SDI @ISCWest 2017: A Systems Integrator Perspective
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The document summarizes key takeaways from the ISC West conference, highlighting trends in physical security technology such as video management, access control, multi-sensor systems, cybersecurity, and robotics. It emphasizes the importance of advanced technologies for enhancing security operations and addresses challenges related to integration and data management. Additionally, it discusses the growing role of wearables and autonomous technologies in security contexts.
SDI @ISCWest 2017: A Systems Integrator Perspective
- 1. Confidential. © 2017 SDI Presence LLC. SDI PRESENCE Conference Recap The SDI Team reports from the ISC West conference, including industry trends, new technologies and security market observations. advisory services. technology delivery. managed services. www.sdipresence.com
- 2. 2 ISC West 2017 – Takeaways from a Systems Integrator Perspective SDI plays an active role in the physical security industry, from participating in industry events such as ISC West to our daily interactions with our security clients and partner network. SDI participates at ISC West with a systems integrator perspective to identify meaningful trends and value- add products and tools for our clients and projects. Whether you were in attendance at the ISC West conference or not, please find our following takeaways to assist you with keeping your organization up to speed with industry developments. - The SDI Team SDI Contributors: Christopher Payne and Don Zoufal
- 3. 3 Topics Addressed at ISC West The current hot topics covered at ISC West included: • Video Technologies • Access Control Systems • Multi-Sensor Technology • Analytics Technology • Robotics and Autonomous Technologies • Cybersecurity • Wearable Technologies ISC West participants drilled into each of these topic areas, and the application of a range of technologies to address security and operations concerns.
- 4. 4 As you read on, consider… Introducing a new technology deployment into a large enterprise requires an broad view in the early stages in order to reduce risk and ensure stakeholder satisfaction, states SDI SVP and security industry SME Chris Payne. Some initial questions to contemplate, as you consider some of ISCWest’s technologies for your organization: Are you ready to take advantage of advanced technology? • Cost • Impact on operations • Risks What are the first steps? • Needs Assessment • ConOps • Product Selection What are the critical success factors? Can your current IT environment support increase in demand and through put? • Network • Data Storage • Support
- 5. 5 Video • Most of the premier video management vendors are now offering access control management. • There is a lot of interest in facial recognition, but no one vendor has cornered the market. • Video Compression Solutions (i.e.: h.265, Smart Compression h.264): As the trend for higher resolution cameras continues, compression solutions are a necessity to accommodate storage and bandwidth capacity. • VMS platforms (and camera manufacturers) are stepping up the quality of their analytics (facial recognition, search engines etc.): Most VMS manufacturers are providing state of the art analytics. The need for a third party analytic solution that integrates with a VMS will be unnecessary – except for very specialized needs.
- 6. 6 Access Control • Most traditional access control vendors are migrating to an open hardware architecture • Multi Media Readers (MMR) – or Bluetooth readers: Multiple vendors were showcasing their ability to utilize Bluetooth technology with mobile phones. Is the use of a standard access control card headed towards a thing of the past?
- 7. 7 Multi-Sensor Technology With the digitization of a growing number of systems and with advances in computing power to access and utilize those devices, sensor arrays are multiplying in the security space. Camera platforms are being joined by a range of other sensor devices: • One example of advancing sensor technology is audio sensors – technologies that identify, locate, and monitor sound. These technologies can be used in conjunction with camera systems to alarm operators, so that attention can be focused in specific areas. In fact, some cameras are coming equipped with sound detection technology. These sensors can alert to sounds like gunfire, breaking glass, and even angry voices. • Another example of multisensory arrays growing in popularity is smart lighting. These arrays allow area lighting to be combined with an array of sensors and other technologies including cameras, motion detection sensors, sound detection sensors, public address technologies, and even digital signage. These new multi- sensor arrays afford safety and security professionals with a range of tools that enhance their ability to understand their operational environments, guide response activities, and even communicate with individuals in affected areas.
- 8. 8 Multi-Sensor Technology The array of sensors is augmented by the growing realization of sensor data already in the environment. The Internet of Things—devices in the environment that are already generating data – further enhance the ability of security professionals to better understand their environment. Middleware and integration tools allow this sensor data to be used with traditional security technologies placed in the environment. The combination can allow for an exponential increase in information for use in security operations.
