Thankfully, our cities have become safer than what they were, back in the 1960s, when similar public service announcements (“It’s 10PM, do you know where you children are?”) used to be broadcast on television & radio, to remind parents to … Read More
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Zero Trust for Smart Cities
A Security Model for today’s vulnerable landscape As cities are getting evolved into smart cities, cybersecurity threats and their various approaches are evolving at a greater pace. Addressing these challenges need the ZeroTrust security model. It offers a proactive approach … Read More
Top 5 things to consider for breaking down technological silos at the edge
Silos hinder the seamless flow of information and pose significant challenges for efficient management and optimization of systems, particularly at the edge. By embracing few key approaches, organizations can effectively break down technology silos at the edge. This not only … Read More
Simplifying the Edge: Your route to unparalleled Stability and Control
While the need to deliver superior customer (internal or external) service is driving enterprises towards rapid digital transformation, they are increasingly recognizing the challenges it brings along. One of the critical aspects is the management of Physical Security (which is … Read More
Edge AI + Predictive Maintenance for Transformed Security Operations
Raj, the Sr. Director (Physical Security) for a global enterprise, managed surveillance systems, access controls, and alarms across hundreds of locations. While ensuring physical security was a critical priority, Raj faced mounting challenges maintaining the infrastructure itself. Equipment failures, unpatched … Read More
Operations Security – Lesson #1: Start with Visibility
✴️ Edge Infrastructure that serves your customers, shortcut for attackers? 📖 Operations Security – Lesson #1: Start with Visibility In 2021, a major manufacturing company fell victim to a ransomware attack that disrupted global operations and cost over $70 million … Read More
SmartHub.ai ROICase Study
In current economic environment, enterprises are focused on saving as much as they can & leverage the investments already made over the past couple of years. Nothing surprising there…. However, things get interesting once they find out how much more … Read More
Combating cyber risks in the era of IoT and smart offices
While your IT team is busy making sure your computers have up-to-date antivirus software and security patches, many of your IoT vulnerabilities might be going unnoticed. In today’s hyper-digital world, it seems like everyone is depending on smart devices. Whether … Read More
Enhancing Cyber Security of the Complex Edge: Challenges and Strategies
“Global cybercrime damage costs are expected to reach USD 10.5 trillion by 2025.” – Forbes The primary emerging priority for CISOs of late revolves around securing digital assets against cyber-attacks. As the number of devices and sensors continues to proliferate, … Read More
Security Systems: Insecure?
An excellent timely post by Geoff Kohl in the SIA Newsletter. Great advice for Physical Security practitioners. Here’s a quick summary (with my comments bulletised): Imagine having to confess (in headline news) that a former employee was able to get into … Read More