering $2.5 million – an amount no business can afford to forgo. A first step in preventing organizational fraud is screening employees and business partners. Whether you?re hiring a new employee, reviewing an employee for promotion to a greater position of trust or screening a potential new vendor or customer, the ability to conduct effective background research can reduce the risk of insider threats, fraud and improve productivity.

ASIS Awards $22,000 Grant To Help Secure Dallas’ CityLab High School

Posted by Jay Bartlett August 1, 2017 6:13 am Categories: Campus Security, Corporate News. Tags: ASIS, dallas, grant, school, School Security Grant Competition.

ASIS International, the world’s largest association for security management professionals, announced that the CityLab High School in Dallas, TX is the winner of its School Security Grant Competition. CityLab High School is receiving a $22,000 grant to pay for upgrades to the school?s camera system, access control system, and classroom intercoms. In addition to the grant, Axis Communications is making an in-kind donation of fixed-dome cameras, access control, and other accessories in order to support the campus-wide upgrade.

“Alexa, Show Me The Front Door” – Netgear Arlo Cameras Now Support Amazon Alexa

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 27, 2017 6:52 pm Categories: IP Cameras, Network, Technologies. Tags: alexa, amazon, arlo, network, physical security, Voice Commands.

NETGEAR⪚, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTGR), the leading provider of networking devices that power today?s smart home, is introducing voice commands for its market-leading Arlo&egg; Family of Smart Security Cameras through the Amazon® Alexa™ voice service. The Amazon Alexa voice service has become a popular command center for today?s smart home. And now, using the Arlo Skill for Alexa, you can ask Alexa to view the live feed or recorded video from an Arlo camera on the screen of the new Amazon Echo Show™.

How Investors Will Profit From Ubiquitous Surveillance

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 27, 2017 5:57 pm Categories: Market Research, Surveillance, Technologies. Tags: future, investments, Robotics, services, Surveillance, VSaaS.

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Don?t look now, but video surveillance is hot. It was inevitable. The willing surrender of privacy and the fear of bad actors make a potent combination. Earlier this month, police in Dubai enlisted a new recruit. By the end of the year, a diminutive self-driving car will begin patrolling city streets. The robotic rig will feature cutting-edge video gear, networked facial-recognition software and an aerial drone, in case undesirables go off-road. Boosted by emerging technologies, video surveillance has become a service. And it is about to explode.

USA IP-Camera Market Insights Shared In Detailed Report

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 27, 2017 5:47 pm Categories: IP Cameras, Market Research. Tags: forecast, IP-camera, market research, United States.

United States IP-Cameras Market Research Report from 2017 to 2022: An extensive analysis of the global industry is provided for the forecast period, 2017?2022. Learn details of the Trends, Share Size, and Forecast. The report provides an extensive analysis of sales, revenue, growth rate, and key market players for the historic period, 2011?2016 and the forecast period, 2017?2022. Moreover, marketing channels, major distributors, and supply channels are discussed in the study.

Barrie Ont City Staff Looking At Potential Bylaw To Regulate Surveillance Systems And Drones

Posted by Jay Bartlett July 27, 2017 5:33 pm Categories: Legal, Surveillance Statutes. Tags: City council, legal, regulations, surveillance drones.

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The city of Barrie, Ontario, Canada, will take a closer look at regulating technology that’s eyeballing Barrie. Council has asked staff to investigate a potential bylaw to regulate home security video surveillance systems, domestic closed-circuit television surveillance, and drones with cameras. Other city councillors have the same issues but are also concerned about regulation.