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June 2021

The Rise of the Surveillance State

China has a vast surveillance infrastructure made up from video systems, Internet monitoring, tracking, and more. And nowhere is the power of this system more on display than in the Xinjiang region to monitor approximately 13 million Turkic Muslims.

China has figured out how to entwine surveillance with digital governance. Understanding this dynamic has become even more critical as surveillance technology used in China begins to be adopted elsewhere in the world—in at least 80 different countries as of 2019.

A Global Disconnect: Regulation of Commercial Privacy Practices and Government Surveillance

Privacy is taking center stage both nationally and globally, but efforts to regulate it are equal parts far-reaching and disjointed.

Turbulent Times Create New Waves in Public Safety Surveillance Trends

Many public safety departments have used cameras for security and surveillance in many ways in the past. While it is still business as usual, it is also time to look at new trends in public safety surveillance.

How Drones are Enhancing the Security Toolbox

With new operational requirements and threats, security professionals need to be creative with the items they add to their daily use—including unmanned systems.

Law Enforcement-Based Surveillance: A Reasonable Approach

New and existing technologies can be used to strengthen investigation techniques and enhance public safety—but only if they are properly vetted first.

Olymbec Chooses Hanwha to Secure its Properties and Improve Rentability

Olymbec is the largest, privately owned industrial real estate holder on the East Coast. Managing upwards of 300 properties in Quebec and 15 different U.S. states, it owns more than 30 million square feet of property.

Three Cybersecurity Risk Issues to Consider with Surveillance Systems

The adoption of IoT devices for physical security introduces complex cyber risk issues that must be assessed by both physical and cybersecurity professionals.

Strengthening Surveillance Through Open Standards

Through entities such as the Open Security & Safety Alliance, manufacturers, software developers, and system integrators are working together to solve common issues, enabling innovation and increasing market and business opportunities.

Facial Recognition: Considerations to Make Before Deployment

As with any tool if not developed properly, facial recognition is not likely to be effective. End users must educate themselves and understand the state of facial recognition as a surveillance tool to ensure successful deployment and appropriate use.

Deploying New Software Technology to Address Today’s Security Challenges

The industry is experiencing an insatiable appetite for surveillance storage and improved cybersecurity to limit critical system and data access.

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