Security Trends in 2023

Security Trends in 2023 

Wishing you a very Happy New Year – 2023. Although some of the worst disruption caused by the global Covid-19 pandemic is hopefully behind us, 2023 is shaping up to be another challenging year for business and society. But this year few states going through partial lockdown case to case basis.

Cyber security in physical security:

Adoption of digital technology and internet have also led to increase in cybercrime incidents. It can be controlled or minimized with care, precaution, awareness and with the use of appropriate tools to secure the information. Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under Cyber & Information Security (CIS) Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs, has prepared one manual to disseminate Cyber Hygiene Best Practices for the benefit of Industrial Bodies/General Public/Government Officials.

Many large buyers now provide a cybersecurity questionnaire that integrators and solution vendors must complete, leading to creation of new roles in some companies just to respond to such questionnaires that are required in bid processes. Vendors, integrators and the practitioners themselves are simultaneously chasing cybersecurity talent to add to their employee teams, a challenging proposition given the overall difficulty to hire technically skilled workers of any type. Cybersecurity has to be managed on multiple levels, requiring constantly expanding investments in:

·        Device-level cybersecurity (e.g., cameras, readers, panels)

·        Infrastructure cybersecurity (wiring, networks, switches, etc.)

·        Software and Server cybersecurity

·        Configuration cybersecurity (correct implementation of cybersecurity features)

·        Cloud cybersecurity

·        Mobile device cybersecurity (particularly as security and employee bases become more mobile or remote)

·        User cybersecurity (e.g., social engineering attacks, insider threats, etc.)

Security practitioners today seem to have three general choices when it comes to convergence:-

1. Ignore: Disregard the need to converge—a wholly unwise choice, by most accounts.

2. Strongly Interrelated Teams: Continue to manage security in two, separate but equal channels, but strongly define team relationships such that constant open dialogue and cross-investigation exist between the two specialized teams.

2. Fully Converged: Fully merge security leadership and tactical security management to link cybersecurity protections and physical security protections, given converged threat vectors that impact information, data, people and assets.

Artificial Intelligence (AI):

In 2018, a NITI Aayog report stated that India will hold a late-mover advantage in real world application of artificial intelligence (AI). Worldwide, spending by governments and business on AI technology will top $500 billion in 2023, according to IDC research. Moreover AI applications on top of security solutions helps break the boundaries of our industry’s value to practitioners, by embedding non-security applications that take data from the proliferation of sensors of all types to correlate data points or find trends that can save businesses money or enable them to act more swiftly.

In a pre-event discussion with panel lists from an AI panel held at SNG 2022, the expert panel lists (reflecting integrators, vendors and practitioners) indicated they see sweeping AI frameworks coming, but admitted the industry is not yet prepared to define a framework for AI, noting that the technology’s rate of change is likely outpacing our ability to construct implementation frameworks, particularly ethical frameworks.

 

“IN 2023, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE WILL BECOME REAL IN ORGANIZATIONS. NO-CODE AI, WITH ITS EASY DRAG-AND-DROP INTERFACES, WILL ENABLE ANY BUSINESS TO LEVERAGE ITS POWER TO CREATE MORE INTELLIGENT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES.”

—TRENDS FUTURIST BERNARD MARR, WRITING FOR FORBES IN NOVEMBER 2022

 

Autonomous Devices:

Autonomous devices are a physical form of autonomous technology. Robots, both functional and humanoids, drones and vehicles are a few examples of autonomous devices. Autonomous devices learn from their surroundings and complete tasks without continued human input.

Automation of repetitive security tasks in lower-risk environments (think robots doing automated patrols in unstaffed facilities) and partly about highly responsive situational awareness (flying a drone to a remote or dangerous location for visual input back to the command post), but the real opportunity being seen for 2023 is connecting improved robotics with AI-embedded intelligence to finally put more “autonomous” in “autonomous devices,” some of which required an operator to previously drive the robot. Notably the International Standards Organization narrowly defines robots to not include remote-controlled solutions such as remote-controlled drones and ground vehicles.

