Intelligent CISO Issue 22 | Page 50

FEATURE upon basic methods of fast-forward and rewind on their NVR/DVR, making the process time-consuming, ineffective and inaccurate. The addition of AI and Deep Learning to these systems will allow monitoring room operators to set specific search criteria based on the metadata collected by the system, and produce meaningful detailed reports in minutes. Forensic search, post-event analysis and string searches are very powerful tools leveraged in all aspects of security. Accurate, speedy search facilities, aided by Deep Learning and AI, will become an essential requirement of most middle to high-end security systems. As crime rates increase and threats to businesses become increasingly complex, the importance of modernising security systems to enhance protection and obtain real business benefits grows. Organisations will find themselves re-evaluating their security strategy, hoping to gain greater advantage from their existing resources and looking for new threat detection tools to make their environments more secure. FIRAS FIRAS JADALLA, JADALLA, REGIONAL REGIONAL DIRECTOR DIRECTOR FOR FOR THE THE MIDDLE MIDDLE EAST, EAST, TURKEY TURKEY AND AND AFRICA AFRICA (META), (META), GENETEC GENETEC Why is a well-structured and managed surveillance infrastructure so important? Selecting an IP surveillance solution is about more than just picking a camera and a VMS. To manage all your security needs, you need a unified tool that can offer a comprehensive single platform for video, access control, communications, alarms, analytics and other emerging physical security technologies. residents come together, they have the foundation for a successful Smart City implementation. This is done by investing in technology that breaks down silos and facilitates information sharing between all stakeholders. Authorities are looking for solutions that will address not only their immediate security concerns, but also intelligence and operations. Consider how the choice of a VMS today will impact what you will be able to achieve as your environment and technology requirements evolve over time. Scalability, deep integration of the latest IP cameras, readiness to support the computational needs of HD and 4K video, and adaptability to complex network topologies and new storage solutions are all becoming important demands when choosing a modern security platform. For example, when a private business invests in an IP video surveillance system and then allows law enforcement to access video in case of emergencies, the city is able to expand coverage with minimal financial investment. Communities, businesses and police officers are safer because law enforcement can see what’s happening and respond appropriately. Finally, law enforcement can save time collecting and sharing video evidence during an investigation. Similarly, with the help of a unified software, a set of cameras can give the user a holistic view to track any potential triggers. This means that you can clearly see developing situations and take action before they become a problem. It’s important that the unified software has a strong reporting platform that can help data-controllers monitor the state of their systems. This platform could also help users conduct research around who had access to and/or downloaded information from their systems. Video surveillance solutions are also getting smarter and are providing more than just live video feeds or recorded clips. A unified platform that is integrated with state-of-the-art security devices collects an incredible amount of data that can be turned into actionable intelligence to help you move beyond visual security into understanding your whole environment. Cybersecurity is one of the most important considerations when deploying a video surveillance solution. A poorly secured camera, unencrypted communications between a server and client application, or out- of-date firmware can all be exploited by cybercriminals. It’s critical to have a unified platform that employs a security strategy which protects your system against both physical and cyberthreats with multiple layers of defence including encryption, multi-factor authentication and authorisation. What challenges do these solve when it comes to ensuring public safety and security? Smart Cities in particular are almost entirely powered with digital technology to become more vibrant, more efficient, more resilient to unplanned events and overall, safer for residents, visitors and businesses. When city officials, police, businesses, community groups and 50 Are there any future trends of which organisations should be aware? We are sure to see even more unification of systems in 2020. Organisations are already experiencing the benefits of unifying access control systems with video surveillance and this will continue. What will also increase is the ability to employ analytics tools to leverage the vast amounts of data that physical security systems and other devices are already collecting. When organisations are able to understand and leverage their data, they can use it to improve any number of business functions. The challenges here will arise around sharing information between stakeholders, particularly in terms of maintaining individual privacy and control over sensitive data. But we’ll see solutions that will allow for disparate organisations to collaborate effectively to achieve even greater understanding. u Issue 22 | www.intelligentciso.com