Unlocking security challenges

Commencing his presentation by talking about surveillance and its role in today’s security scenario, Venkatesh Kamath, VP- Business Head South, Digisol, elaborated upon the areas in which the pace of change was rapid. He stated, “An organization’s value lies between physical and information assets. The scale and scope of threats to organizations is increasing day by day. The technology to organize and process the information is there but it does not seem to be enough.”

Kamath stressed the importance of securing data through physical infrastructure and by means of IP security. According to him, IP surveillance could be an effective way to combat threats. IP security is a digitized and networked version of analog CCTV. There are two types of IP cameras—centralized and decentralized. Touching upon IP surveillance’s benefits, he explained that IP security had greater flexibility in terms of installation, better system integration in terms of partners and it relied on a standards-based open architecture. The important factors to consider while installing it are bandwidth and software applications. He elaborated on how IP surveillance could be utilized by the government sector noting that government buildings were high-value premises.

Giving examples of organizations wherein Digisol security solutions had been deployed, he listed Kendriya Vidyalaya where surveillance solutions from the vendor were being used in the library, canteen, examination hall etc. The latest to go for these solutions has been Annamalai University. Mentioned Kamath, “It prevents vandalism, streamlines administration and prevents unauthorized access.” He mentioned various areas where this technology could be applied including toll nakas where it can reduced losses incurred due to octroi evasion. Another area of opportunity was that of public transport.

Kamath briefly talked about the portfolio of Digisol’s solutions. The vendor has almost 25 models to offer. Most of its products are IPv6-ready.