- 9. 9 As the sensor arrays grow and more data is available to safety and security professionals, there is an increasing need for assistance in making sense of all that data. To meet that need, there is growing suites of products that can apply analytics to sensor data. These analytics platforms help relate differing sensor platforms to provide operators with alerts and alarms regarding to specified items or actions in designated area of interest. • The application of analytics is not just occurring at the center of security networks; it is also happening at the device-level, on the periphery. For example, there are growing numbers of cameras that are equipped with analytic technologies. These smart devices can be used at the edge to send data only when certain criteria are met (e.g. someone entering a designated area; someone loitering in an area; and/or the presence of an object or an item that that has been abandoned). • The application of analytics to sensor technology makes the use of sensors more efficient and effective. They allow for the collection of more data and reduce sensory overload by operators. While oftentimes the sensitivity of analytics must be adjusted to reduce false positive results, analytic technologies are becoming increasingly effective. They also power a growing shift of security technology that is largely reactive to technology that can be predictive. Analytics Technology
- 10. 10 Wearable Technologies As a corollary to the expanding sensor universe, there is a growing realization that those sensors can be applied to the humans themselves. In the public law enforcement sector, there is strong movement to provide body cameras to officers to enhance accountability and operational transparency. While these systems are principally forensic in nature at the current time, there is increasing interest in the ability of these systems to provide real-time data. • Taking a cue from public sector law enforcement, there is also growing interest in the private security industry to utilize wearable camera technology. These cameras can assist in documenting employee conduct during critical incidents and can serve to improve employee conduct. As real-time use becomes possible, these systems will offer an opportunity for enhancing the ability to control response and officer safety. • Cameras are just one aspect of the wearables revolution. Ability to sensor things like heart rate, temperature and other vital factors – as well as providing positioning data – make wearable sensors extremely valuable. These tools can be used to monitor a range of employee activity, including health and wellness.
- 11. 11 Robotics and Autonomous Technologies The development of robotics and autonomous technology for security operations continues to provide an interesting path forward for security operations. Robotics are becoming an increasing presence both on the ground and in the sky. Surface and aerial vehicles equipped with sensors can be managed by operators, but here is a growing development of autonomous capabilities for operation. • The rapidly growing field of drones was well on display for review by security professionals at ISC West. Drone aircraft equipped with cameras, thermal imaging capabilities and range of other sensors are growing in both availability and sophistication. These unmanned aircraft can be equipped and utilized for a range of security and public safety operations: general area surveillance, search and rescue, and support functions like providing communication hotspots or delivering supplies. • Of course, the presence of drones raises the issue of defense against improper use. Surveillance by individuals looking to cause harm is a real threat. There is also the growing threat of weaponized drone usage. These threats have spawned a nascent but growing industry of anti-drone technology.
- 12. 12 Robotics and Autonomous Technologies In addition to the aerial drones, there is a growing field of land based unmanned vehicles for use in surveillance. These robotic technologies – previously relegated largely to extremely dangerous tasks like analyzing abandoned items for explosives – are now being expanded to a range of other uses. Robotic vehicles equipped with cameras and other sensors are now being used to conduct routine patrols of perimeter areas. Robots equipped with autonomous technology have been deployed for routine patrol in areas including shopping malls, hospital campuses, parking lots and warehouses. These robots can perform observe and report functions previously reserved for human assets. As autonomous technology continues to be perfected, the utility of this type of repost will increase.
- 13. 13 Cybersecurity One final burgeoning field at the ISC West show was product and vendor attention to cyber threats and vulnerability. On display were both products and services to assist safety and security professionals in maintaining a more safe and secure cyber environment. Just as security technology devices are powered by and operated in virtual environments, the security of those environments becomes increasingly critical. • The attention to all matters cyber at the show demonstrates that both cyber threats and cyber vulnerabilities are growing. As more systems utilize the efficiency and effectiveness of the virtual environment, systems become increasingly vulnerable to hacking and cyber-attack. Securing these systems requires both internal and external efforts. • As physical security products are being developed, data encryption to protect data is becoming increasingly important. There is also increasing focus on the transmission and receipt of encrypted data. Services and products for network monitoring to identify vulnerabilities and detect and defeat threats were also readily on display. Additionally, services for cyber threat assessment and cyber security training were also in abundance.
- 14. 14 Cybersecurity The proliferation of cyber security solutions at ISC West and in the physical security market is a testament to the growing importance of considering cybersecurity as part of an overall security program. Working with integrators to assess an organization’s cyber hygiene and develop plans to harden networks against cyber threats is becoming an matter of increasing importance. Ample tools and solutions exist to assist in that endeavor.
- 15. 15 Conclusions The use of technology to address a range of safety and security problems remains strong among security professionals. The growing complexity of these systems – and the value derived from achieving their harmonious use – makes integration services increasingly important. Integrated sensor and operational platforms are a continuing challenge for security professionals.
- 16. 16 Additional Reading The SDI Team presented several sessions at ISCWest 2017. Please find the presentations below for further review: E-Pluribus-Unum-Harnessing-Traditional-and-SoMoLo-Social-Mobile-Location- Technology-for-Better-Situational-Awareness The-Real-Force-Awakens-Mutli-sensor-Data-Analysis-for-Predictive-Safety-and- Security Sailing-the-Sea-of-Video-Surveillance-Data-Approaches-to-Navigating-Policy- Development Please contact SDI directly to discuss how we may assist your organization with any of the topics in this presentation: Christopher Payne, SDI Senior Vice President Direct: 312.590.6868 cpayne@sdipresence.com
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