http://netcentricsecurity.com/rss-feeds/whitepapers.aspx The security industry has adopted a centralized storage approach for IP video surveillance systems. Manufacturers followed traditional data center designs, assuming that it was best to use the standard architecture for Information Technology (IT). However, many of the growing issues with IP video systems today, such as bandwidth, storage and maintenance costs, are the direct result of this centralized storage architecture. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2010/01/intelligent-storage-ip-video-surveillance.aspx?tc=page0 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:04:51 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2010/01/intelligent-storage-ip-video-surveillance.aspx?tc=page0 The Birmingham Police Department sought to install a city-wide surveillance system. However, they needed one with extraordinary flexibility to avoid interference with its existing Wi-Fi system. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/11/fluidmesh-michigan.aspx?tc=page0 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/11/fluidmesh-michigan.aspx?tc=page0 Today, convergence is often viewed as the ultimate means for optimizing resources and outcomes. By establishing a holistic framework that integrates specialized functions and technologies, convergence increases effectiveness, facilitates collaboration, drives economies of scale, and positions enterprises to thrive in competitive markets and complex operating environments. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/04/verint-easy.aspx?tc=page0 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 20:24:44 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/04/verint-easy.aspx?tc=page0 Too often, white papers are written in ways that place them in the domain of technical papers or documentation, or alternatively, in the territory of sales brochures and data sheets – either of which greatly diminish the paper’s impact. Even worse, white papers often are written in ways that fail to engage any interest at all. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/8-rules-creating-whitepapers.aspx?tc=page0 Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/8-rules-creating-whitepapers.aspx?tc=page0 “It was a great installation and Aiphone’s AX system offers so much room for growth. It has all the bells and whistles.” The Early Learning Center at Albany State University in Georgia employs approximately 10 full time staff and serves some 50 children. It is a new facility added to the campus and protecting children and staff was considered a top priority. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/allinone-solution.aspx?tc=page0 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/allinone-solution.aspx?tc=page0 Most of the advantages of Pixim’s innovative Digital Pixel System® image capture and processing technology are easy to see: video images with high resolution, natural color and superb accuracy, and free of image-compromising visual noise, regardless of a scene’s lighting conditions. The Digital Pixel System advantages do not stop with the visually obvious, however. Behind the scenes, Pixim’s all-digital technology yields more highly compressed images that can dramatically reduce the costs of moving and storing security video in both analog and IP networked installations. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/pixim-compression-advantages.aspx Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:57:03 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/pixim-compression-advantages.aspx In the world of security integration, what you may think is simple can become complicated especially if a customer wants a little bit of everything from multiple systems. It is up to the security integrator to make it all work together properly. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/integrating-video-communication.aspx?tc=page0 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:32:31 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/integrating-video-communication.aspx?tc=page0 Throughout the electronics industry, a full understanding of environmental standards can be instrumental in securing business and maintaining credibility as a world-class company. Unfortunately, environmental specifications are amongst the least understood and most often quoted in the surveillance industry. This paper will explore the IP66 and IP67 specifications and will clear up the misconceptions surrounding them. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/understanding-specifications.aspx?tc=page0 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:00:00 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/understanding-specifications.aspx?tc=page0 The opportunity to own the world’s most intelligent video security camera is here. Engineered and designed exclusively by Pelco, the Sarix imaging platform shatters what was previously possible from a video security camera. This breakthrough technology platform makes its debut in new Pelco IX Series Mega-Performance Camera Systems. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/sarix-ix-series.aspx?tc=page0 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:13:53 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/sarix-ix-series.aspx?tc=page0 The importance of school security cannot be understated. A secure school means that everyone inside can concentrate on the matter at hand, which is providing quality education. However, sometimes the school staff who often are charged with operating certain aspects of the security system feel they are being strapped with yet another duty. Usually, however, they find security makes their job easier. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/securing-schools.aspx?tc=page0 Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:52:23 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/securing-schools.aspx?tc=page0 Companies in just about every industry are looking to wireless technology to connect serial devices and avoid the high cost of installing cable. Low-cost wireless links reduce installation and maintenance costs and provide mobility. However, designing an effective wireless-networking solution requires an understanding of today’s complex wireless technologies, their benefits, and their trade-offs. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/the-freedom-of-wireless.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:43:13 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/the-freedom-of-wireless.aspx?tc=page0 The Dallas City Council and the local police department implemented a wireless video surveillance system consisting of 32 Firetide mesh nodes and 40 Sony cameras in the troubled Central Business District. The goal is to reduce crime while keeping citizens satisfied, so residents and visitors can feel safer. With 24/7 monitoring, the system provides a way to deter crime and improve the police department’s detection and investigation capabilities. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/firetide-dallas.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:37:51 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/firetide-dallas.aspx?tc=page0 “Are passwords truly free?” “Is the use of a username and a password secure?” “Will my end-users comply with a new strong password policy?” “How can I prevent my users from writing down their usernames and passwords?” These are just a few questions IT security professionals have been asking as regulatory pressures increase the scrutiny relating to the access of private data. Many use username and passwords to access everything from computers to online web portals to network resources, but does this mean that passwords are free, or secure? As the amount of confidential data becomes increasingly accessible, enterprises are evaluating stronger security and searching for a replacement for traditional passwords. Unfortunately, stronger security has traditionally been linked to a poor user experience and has resulted in poor user adoption. This does not need to be the case. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/username-and-password.aspx?tc=page0 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:20:23 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/username-and-password.aspx?tc=page0 Securing the IT infrastructure in today’s computing environment may well be the biggest challenge faced by organizations. Not only must organizations ensure the integrity of their systems and data, but often they must also prove that their security processes and policies measure up against standards and regulations established and enforced by national standards-developing entities. In addition, the recent popularization of virtualized environments adds a new layer of complexity to the security picture. Businesses are just beginning to comprehend the security implications of these environments. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2008/10/tripwire-proactively-reduce-risk-and-improve-it-security-in-physical-and-virtual-enviroments.aspx?tc=page0 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2008/10/tripwire-proactively-reduce-risk-and-improve-it-security-in-physical-and-virtual-enviroments.aspx?tc=page0 Protecting ones network from hostile attacks has become a full time job. Especially today, when networks have become an easy target for hackers, intruders, abusers, Email Viruses, Worms, Trojan-horses, Phishing, Spam and DoES (Denial of Email Service). http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2008/05/mailsecure--a-complete-perimeter-security-solution.aspx Mon, 05 May 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2008/05/mailsecure--a-complete-perimeter-security-solution.aspx Pixim’s Digital Pixel System® technology is a breakthrough imaging system that greatly enhances video and still image capture in a wide range of applications. The Digital Pixel System technology’s extended dynamic range, fast readout speed, system-on-chip integration capabilities and low power operation represent a substantial advance over existing image capture and processing technologies. Solid-state image sensor technology dates back to the invention of the first charge-coupled device (CCD) in the late 1960s. The 1990s saw the introduction of the CMOS active pixel sensor (APS), followed by the development of the Digital Pixel System platform. The invention of the Digital Pixel System technology grew out of more than eight years of research at Stanford University. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/digital-pixel-system-tech.aspx?tc=page0 Thu, 01 May 2008 07:00:00 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2009/03/digital-pixel-system-tech.aspx?tc=page0 For most companies, information security is a top priority. Demand for protecting data and employee confidentiality is only continuing to grow, especially in industries that require a regulatory-compliant environment. However, applying usernames and passwords for authentication is insufficient. While two-factor authentication is an effective security solution, traditional token-based systems have been difficult to implement and administer, leading to limited adoption. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2008/04/twofactor-authentication-without-tokens-phonefactor.aspx Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2008/04/twofactor-authentication-without-tokens-phonefactor.aspx Virtually all businesses today have work processes that dictate the need to share critical business information with people outside as well as inside the organization. The information may be highly confidential intellectual property, patient health records, sensitive customer data, financial information or the like. This presents a challenge. http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2008/04/building-enterprise-secure-file-transfer-processes-that-improve-your-security-and-compliance.aspx Tue, 29 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMT http://netcentricsecurity.com/whitepapers/2008/04/building-enterprise-secure-file-transfer-processes-that-improve-your-security-and-compliance.aspx