Over half a million industrial robots were installed in 2021 according to the International Federation of Robotics (IFR), and that doesn’t even include robots for security applications, which are outside of the scope of the IFR’s annual World Robotics research.

Workforce development:

Workforce development from the societal centric perspective is defined as initiatives that educate and train individuals to meet the needs of current and future business and industry in order to maintain a sustainable competitive economic environment.

In a survey they found attracting skilled labor is a top concern, and there’s only one solution in today’s hyper-competitive labor market: “We must train our own.” Long established as a factor limiting companies’ growth (especially that of the systems integrators), expanding the workforce has become a key focus of organizations like SIA, which partnered with the Electronic Security Association to cofound the Foundation for Advancing Security Talent (FAST) to drive awareness of security industry employment opportunities.

Smart practitioners, particularly larger corporations with extensive security teams, are also hiring talent from their integrators and vendors in some cases, recognizing that they need internal personnel with the skillsets that they once could wholly outsource. Others are instead outsourcing or embedding integrator talent into their organization.

70% of employees work through mobile devices, with 200 million worldwide using mobile business apps. What’s more, 84% of decision makers plan to increase spending on mobile applications that drive employee productivity, reduce costs and enhance customer satisfaction.

The mobile workplace is a place that offers a host of benefits. Its core objective is to make employees as productive as possible, whether they are at their desks, in the field or working remotely. It’s all about equipping staff with the tools they need to do their jobs more efficiently, putting those tools conveniently at their fingertips, and connecting processes so that everything within a business works more cohesively.
 
Smartphone applications will increasingly be employed in 2023 to control physical security systems. Managers will have fingertip control over who has access to certain zones and facilities, and will be able to set those controls from wherever they happen to be working.
 
Security analytics will collate rich data insights from a suite of IoT connected devices, delivering them into the hands of decision makers via their smart devices, helping to inform security and operational strategies.

Data privacy:

Data privacy is the right of a citizen to have control over how their personal information is collected and used. Data protection is a subset of privacy. This is because protecting user data and sensitive information is a first step to keeping user data private. US data privacy laws are regulated at the federal level. Data privacy is typically applied to personal health information (PHI) and personally identifiable information (PII). This includes financial information, medical records, video footage security, social security or ID numbers, names, birthdates, and contact information. You might be surprised to learn that CCTV footage is subject to the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

By 2024, 75% of the Global Population Will Have Its Personal Data Covered Under Privacy Regulations. Ultimately, the practitioner is responsible for ensuring that their data is protected and that systems are used ethically. This had led to pullback from many practitioners on their pace of adoption for some technologies like facial recognition to ensure that they have not only justifiable use cases but the procedures in place to ensure that advanced systems are used responsibly, and that data is only collected when it is needed.

Contactless security:

Contactless technology has become hugely important post-Covid, due to the strong reaction against physical contact. It’s also about the user experience, with people increasingly wanting things to be instant and simple.

Contactless security is therefore, unsurprisingly, becoming more commonplace. Biometric access, using the likes of fingerprints, iris scans and facial recognition to identify authorised personnel for physical access into a building or specific part of it, is already becoming the norm, whilst other contactless entry technologies that are set to be even more widely adopted during 2023 and beyond include Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and smartphone NFC (Near Field Communication) keyless entry, as well as QR code entry for temporary access.

For added security, multi-factor authentication (MFA), the use of more than one method of identification, is likely to become more widely adopted, as organisations batten down the hatches, making it harder for would-be unauthorised entrants to gain access.

AI in building automation and HVAC

 AI in Building Automation & HVAC

The today world technology keeps moving on an exponential growth rate and not in linear, whereas artificial intelligence started footprinting on all industry it possible before we proceed further how artificial intelligence used in building automation?

let us go through some basics of artificial intelligence terms.

What is Artificial Intelligence(AI)?

·       AI branch of computer science dealing with the simulation of intelligent behaviour in computers.

·       AI or artificial intelligence helps machines to learn from experiences (otherwise called as machine learning) and adjust to new inputs and work as a human.

·       Almost all technology giant  companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon started involving AI concepts in their services for examples,

Google translate uses AI, where translating techniques keeps an updating/learned/suggested to google machines to give better accuracy.

