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ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced that security industry veterans Russell Compton and Brian Friedman have joined the company as its new Director of Strategic Partnerships and Regional Sales Director for the Western U.S. respectively. Russell Compton Compton, who most recently served as Director of Strategic Sales and Partner Management for Identity Access Management at HID Global, will spearhead the company’s strategy relative to building a robust network of distribution and integration partners across the nation to make the ISS portfolio of video intelligence solutions available to the broader security market. Before HID, Compton served in several prominent roles throughout the security and technology industries, including Vice President of Sales at identity management firm Intellisoft as well as Product Market Manager for the ThinkPad computer line at Lenovo during a more than eight-year tenure at the laptop maker. AI-driven solutions "I joined ISS because I wanted to be part of a company at the forefront of innovation, developing AI-driven solutions that empower our partners with cutting-edge technology,” said Compton. “It’s exciting to contribute to advancements that solve real-world challenges and make a meaningful impact." Brian Friedman Before i-PRO, Friedman also served in lead sales roles for several other video surveillance manufacturers Friedman, who joins ISS following a six-year stint as District Sales Manager for the West at i-PRO Americas (formerly Panasonic), will be responsible for driving sales and business development efforts for ISS throughout the western U.S. Before i-PRO, Friedman also served in lead sales roles for several other video surveillance manufacturers, including Avigilon, BriefCam, and Vicon. Highest security levels “I joined ISS because of its innovative mission – to lead the way in tailored AI-driven security solutions,” said Friedman. “ISS leverages advanced technologies that not only react to events but also proactively adapt to the environment, providing the best possible security for the client. With the power to anticipate risks and streamline operations, ISS can deliver the highest level of security in the face of any challenge.” Strategic partnerships “As our North American growth continues, the needs of our clients and partners are changing and we want to be able to deliver on their most important needs,” added Matt Powell, Managing Director for North America at ISS.  "Our strategic partnerships are exceedingly more critical to our success and having a colleague who has experience in navigating these relationships is key." Video intelligence solutions “Our regional strategy of bringing global experience to the local level means having colleagues that people in the region know and trust. This evolution of our team, having experienced pioneers like Russ and Brian executing the ISS vision, will take us into the future of bringing our video intelligence solutions to the market at a time when it’s needed most.” A graduate of Clemson University, Compton currently resides in Raleigh, N.C. Originally from Connecticut and a graduate of Sacred Heart University, Friedman is a resident of Murrieta, California.

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, was recently recognised by NASBITE International as an “Outstanding Exporter” for its demonstrated excellence in export growth and innovative approaches to international sales at the Eighth Annual National Small Business Exporter Summit. As an organisation dedicated to supporting training and education in global business, NASBITE International created these awards, along with the summit, to bring together top small business exporters, trade professionals and trade assistance providers from across the country to connect with one another, and to share best practices and lessons learned. Success of ISS Companies are set as honourees for the summit by pioneering trade aid organisations and clubs Companies are nominated as honourees for the summit by pioneering trade assistance organisations and associations from across the country.  “Amidst an international business environment that has been in flux for several years, ISS has sustained growth, thanks in part to the diversity of their international customer base,” said Mike Seibert, CGBP, President of NASBITE International. “As the pioneer in practical export education for small business, NASBITE celebrates the success of ISS and thanks the company for sharing their international trade experiences with U.S. small businesses and educators at the National Exporter Summit.” Video intelligence solutions "This recognition from NASBITE International is a testimony to our relentless commitment to bringing world-class video intelligence solutions to diverse global markets," said Aluisio Figueiredo, CEO, ISS. "Our growth and resilience in international trade reflect the strength of our partnerships and our dedication to adapting to the unique needs of every region we serve. We’re honoured to be recognised among the pioneering exporters in the nation and are excited to continue sharing our expertise with the broader business community." SecurOS® Video Intelligence Platform ISS has been at the forefront of developing intelligent video solutions for over a quarter-century This is the second time this year that ISS has been recognised as a top U.S. exporter as the company was also selected as one of the winners of the 2024 “E-Awards” by the U.S. Department of Commerce. As a two-time winner of the “E-Award” (2020 and 2024), the company now holds “E-Star” status. Founded in 1996, ISS has been at the forefront of developing intelligent video solutions for over a quarter century. To date, the SecurOS® Video Intelligence Platform, which serves as the backbone for a portfolio of more than 50 different analytic modules, has been leveraged in more than 400,000 installations worldwide, supporting over 7.2 million cameras across a wide variety of industries, ranging from small parking facilities to large, citywide surveillance networks. AI-powered security systems Headquartered in Woodbridge, N.J. with a sensor and hardware manufacturing facility in Miramar, Fla., ISS currently operates 19 offices around the world, including regional sub-headquarters in Central America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. With deployments in over 50 countries, across six continents, ISS is committed to delivering scalable, future-proof solutions to meet the complex challenges of organisations around the globe. From behaviour and object detection to facial recognition, licence plate recognition, and beyond, ISS is delivering the next-generation of AI-powered security systems.

