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How closely are you following the physical security market? Take Our Quiz to test your knowledge about recent developments. . .

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1.

Which of the following is a major cybersecurity attack in 2016 that involved IP video cameras and digital video recorders (DVRs)?
- A.
  
  Vulcanbot
- B.
  
  Mirai
- C.
  
  Wiper
- D.
  
  Stuxnet
- E.
  
  Red October
Correct Answer
B. Mirai

Explanation
The Mirai malware attack used computer systems (including IP cameras and DVRs) as remotely controlled "bots" for a large-scale distributed denial of service (DDos) attack in September 2016.

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2.

Which of the following is an advantage of smartphones used as an alternative to smart cards or fobs for access control?
- A.
  
  Longer distance communication
- B.
  
  Less likely to be stolen or shared
- C.
  
  Easier revocation of access rights
- D.
  
  Greater support for multi-factor authentication
- E.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the above

Explanation
Smartphones offer many advantages over smart cards and fobs, including convenience. Download HID Global’s E-Book

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3.

What year was H.265 published as a standard?
- A.
  
  2003
- B.
  
  2012
- C.
  
  2013
- D.
  
  2016
Correct Answer
C. 2013

Explanation
H.265, also known as High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) and MPEG-H Part 2, is an advanced compression technology published in 2013, with additional versions completed and approved in 2014 and published in 2015.

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4.

True or False: Implementing uniform security protocols and policies would ensure safer and more secure premises and help avoid million-dollar jury verdicts.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Stark negligence of defendant property owners in recent lawsuits points to the need for nationally uniform industry standards for security, adapted to the specific needs of various industries.Check out the insights from attorney Michael A. Haggard here.

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5.

The goal of PPVAR is to...
- A.
  
  Promote greater usage of monitored alarms among homeowners
- B.
  
  Enable law enforcement to prioritize police response to verified alarms
- C.
  
  Create standards to improve how home automation systems interface
- D.
  
  Avoid false alarm fines imposed by local jurisdictions
Correct Answer
B. Enable law enforcement to prioritize police response to verified alarms

Explanation
PPVAR is the Partnership for Priority Verified Alarm Response, a public-private partnership promoting the value of verified alarms and prioritized police response. Take a look at the latest on PPVAR

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6.

Which large camera manufacturer recently announced plans to establish a research and development (R&D) center in Montreal and a research institute in California's Silicon Valley?
- A.
  
  Panasonic
- B.
  
  Hanwha Techwin
- C.
  
  Hikvision
- D.
  
  Dahua
- E.
  
  Axis
Correct Answer
C. Hikvision

Explanation
The Montreal Hikvision R&D Center will focus on engineering development and is expected to open in 2017. The Silicon Valley Hikvision Research Institute will focus on broad technology research. Read the article here

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7.

Which prominent figure in the U.S. video surveillance marketplace recently published a book?
- A.
  
  Fredrik Nilsson of Axis
- B.
  
  Tom Cook of Hanwha Techwin
- C.
  
  Jeffrey He of Hikvision
- D.
  
  Tim Shen of Dahua
Correct Answer
A. Fredrik Nilsson of Axis

Explanation
Fredrik's new page-turner is titled: "Intelligent Network Video: Understanding Modern Video Surveillance Systems"

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8.

PureTech Systems has received a patent for which type of video analytics system useful to the cruise ship industry?
- A.
  
  Detecting manatees and other protected species
- B.
  
  Providing early warning of tropical weather events
- C.
  
  Facial recognition of casino players
- D.
  
  Detecting man overboard scenarios
Correct Answer
D. Detecting man overboard scenarios

Explanation
The patent protects the use of two opposing video sources monitoring the same zone and using the paired video data along with world coordinate data to more accurately detect a person falling. Catch the full article here

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9.

What advantages does NVIDIA’s new Jetson TX2 graphics processing unit (GPU) provide over its predecessor technology?
- A.
  
  Twice the performance
- B.
  
  Twice the energy efficiency
- C.
  
  Twice the performance AND twice the energy efficiency
- D.
  
  Twice the performance OR twice the energy efficiency
Correct Answer
D. Twice the performance OR twice the energy efficiency

Explanation
The new GPU, which will empower more computer power on the edge – including artificial intelligence and deep learning – can operate in a maximum efficiency mode or an energy saving mode. See more information here

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10.

According to Bjørn Skou Eilertsen, Milestone Systems Chief Technology Officer (CTO), what percentage of worldwide global video installations have purposes instead of, or in addition to, surveillance?
- A.
  
  5 percent
- B.
  
  15 percent
- C.
  
  More than 35 percent
- D.
  
  More than 50 percent
Correct Answer
C. More than 35 percent

Explanation
He made the observation during the Milestone Integration Platform Symposium in San Antonio. See more information here

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Test Your Knowledge Of The Security Industry!

Which of the following is a major cybersecurity attack in 2016 that involved IP video cameras and digital video recorders (DVRs)?

Which of the following is an advantage of smartphones used as an alternative to smart cards or fobs for access control?

What year was H.265 published as a standard?

True or False: Implementing uniform security protocols and policies would ensure safer and more secure premises and help avoid million-dollar jury verdicts.

The goal of PPVAR is to...

Which large camera manufacturer recently announced plans to establish a research and development (R&D) center in Montreal and a research institute in California's Silicon Valley?

Which prominent figure in the U.S. video surveillance marketplace recently published a book?

PureTech Systems has received a patent for which type of video analytics system useful to the cruise ship industry?

What advantages does NVIDIA’s new Jetson TX2 graphics processing unit (GPU) provide over its predecessor technology?

According to Bjørn Skou Eilertsen, Milestone Systems Chief Technology Officer (CTO), what percentage of worldwide global video installations have purposes instead of, or in addition to, surveillance?