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COIE Bristol 2017: Focusing on Smart Integration and Cyber Security Solutions The most recent Cortech Open Innovation Event, hosted at the Bristol Science Centre in July, afforded professionals from the building, fire and security sectors an educational insight into the latest smart integration techniques, technological advancements and cyber security threats. Brian Sims reports on the events of the day and also looks ahead to the COIE taking place in Glasgow later this month Reflecting on the COIE held in Bristol on Tuesday 18 July, Jason Blundell (head of sales at Cortech Developments) informed Official Media Partner Risk UK: “COIE Bristol once again afforded an opportunity for us to engage with a number of organisations and individuals at different levels to gain their perspectives on the challenges they face and also those confronted by the wider industry.” Blundell added: “In collaboration with our technology partners Bosch Security Systems, Harper Chalice, Paxton and Stentofon-Zenitel UK, we were able to address some of these challenges as part of the main demonstration and interactive technology groups. We were able to impart our combined knowledge to deliver value and advice on how to mitigate current and future security risks. The event also provided education and discussion around the threats posed to cyber security and how this can be addressed through a combination of people, processes and technology.” Among the gathering of building and security professionals, which included myriad consultants and end users, there was a positive perspective as to why the COIE events educate and add value in equal measure. “This Continuing Professional Development event provided an excellent opportunity to learn about the security industry,” explained Hasani Ade, electrical engineer at AECOM. “The expertise coupled with the live demonstration of market-leading technology enabled me to gain a deep understanding of the latest security products and advancements. I learned about monitoring systems, cyber security, data protection and threat mitigation through virtual environment modelling. From an engineer’s perspective, I can now better understand the intricacies of security systems and what’s required for the best protection of both property and assets.” Such views were shared by another COIE Bristol delegate, namely Ian Griffiths (associate at Hydrock). “The event was particularly engaging and beneficial with an excellent representation of the latest building and security technology,” enthused Griffiths. “The day’s content was complemented by a demonstration of integration techniques and the remote monitoring and control capabilities of software and hardware in combination.” Griffiths added: “We’re currently in the process of specifying security systems and their integration to satisfy user requirements for a large industrial facility in the UK. The COIE was particularly useful for meeting technology specialists from discrete fields who were able to explain the integration process and contribute towards our solutions. This was a very worthwhile experience that I would recommend to professionals within the building and security worlds.” Meanwhile, Mark Harris (senior electrical engineer at Capita) also found the experience to be beneficial. “The COIE featured excellent and enjoyable presentations which afforded new insights on current multiple technologies. As a building services engineer, it was interesting to understand the full capability and possibilities an integrated security solution can offer through live demonstrations.” Technology partners Attending technology partners at COIE Bristol have also offered their thoughts on the event. “The COIE provides educational value for security professionals and realises an open platform to discuss industry challenges,” explained Russell Baker, business development manager at Stentofon-Zenitel UK. “We’re able to come together as a group of technology providers and integration partners in order to impart our knowledge, both individually and collectively, on the discipline of risk mitigation, promoting discussion and engagement on many key topics.” 12 www.risk-uk.com
News Special: Cortech Open Innovation Events 2017 The event experience was also well received by access control solutions developer Paxton. Anthony Searle (commercial manager at Paxton) observed: “This was the first time that Paxton had participated in a COIE. We were impressed by the organisation and professional approach of Cortech Developments. It was a unique event that brought together manufacturers, system end users and specifiers to discuss risk mitigation through innovation, integration and collaboration. The day showcased the latest market-leading solutions with an emphasis on simple integration, providing useful real world solutions for the everyday issues faced by the system user.” Cyber risk management As part of Cortech’s cyber security education agenda, COIE Bristol hosted a Keynote presentation from Steve Pilkington, technical director at IT security consultancy Italik. The presentation centred on the ten steps to cyber security management, which included advice on information risk management, secure configuration, network security, managing user privileges, user education and awareness, incident management, malware prevention, monitoring, removable media controls and home and mobile working. Pilkington, who boasts over 20 years’ experience as an infrastructure and network security consultant, told Risk UK: “It was great to be part of, and be able to present at, such a respected industry event attended by many high-profile organisations. The COIE provided the perfect platform for education around cyber security and how this should be factored in as part of an organisation’s business and security strategies. The threat is real and the risk needs to be mitigated through strategic planning and a particular focus on staff training, vulnerability management and, importantly, being prepared and having an incident plan in place.” Returning to Glasgow The COIE Series returns to The Lighthouse in Glasgow (which proved to be an excellent venue last year) on Tuesday 26 September. Paul Spence, marketing and communications manager at Cortech Developments (the specialist risk mitigation company that provides integrated software solutions for high security environments and Critical National Infrastructure) explained: “The Lighthouse is Scotland’s Centre for Design and Architecture and lends itself perfectly to an event of this nature. It provides first class facilities for our live demonstrations, technology partner areas and interactive sessions. The feedback regarding the event and venue from visitors last year was extremely positive, so it made perfect sense to return this year.” Offering his thoughts on last year’s event at The Lighthouse, Eric Brunger (senior innovation analyst for SP Energy Networks) remarked: “The COIE was different to any events that I had attended in the past, providing a focus around the presentation of live events and actual scenarios that are highly relevant to our market. The speakers also provided added value in respect of education and learning. It’s this format that makes these events work.” The technology groups and live demonstration provided added value for another COIE Glasgow 2016 attendee, namely Stephen Fleming (physical security manager at The State Hospital). “The event in Glasgow was expertly organised with quality partners. These events are a great networking opportunity where you have the chance to discuss the different challenges present across the security sector. I thought the presentation focused on the mitigation of risk associated with the operation and management of multiple CCTV systems was extremely impressive.” Looking ahead to COIE Glasgow 2017, Jason Blundell provided an insight into a new topic that will be covered at the event. “We’ll be bringing into focus integrated workflow and emergency response. Response to critical events and different threat levels should follow clearly-defined processes irrespective of operator experience and have to be managed effectively to prevent escalation.” Delegates will also be afforded an insight into the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) compliance process and the management of a cyber security resilience roadmap thanks to a Keynote presentation from Scott Simpson, CEO of The Security Circle. As a certified GDPR and cyber security consultant, Simpson advises organisations on all aspects of GDPR compliance and cyber resilience. Cortech will be joined in Glasgow by four collaborating technology partners: Avigilon, Commend, Harper Chalice and Paxton. COIE Glasgow itinerary 9.45 am: Arrival and Registration 10.30 am: Welcome from Cortech Developments 10.35 am: Industry Challenges in Focus 10.50 am: Guest Speaker – Scott Simpson (CEO of The Security Circle) on the EU’s GDPR 11.10 am: Live Software/Hardware Demonstration 11.50 am: Luncheon 12.15 pm: ‘Meet The Manufacturers’ 2.20 pm: Closing Statements Jason Blundell: Head of Sales at Cortech Developments If you’re an end user, security consultant or main contractor, join Cortech Developments and its partners at one of this year’s remaining events: • COIE Glasgow: 26 September 2017 • COIE Knutsford: 7 November 2017 Note that places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. For more information visit www.coie.uk.com 13 www.risk-uk.com
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