ISS (Intelligent Security Systems), a pioneering global provider of video intelligence and data awareness solutions, announced the launch of a new cloud-enabled, multi-modal version of its SecurOS® FACT (Faces As Credentials Technology) solution at MWC Las Vegas. Leveraging the industry-pioneering SecurOS® FaceX facial recognition technology, FACT enables organisations to turn their existing security infrastructure, including surveillance cameras and card readers, into a full-featured facial authentication solution for access control. Access control system  User has 10 seconds to scan their badge at the card reader to proceed via the turnstile or door In this updated version, FACT, running on a virtual server, communicates with onsite cameras via a high-speed 5G network to verify the identities of credentialed users already enroled in the access control system. Once the user’s face is detected and authenticated, a process that takes less than 500 milliseconds, on average, the user then has 10 seconds to scan their badge at the card reader to proceed through the turnstile or door.  Latest version of SecurOS® FACT Using a multi-factor authentication (MFA) approach like this provides an additional layer of security, allowing for true authentication in access management and a reduction in the unauthorised access that single-factor authentication methodologies, such as proximity cards or keypads, often produces.     “Since launching our first facial analytics in 2004, ISS has been one of the pioneers in the development of cutting-edge facial authentication solutions,” said Matt Powell, Managing Director, North America, ISS. “This latest version of SecurOS® FACT highlights our commitment to continued innovation by offering end users the ability to leverage a cloud-enabled version of the solution running on 5G architecture, providing the flexibility that today’s organisations are looking for in their access control systems.” How FACT works Unlike some keys that are unable to realise people following slight changes to their personnel build With FACT, organisations can use images of employees, vendors and others within their current access control or visitor management system without having to go through the expense and time required to re-enrol the entire workforce. Additionally, unlike some solutions that are unable to recognise individuals following slight changes to their personnel appearance, such as changing to their hairstyle or eyewear, the deep subject matter expertise in facial recognition means that FACT is unphased and will continue to deliver accuracy rates of 98% or better each and every time.  Some of the other benefits of FACT  Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) – While faces can be used as the sole means of granting and denying access, organizations can also continue to use physical credentials in tandem with FACT to create a multi-factor authentication solution where required.  Empowering Zero-Trust Access Control – With FACT MFA, the identity of credentialed users are automatically vetted, preventing malicious actors from using a stolen or mirrored badge of an authorized cardholder. When used in conjunction with our anti-spoofing technology, FACT creates yet another layer of security to mitigate against potential physical security breaches. Eliminate Bias – With deployments in more than 50 countries across six continents, ISS has incorporated a quarter-century of lessons learned into our algorithms and training data. This experience means that FACT works accurately with any demographic to enable the rapid recognition of personnel.     Advanced Anti-Spoofing Technology – As with SecurOS® FaceX, FACT analyzes face liveness at the door to ensure that printed or mobile photos presented at a reader will generate an automatic alarm.   ACS and Identity Management Integration – Existing integrations with all major access control and identity management systems. Robust Data Security – All personal data is encrypted in transit and at rest.   Tailgating Detection – Identifies incidents of tailgating at access points and sends an immediate notification to security operators and/or other key stakeholders.  Loitering Detection – Generates alerts regarding people loitering near doors and other sensitive areas to provide critical predictive notifications of potential criminal or other disruptive behaviours.