Google Assitant uses AI, where it used to assist the user needs based on natural voice by processing various AI algorithm to detect the user’s voice and predict the better result.

Amazon and other e-commerce website are providing recommended products based on the user experience -behind this concept, it is not implemented with the only pre-defined program but also used various AI algorithms to predict the user recommended products with high accuracy which help them bring million of revenues for e-commerce owner.

What is Machine Learning?

·       Machine learning is technically a branch of Artificial intelligence which is limited to or more specific than the overall concept of artificial intelligence. Machine learning is an idea for machines to collect a set of data to process and learn with an advanced algorithm to predict the better output.

·       otherwise, we can say machine learning is capable of changing the program themselves.

What is Deep Learning?

·       Deep learning is a subset of machine learning.

·       Deep learning is related to deep artificial neural networks which are set of an algorithm that has a new set of record in accuracy for many complex problems.

Above terms and definition are just basic about artificial intelligence and proceed with a further post to understand how artificial intelligence service of software used in building automation.

let us discuss Roby and Brainbox AI about how it is used in building automation and saving more energy on buildings.

How Artificial intelligence used in Building automation system

With the help of artificial intelligence, Machine learning, deep learning and cloud technology concept, AI service provider creating best and various algorithm by HVAC and building automation experts and same implemented with the existing system installed in buildings.

Note that building already has a centralised and specific system with dedicated hardware and software to monitor and control the equipment as per the requirement.

Existing BMS system generates and stores tons of data of connected equipment in the building

·       TrendLog- log/store the various sensors data connected in buildings with configured over a period of time.

·       Events-Log the information about on and off state of all equipment.

·       Alarms- generate an alarm if any fault identified in connected equipment.

AI role is here to collect the data from the BMS System, process it and instructs your existing HVAC system on how to operate more intelligently and efficiently.

Let us see some AI tools used in Building automation 

·        Roby

·        Brainbox AI

What is Roby?

Roby is a chat/voice-enabled software with AI concept that handles all requests, automate repetitive tasks, eliminates miscommunication, and reduces resolution time to increase employee satisfaction.

·       Simplify ticketing management-Roby unifies all channels for making requests to a single interface for employees.

·       Keep employees engaged-Roby keeps employees updated on their requests and encourages interactions.

·       Understand the office inside and out-Roby periodically initiates employee surveys and indicate potential problems based on responses.

·       Deflect repetitive question-Roby learns from employees’ feedback and automatically deflect repetitive questions.

How Roby Helps Your Office Management

·       Managing Varied Requests-There is many ways to make a request, and it is difficult to keep eyes on multiple channels.

·       Answering Repetitive Questions-In a dynamic environment, it is difficult to maintain a knowledge base for so many questions.

·       Keeping Employees Involved-Sometimes, the conversation gap between employees and support team can cause miscommunication.

·        Getting Feedback from Employees-Companies usually use professional service to do employee surveys, but this wastes time and money.

How does Roby work?

Employees simply send all requests to Roby

·       Using “/Roby” or click a button, employees can easily send a request to support teams and check statuses anytime.

·       Roby automatically creates a to-do list for the support team and keeps employees notified

The support team can stay focused on their tasks and not worry about being continually distracted. Simply type “request”, Roby will show a to-do list and keep everyone updated.

·        Roby can learn the Q&A and automatically answer repetitive questions

·        Employees can ask a question to support teams through Roby. Roby will memorize the Q&A and directly answer it next time when the same question is asked

·       Roby drives the interactions between employees and the support team

Every two weeks, Roby will send simple metrics to employees to keep track of the effort from the support team and get their valuable feedback.

·       Get valuable insights into your office space

·       The feedback and survey results are displayed in the Roby Portal. The support team will be able to access and better understand how to improve employee satisfaction.

Roby is not limited only with above features but also add-on with existing building automation

·       HVAC Add-on: Control the temperature of workspaces at any time, and have preferences automatically applied in the future.

·       Lighting Add-on: Adjust the lighting in any workspace and create schedules to maximize energy use efficiency.

