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What are some of the biggest
challenges facing the market, and
how do you plan to address them
as a company?
Cybersecurity is one of the biggest
challenges our industry faces. At
Hanwha Techwin, we have a large
dedicated cybersecurity team, based
in South Korea, whose sole focus is
to ensure the safety of our customers'
property and personal information.
We published a whitepaper which
includes best practices to strengthen
device security to prevent unautho-
rized access and to protect end-users
video surveillance systems and their
overall network. We also train our
systems integrators and A&E; com-
munity, and have published a net-
work hardening guide.
Commoditization is also oen seen
as a problem for our industry. While
it oen leads to lower prices, it can
also force a constant flow of innova-
tion for companies seeking to develop
technology, which means improved
products and features for consumers.
What cybersecurity measures/
programs has Hanwha taken
to ensure both end-users and
integrators are deploying
equipment hardened against
cyber-attack?
We have a team in our Korean R&D;
center dedicated to cybersecurity to
ensure products meet our high stan-
dards and to investigate field con-
cerns or newly discovered issues.
is enables us to respond quickly,
release patch fixes, and address any
security vulnerabilities.
Our website has a dedicated land-
ing page for cybersecurity, which
includes our Security Vulnerability
Disclosure Policy, as well as reports
clearly documenting any vulnerabil-
ities discovered and the corrective
actions to secure the devices.
We conduct tests on our network
products using one of the leading
third-party companies in penetra-
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While commoditization often leads to lower
prices, it can also force a constant flow
of innovation for companies seeking to develop
technology, which means improved products and
features for consumers," Kim says.