In the field of access control, face recognition has come a long way. Once considered too slow to authenticate people's identities and credentials in high traffic conditions, face recognition technology has evolved to become one of the quickest, most effective access control identity authentication solutions across all industries. Advancements in artificial intelligence and advanced neural network (ANN) technology from industry leaders like Intel have improved the accuracy and efficiency of face recognition. However, another reason the technology is gaining traction is due to the swiftly rising demand for touchless access control solutions that can help mitigate the spread of disease in public spaces. Effective for high volumes Face recognition eliminates security risks and is also virtually impossible to counterfeit Modern face recognition technology meets all the criteria for becoming the go-to solution for frictionless access control. It provides an accurate, non-invasive means of authenticating people's identities in high-traffic areas, including multi-tenant office buildings, industrial sites, and factories where multiple shifts per day are common. Typical electronic access control systems rely on people providing physical credentials, such as proximity cards, key fobs, or Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, all of which can be misplaced, lost, or stolen. Face recognition eliminates these security risks and is also virtually impossible to counterfeit. Affordable biometric option Although there are other biometric tools available, face recognition offers significant advantages. Some technologies use hand geometry or iris scans, for example, but these options are generally slower and more expensive. This makes face recognition a natural application for day-to-day access control activities, including chronicling time and attendance for large workforces at construction sites, warehouses, and agricultural and mining operations. In addition to verifying personal credentials, face recognition can also identify whether an individual is wearing a facial covering in compliance with government or corporate mandates regarding health safety protocols. Beyond securing physical locations, face recognition can also be used to manage access to computers, as well as specialised equipment and devices. Overcoming challenges with AI So how did face recognition become so reliable when the technology was once dogged by many challenges, including difficulties with camera angles, certain types of facial expressions, and diverse lighting conditions? Thanks to the emergence of so-called "convolutional" neural network-based algorithms, engineers have been able to overcome these roadblocks. SecurOS FaceX face recognition solution FaceX is powered by neural networks and machine learning which makes it capable of authenticating a wide range of faces One joint effort between New Jersey-based Intelligent Security Systems (ISS) and tech giant Intel has created the SecurOS FaceX face recognition solution. FaceX is powered by neural networks and machine learning which makes it capable of authenticating a wide range of faces and facial expressions, including those captured under changing light, at different resolution levels, and varying distances from the video camera. Secure video management system A common face recognition system deployment begins with IP video cameras that feed footage into a secure video management system connected to a video archive. When the software initially enrolls a person’s face, it creates a "digital descriptor" that is stored as a numeric code that will forever be associated with one identity. The system encrypts and stores these numeric codes in a SQL database. For the sake of convenience and cost savings, the video server CPU performs all neural network processes without requiring any special GPU cards. Unique digital identifiers The next step involves correlating faces captured in a video recording with their unique digital descriptors on file. The system can compare newly captured images against large databases of known individuals or faces captured from video streams. Face recognition technology can provide multi-factor authentication, searching watchlists for specific types of features, such as age, hair colour, gender, ethnicity, facial hair, glasses, headwear, and other identifying characteristics including bald spots. Robust encryption SED-compatible drives rely on dedicated chips that encrypt data with AES-128 or AES-256 To support privacy concerns, the entire system features an encrypted and secure login process that prevents unauthorized access to both the database and the archive. An additional layer of encryption is available through the use of Self-Encrypting Drives (SEDs) that hold video recordings and metadata. SED-compatible drives rely on dedicated chips that encrypt data with AES-128 or AES-256 (short for Advanced Encryption Standard). Anti-spoofing safeguards How do face recognition systems handle people who try to trick the system by wearing a costume mask or holding up a picture to hide their faces? FaceX from ISS, for example, includes anti-spoofing capabilities that essentially check for the "liveliness" of a given face. The algorithm can easily flag the flat, two-dimensional nature of a face mask, printed photo, or image on a mobile phone and issue a "spoof" alarm. Increased speed of entry Incorporating facial recognition into existing access control systems is straightforward and cost-effective Incorporating facial recognition into existing access control systems is straightforward and cost-effective. Systems can operate with off-the-shelf security cameras and computers. Users can also leverage existing infrastructure to maintain building aesthetics. A face recognition system can complete the process of detection and recognition in an instant, opening a door or turnstile in less than 500ms. Such efficiency can eliminate hours associated with security personnel checking and managing credentials manually. A vital tool Modern face recognition solutions are infinitely scalable to accommodate global enterprises. As a result, face recognition as a credential is increasingly being implemented for a wide range of applications that transcend traditional access control and physical security to include health safety and workforce management. All these capabilities make face recognition a natural, frictionless solution for managing access control, both in terms of performance and cost.

We are living in the age of Big Data, and businesses are inundated with large volumes of data every day. Success depends on capturing, analysing and ultimately transforming that data into information and intelligence that can be used to improve the business. So, it is with today's physical access control and video systems, too, which also generate unprecedented levels of data. But how can we make the data useful to end users and how can they realise its full value? We asked this week's Expert Panel Roundtable: Relating to physical security systems, what is the value of data and how can that value be measured?