New research conducted by Genetec shows that cyber security remains a top concern for physical security professionals going into 2023.

Based on insights from over 3,700 physical security leaders from around the world, the report revealed that almost half (49%) of the organisations surveyed had activated an improved cyber security strategy this year, and more than a third of all respondents (36%) are looking to invest in cyber security-related tools to improve their physical security environment in the next 12 months.

When asked about the challenges faced when managing employee and visitor safety, more than half of the organisations selected cyber security as their main challenge. This was particularly evident for organisations with over 100,000 employees, with 62.3% of them indicating that cyber security was their top challenge, compared to 52.1% for companies with under 100,000 employees.

Of the many capabilities related to cyber security and data protection deployed by physical security teams in the last year, cyber-hardening of physical security hardware and access control management were the most popular, with 40% of respondents implementing new measures targeting those capabilities.

The latest information from research firm, Marketsandmarkets, shows that the global video analytics market is projected to grow from USD 7.1 billion in 2022 to USD 20.3 billion by 2027, at a compound annual growth rate of 23.4% during the forecast period. According to analysts, the growth of the video analytics market can be attributed to government initiatives in adopting emerging technologies to enhance public safety infrastructure. Moreover, a significant drop in crime rate due to surveillance cameras is fuelling the growth of the video analytics market.

Intrusion management involves monitoring incidents, such as intrusions in outdoor areas and perimeters, by deploying intrusion detection systems. Intrusion systems integrated with video analytics offer accurate and automated surveillance. Suppose an intruder breaks a pre-defined security rule. In that case, the automated intrusion management system generates a real-time alarm and a video of the event. It sends it to the VMS, allowing the concerned authorities to deliver fast and precise responses.

Cloud is a most prolific deployment model

The cloud segment is expected to account for a higher CAGR growth during the forecast period. Cloud deployment is offered through the internet and is hosted on the vendor’s server. Cloud-based video analytics is delivered through Video Analytics-as-a-Service (VAaaS). On the cloud infrastructure, VAaaS provides improved accuracy, real-time monitoring and alerts, real-time operations, better utilization of staff members, multiple deployment types based on client requirements, cloud data availability, and upgradation functionality.

Geographically North America takes the lead

The North American market, defined as the US and Canada, tops the world in terms of the presence of security vendors and the occurrence of security breaches. Therefore, the research suggests that the global video analytics market is dominated by North America, as it is considered the most advanced region regarding technology adoption and infrastructure. The growing concerns about protecting critical infrastructure and national borders have increased government intervention in recent years. Specific budget allocations, such as for the Department of Homeland Security and mandated security policies, are expected to make North America the most lucrative market for vendors from various verticals.

Major market players

Some of the major video analytics market vendors mentioned in the new report include Avigilon, Axis Communications, Cisco, Honeywell, IBM, Allgovision, Genetec, Intellivision, Gorilla Technology, and Intuvision.

SALTO Systems has become one of the first electronic access control manufacturers to achieve Secured by Design’s new “Secure Connected Device” accreditation for IoT products.

With the Government soon to introduce new legislation in the shape of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Bill, coupled with growing demand from Industry and current members seeking to gain accreditation for IoT products, Secured by Design has launched a new ‘Secure Connected Device’ accreditation scheme.

The new scheme enables companies providing IoT-connected products and services to demonstrate that their products have achieved the appropriate and relevant IoT standards and certifications from a Secured by Design recognized certification body.

Working closely with certification bodies who assess IoT products and services against all 13 provisions of the ETSI EN 303 645 standards, Secured by Design’s IoT device assessment identifies the level of risk associated with an IoT device and its ecosystem, providing recommendations on the appropriate certification routes.

The requirements to obtain the Secure Connected Device accreditation are:

• IoT products and services need to have achieved the appropriate and relevant IoT standards and certifications conducted by a Secured by Design recognized certification body
• The certificate needs to be assessed against all 13 provisions of the ETSI EN 3030 645, which goes beyond the three provisions legislated by the UK Government
• The assessment is required to have been done hands-on by the certifying bodies – Secured by Design does not accept self-assessed certificates
• The IoT product or service needs to be assessed on an annual basis (every 12 months)

SALTO Systems Ltd MD Ramesh Gurdev says, “Achieving this new “Secure Connected Device” accreditation with Secured by Design demonstrates to current and potential customers that SALTO connected products continue to meet the highest security standards.”

About Secured by Design (SBD):

Secured by Design (SBD) is the official police security initiative that works to improve the security of buildings and their immediate surroundings to provide safe places to live, work, shop, and visit.

SBD’s product-based accreditation scheme – the UK Police Preferred Specification – provides a recognized standard for all security products that can deter and reduce crime.

There are currently many hundreds of companies producing thousands of attack-resistant crime prevention products, across 30 different crime categories, which have achieved Police Preferred Specification.

Hikvision has introduced Hik-Partner Pro, a brand new one-stop security management platform tailored for its security partners, including installers, distributors, and system integrators. It is a result of a merge of Hik-ProConnect and Hik-ePartner into one single software platform, with both mobile and PC versions.

Users of Hik-ProConnect or Hik-ePartner can log in to the new platform with their existing account. They will be notified with a pop-up window to migrate when they open Hik-ProConnect or Hik-ePartner, with further instructions to upgrade or download Hik-Partner Pro. Upgrade availability may vary by country, region, or device.

With Hik-Partner Pro, partners can get the following benefits.

1. Easy access to an up-to-date product, sales, and marketing information – Hik-Partner Pro continues to demonstrate a full portfolio of Hikvision products and solutions with easy navigation, along with rich marketing handouts for partners to acquire. Partners can also follow various sales promotions on the platform.
2. Energize business with value-added services – Inheriting from Hik-ProConnect, Hik-Partner Pro enables remote device configuration and maintenance. It further allows security installers to provide value-added service packages to their customers, such as device health monitoring and timely online support.
3. Further extend abilities with pro skills and tools – The available “how-to” guides will further assist partners’ daily work with installation know-how, while the security tools can also help partners better serve their customers, such as selecting suitable products and making customized quotations for their customers.

For more information about how Hik-Partner Pro can support your business, please visit here.

The M16 VdS thermal camera has been awarded the silver medal in the fire protection category during the Intersec Forum at the Light & Building trade show in Frankfurt am Main.

The MOBOTIX M16 thermal camera has sophisticated technology that, according to the company, has proven itself many times over in fire protection applications. A new feature is the camera’s VdS recognition, which because of the award from Europe’s largest institute for corporate security helps give users the confidence they are using the best possible solution for fire protection. This feature ensures quick and uncomplicated settlement should a claim arise. The use of VdS-approved products can result in a discount on the insurance premium.

“With the VdS recognition for the M16 VdS thermal camera, we offer our customers the additional benefit of saving time, money, and effort when it comes to fire and fire insurance, in addition to a technically mature product. We are very pleased that the GIT Award makes it clear that our customers and the market appreciate this additional feature,” says Mobotix CEO Thomas Lausten.

MOBOTIX thermal cameras detect fire sources at a very early stage by detecting critical temperature thresholds. And they promise to do so even before a fire starts from a distance of up to 60 meters.