·       Support Ticketing Add-on: Submit support tickets- anytime, anywhere, and get immediate responses with automatic notifications, 24/7.

·       Calendar Add-on: Book meeting rooms on the fly, see which rooms are available, and ensure that unused room is automatically opened for assignment.

Key Benefits of using Roby for building automation

·       Convenient, Easy to Use. Integrates into existing employee communication platforms, allowing employees to easily submit requests. Natural language processing makes submitting a request simple.

·       Communications.  Roby keeps the requestor informed with status updates and resolution notification.  Operators can make broadcast announcements

·       Time Savings. Automated execution of HVAC tasks, elimination of duplicate tickets, and intelligent communication free up Operators to focus on higher value activities. done!

·       Speed. Temperature change requests completed in real-time without human intervention, even after hours.

·       Cost Savings. AI continuously optimizes HVAC operations, resulting in reduced heating and cooling costs without sacrificing employee comfort.

·       Predictive. Roby continuously learns users’ needs and takes proactive actions to optimize the office environment and replenish office supplies.

·       Satisfaction and Productivity. Comfortable employees are happier and get more done!

What is BrainBox AI?

Brainbox AI using technology to the implementation of optimizing in energy consumption of building which is one of the largest contributors of climate-changing in this world.

·       Brainbox AI engine supports a self-operating building that requires no human intervention.

·       Using deep learning, cloud-based computing, and our proprietary process, our solution autonomously optimizes existing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) control systems for maximum impact on energy consumption.

Brainbox AI helps to

·       25-35% of reduction in total energy costs.

·       60% improvement in occupant comfort.

·       20-40% decrease in carbon footprint.

·       3-month payback and low CAPEX

How BrainBox Implemented and works to save energy in Buildings

STEP 1: GETTING ACQUAINTED

·       Our solution identifies and catalogues your building’s specific operating behaviour and energy flow by gathering data from both internal and external sources. It then creates a building energy profile for making informed predictions about future energy flow.

·       BrainBox AI collects hundreds of thousands of real-time data points, such as outside temperature, sun/cloud positioning, fan speed, duct pressure, heater status, humidity levels, occupant density and many more.

 STEP 2: OPTIMIZING FLOW

·       Using over 25 customized algorithms working in real time, our AI engine instructs your existing HVAC system on how to operate more intelligently and efficiently.

·       This process is similar to an aircraft on auto-pilot.

 STEP 3: CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

it continually amalgamates and analyzes all generated data to further optimize operational efficiency and discover other unique insights.

To improve operational efficiency, BrainBox AI works to answer questions, including:

·       Which HVAC units have the fewest mechanical issues?

·       How are changes in occupancy levels affecting energy consumption?

·       Which HVAC units are the most energy efficient in cold or humid climates?

Bottom Line – This AI technology services and tools for buildings will have much impact on facility management in the near future.

Learn more about artificial technology on

• USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO OPTIMIZE THE FLOW OF ENERGY THROUGH THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

·        UNDERSTANDING ENERGY EFFICIENCY AS A DYNAMIC RESOURCE IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

Note: Original content published on https://www.brainboxai.ai/ and https://tellroby.com/

Security Industry Predictions for 2020

Security Industry Predictions for 2020

Wishing you a very Happy New Year.

Some trends observed by the security and surveillance sector are Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Sensor, integration.

According to annual reports from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. In 2016-17, while the reported incidents stood at 35,418, in 2017-18 there were 69,539 incidents, rising to 274,465 in 2018-19. India reported slightly more than 313,000 cybersecurity incidents in the ten months to October.  The country is plagued with weak e-infrastructure and is not capable of meeting the needs of a growing economy and its population. Corporate growth and investments can be hampered if the government fails to close the e-infrastructure deficit. E-Infrastructure. E-Infrastructure comprises tools, facilities and resources that are needed for advanced collaboration and includes the integration of various technologies such as the Internet, computing power, bandwidth provisioning, data storage etc.

