Security organizations must adapt to new threats to enterprise assets that can come from groups and individuals who don’t need to set foot on the property, warns a leading security consultant.
- By Steven Titch
- Apr 24, 2008
Verint Systems, a provider of analytic software-based solutions for workforce-enterprise optimization and security, recently announced that the city of Rio de Janeiro has expanded its deployment of the company’s Nextiva Critical Infrastructure solution to improve its city-wide surveillance system.
How’s this for a nightmare scenario? Stealthy bad hats sneak up on an IP video camera attached to a remote fence and unplug it from its Ethernet cable. In its place, they jack in a laptop computer and -- voila! -- they’re now inside that surveillance network where they can manipulate other cameras, reprogram door locks, fiddle with access credentials and perhaps wreak havoc all over the target organization’s intranet.
- By John W. Verity
- Apr 23, 2008
Based on its recent analysis of the video surveillance market, Frost & Sullivan recently recognized Pixim with the 2008 Global Growth Excellence of the Year Award for quadrupling its revenues in the past two years.
An integrated IP Video system is providing high-security CCTV surveillance for the Madhya Pradesh State Mansion in India’s capital New Delhi, India.
The new Charlestown, Rhode Island, police station was built more than a year ago, providing the opportunity to upgrade surveillance tools with the latest technology, including scalable IP video software from Milestone Systems.
HID Global recently announced the launch of the HID Global IT Channel Program, established to facilitate identity and access management with leading third-party IT vendors focused on providing secure data access software and integrated strong authentication solutions.
A full complement of network and fiber transmission solutions that address industry demands for more efficient video transmission were featured by American Fibertek Inc. (AFI) at ISC West.
Avigilon recently released at ISC West four new HD IP surveillance cameras that deliver performance for the same cost as analog cameras. And with the Avigilon Analog Video Encoder it is now possible to migrate to HD surveillance while leveraging existing analog camera investments.
In spite of the growing convergence of network security and physical security, it’s clear that many organizations have no plans to combine their IT and corporate security functions under a single CSO. That doesn’t mean those of us in non-converged businesses shouldn’t -- or aren’t expected to -- provide unified oversight of risks.
- By Bob Pappagianopoulos
- Apr 07, 2008
Serving as the Coast Guard’s Senior Operations Captain in the Port of New York and New Jersey immediately following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, profoundly influenced how Ed Merkle approaches his current job as director of port security and emergency operations for the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) in Norfolk.
- By Sharon J. Watson
- Apr 07, 2008
In conjunction with ISC West 2008, Proximex recently announced that it is now shipping Proximex Surveillint version 3.0.
Pixim Inc., a provider of image sensors and processors for enterprise security cameras, announced that its award-winning Digital Pixel System technology has been incorporated into the VideoIQ iCVR -- its intelligent surveillance camera with video recording. The VideoIQiCVR will be demonstrated at ISC West Booth 37008.
Cernium Corp., developer of video analytics-enabled products, recently announced the launch of its next-generation Perceptrak software, which seamlessly integrates with leading video management systems to provide full-spectrum, intelligent video analytics capabilities to enterprise-class IP video surveillance installations.
Panasonic Security Systems is showcasing its growing array of video surveillance solutions for every platform at Booth 19105 during ISC West.
Traffic and attendance seem to be up from years past. It’s no wonder because the tradeshow is living up to all expectations. In fact, as attendees crowded the open doors at 10 a.m., one such person wondered if they served grain on this cattle drive. Yes, there were that many people clambering to get in the front gates.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Apr 03, 2008
Securing an entire network at a finite number of ingress points simply does not offer the risk mitigation companies need.
- By Kevin Prince
- Apr 02, 2008
Orsus recently announced a strategic partnership with Adesta LLC, a systems integrator and project management company for communication networks and electrical security systems.
Conexant Systems Inc. and Stretch Inc. recently announced that the companies have developed a reference design for PC-based video surveillance products with DVR capabilities. Demonstrations highlighting the capabilities of the new reference design will be conducted at Stretch’s booth, No. 4136, and Conexant’s meeting room, No. 3502, at ISC West.
Many organizations now require that CCTV video images are recorded and archived continuously from all cameras for 90 days or more. In large systems, this can create a significant storage requirement. The issue is compounded by users wanting to store video at the highest quality and maximum frame rate, particularly in homeland security and law enforcement applications where CCTV footage is required for evidential purposes.
- By Barry Keepence
- Apr 02, 2008