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What is the role of PPF in selecting an IP camera?Ensuring high quality surveillance IP video can be a challenge — beginning with specifying cameras to achieve the level of quality needed for operational requirements. The traditional way of specifying surveillance cameras was by resolution, for example selecting a 1080pContinue Reading

ANPR stands for Automatic Number Plate Recognition. Automatic number-plate recognition is a technology that uses optical character recognition on images to read vehicle registration plates to create vehicle location data. It can use existing closed-circuit television, road-rule enforcement cameras, or cameras specifically designed for the task. This type of systemContinue Reading

Strong leadership can lead to motivated and loyal employees. Here’s what that looks like. In my last piece, I discussed 10 signs of a poor security leader. I was glad to see that the piece resonated with people. The two main types of feedback I received were: These signs don’t merelyContinue Reading

To be FIPS compliant, an organization must adhere to the various data security and computer system standards outlined in the Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS). Created by the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST’s) Computer Security Division, FIPS established a data security and computer system standard that organizations must adhere to per theContinue Reading

As part of our continuing mission to reduce cybersecurity risk across U.S. critical infrastructure partners and state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, CISA has compiled a list of free cybersecurity tools and services to help organizations further advance their security capabilities. This living repository includes cybersecurity services provided by CISA,Continue Reading

INTRODUCTION A robust framework for protection As you probably know, there’s no single solution to the challenges of cybersecurity and no such thing as iron-clad cybersecurity that comes built-in to any product. Rather, cybersecurity is a question of trusted partnerships where everyone, sub-supplier to manufacturer and from installers and integratorsContinue Reading

By: Helen Dewdney Don’t make it easy for them When you go out, or to bed, check you have shut and locked all windows and doors. Don’t leave your keys in locks when you are in, as a burglar may be able to reach them through the letterbox. Think aboutContinue Reading

By Heather Kelly The Washington Post The tipping point came nearly seven years ago when 82-year-old Evelyn was still living alone in her Georgia home. She was in good shape physically, still sharp mentally, and able to manage her daily tasks. But after a health scare, her family made a “nonnegotiable”Continue Reading

Rising traffic congestions and accidents due to lack of proper traffic management need to be addressed with smart solutions like Video Mangement Software with integrated video analytics that can effectively aid traffic management. As more vehicles hit the roads every day, traffic congestion becomes a major issue in many citiesContinue Reading