Some trends observed in the security and surveillance sector are Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity and integration. Intellectual property (IP)-based surveillance technology, touted as the future of surveillance systems, has replaced closed-circuit analogue systems. Some trends like sensors, biometrics, real-time connectivity, advanced processing software and analytics have also propelled the industry growth. Some of these trends have enhanced the efficacy of security systems, whereas others have the potential of having adverse impacts.

Common prediction themes across vendors include the 2020 elections in the U.S., more targeted ransomware, more ways to attack the cloud, and an explosion of problems with deepfake technology.

Cybersecurity

There’s disagreement on the most important cyber threats to focus on as we head into 2020, even though everyone agrees that cybersecurity is more important than ever before. Cyber-attacks of all kinds have become, and will continue to be, a major threat, making this one of the most important initiatives that today’s businesses embrace. From a manufacturer’s perspective, building cybersecurity into the product from its inception is critical, with integrators beginning to demand this level of consideration from the products they sell. As a result of a rise in the convergence of IT applications alongside security investments, end users are now seeking out solutions designed with data security top-of-mind. As HikVision, Dahua named Chinese product already ban in various sector globally including under umbrella brand. All network connected devices such as DVRs/NVRs, servers, IP cameras, access controllers, intrusion alarms, smart sensors, are vulnerable, which is why this added step in developing cybersecurity protocols and applying them across the organization is critical.

Internet of Things (IoT)

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been a major trend for the past few years in many industries, and this will continue as we integrate sensors of all kinds into the network. The collection and analysis of the data collected by these sensors is giving rise to a plethora of applications such as industrial applications, intelligent building management, event management, and much more. The physical security industry benefits by having additional intelligence for situational awareness and emergency management, as well as opportunities to provide additional value-added services and business insights. Being deployed in an increasing number of scenarios and with continued improvements in computing capabilities, video has the opportunity to become the eye of IoT.

AI-Enabled Devices

For 2020, AI does show up again in a number of new ways — with several specific warnings for those who fail to use AI to counter bad actors who will be using it. Software manufacturers are looking toward artificial intelligence to help propel advanced analytics in an effort to deliver more situational awareness to operators, and an increased ability to proactively assess threats or anomalies. While video and data analytic capabilities have been around for quite some time, some would argue they were rudimentary in comparison to software that uses AI to make existing applications such as facial recognition much more accurate, and to create new ways to detect anomalies. In addition, AI continues to be used to make sense of the large amounts of data that are being generated by intelligent sensors and by analyzing the growing amount of video.

Businesses and other organisations could face multimillion-pound fines if they are unable to explain decisions made by artificial intelligence, under plans put forward by the UK’s data watchdog in Nov 2019. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said its new guidance was vital because the UK is at a tipping point. where many firms are using AI to inform decisions for the first time. This could include human resources departments using machine learning to shortlist job applicants based on analysis of their CVs. The regulator says it is the first in the world to put forward rules on explaining choices taken by AI.

Are we still talking about robots as a threat to jobs? According to Google Trends data, automation remains a controversial topic. “Are robots taking over jobs” is peaking at a similar search volume as ten years ago — but a new concept is changing the role of automation in the workplace.  Augmented intelligence is one of the few technologies named on the Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies, 2019 that are predicted to reach expectations, over the next two-to-five years. In contrast to artificial intelligence (AI), augmented intelligence emphasises collaborations between AI and human workers. It’s designed to enhance human skills and allow them to work faster and more efficiently, rather than replace them.

In contrast to artificial intelligence (AI), augmented intelligence emphasises collaborations between AI and human workers. It’s designed to enhance human skills and allow them to work faster and more efficiently, rather than replace them. That said, while advanced AI can fix some issues automatically, the process is not always devoid of human intervention. Other issues, such as emergency maintenance of a machine, will always require human involvement at some stage. AI can provide the alert, but it can’t always do the work.

Cloud and Mobile Capabilities

Mobility is critical for physical security and is emerging through the development and use of cloud-based services, as well as the ability to access security devices through a smart phone or Web-based browser. That’s why there’s been such an influx of mobile apps created to manage cameras, receive automatic alerts for the most diverse event, and giving users the ability to grant or restrict access to a facility. All of this demonstrates the world’s demand for mobility, connectivity and ease-of-use.

