Security Dealer & Integrator

JAN 2018

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January 2018 www.SecurityInfoWatch.com / Security Dealer & Integrator 29 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- UP YOUR GAME WITH WIRELESS Understand how Inovonics wireless allows you to offer your customers more. It's time to up your game and sell more, learn how: it just works www.inovonics.com/UpYourGame Request information: www.SecurityInfoWatch.com/10213994 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.

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