I believe there will be a data breach to end all data breaches, and it will happen in the cloud and affect billions of users. Chances are it will happen to a hybrid cloud that will lead the hackers down a rabbit hole that will gain them access to multiple cloud entities. This breach will cause a fundamental shift in how cloud providers handle security; look for serious changes to the authentication process of cloud providers by the end of the year.

5G Connectivity

2020 is the year 5G goes mainstream. It’s safe to say that 5G will revolutionize the way people stay connected to the internet. Extra speed, extra bandwidth are going to make our mobile devices faster, more powerful and hyperconnected, with the same thing happening to IoT connected devices such as cameras. This is going completely change the way we think about smart cities: More powerful IP devices connected to one another, powered by AI, will have a massive impact on the way we move, shop and live in urban areas. In 2020, 5G is likely to start becoming a reality in India with its spectrum allocation taking place in the coming months. This will enable telcos and equipment makers to conduct full-fledged trials. Smartphone makers such as as OnePlus and Realme have also announced their plans to bring 5G phones to the country next year to set the pitch for new networks.

2020 will be the year when we would see 5G emerging as a household network technology in many markets around the globe. Australia, Argentina, Canada, and Japan are amongst the key countries where the next-generation wireless technology is set to debut in the coming months.

Drones Open up New Pathway for Intelligence Gathering

To date, the security concern around drones has mostly been focused on the physical damage nefarious actors, including nation states, could perpetrate. In 2020, we could start seeing attackers focus more on what drones know and how that information can be exploited for intelligence gathering, corporate espionage and more.

Military usage of drones or RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems) has become the primary use in today's world. Used as target decoys, for combat missions, research and development, and for supervision, drones have been part and parcel of military forces worldwide. 

Video — Everywhere

Video is the cornerstone of security, providing both real-time and forensic coverage for emerging threats and incidents, which is why it’s one of the fastest growing segments of the marketplace. The use of video for traditional applications in new markets, as well as for use in newer applications that are not necessary security related is poised to see the most movement. In some industries such as oil and gas, there is a trend towards extending video coverage into extremely harsh and hazardous environments, so manufacturers are challenged to develop appropriately certified equipment to meet a more stringent demand. Manufacturing facilities such as food processing plants are also increasing their use of video for training and compliance purposes to prevent incidents such as food recalls that can be extremely costly for the business. Huge number Video footage destroy without viewing what camera saw. in this 2020 video auditing will start journey. In order to mitigate occupational safety and health issues, several organizations employ various safety and security measures to address the same, one of them being CCTV/video surveillance systems. CCTV/video surveillance systems are highly effective at visually identifying several risks connected with unsafe behaviours of the workforce and the critical conditions of the working environment.

‘Auditing’ means 'seeing' what the cameras 'saw'. CCTV video footage should be audited daily; several times a day if need be. Depending on the requirements, auditing of CCTV footage of critical cameras on a daily basis must become an SOP. Auditing will help relevant stakeholders to ‘discover’ the 'unknown'. Auditing as an activity may be manual, it may be post-facto, but it is a very dedicated and systematic process, which helps address some of the challenges of live monitoring (video blindness, poor attention span, boredom, bias, fatigue etc.), as well as the challenges related to alert-based systems (how often has one faced false alerts, or what is called the ‘cry-wolf’ effect). Auditing will help discover issues as mentioned above as well as in identifying and analysing threats and hazards (THIRA/HIRA) of various kinds. Auditing CCTV video footage will also be extremely helpful in waste reduction and following the 5S philosophy, i.e. sort, set, shine, standardize and sustain (all part of Six Sigma practices). It’s an exciting time to be a part of the security market, as we’re really just beginning to see that, when it comes to technology advancements, the sky is the limit. I would argue at the core of these innovations is the video data being collected, and as we work to build technologies that can harness the power of these applications, we will continue to be at the forefront of this movement toward greater intelligence and business insights.

The Indian security market is experiencing unprecedented boom due to huge demand. The growing awareness in the retail and enterprise segment is giving security solutions a cult status. A new phase of the consolidation process is on in the Indian security market.