Analytics Insights: Adapting to the Government Security Market

Originally published on Source Security.

What are the unique aspects of the government market, and how should the industry adapt?

Addressing the challenges of the current government security market requires innovative solutions tailored to meet unique requirements. Three key aspects stand out: funding constraints, network and information security concerns, and the need for open-source, commercial off-the-shelf AI capabilities to disrupt an aging, analog-centric environment.

Addressing Budget Constraints

Government agencies often grapple with budget limitations which hinder their adoption of modern surveillance technologies. They desperately need to reduce man-hours for video analysis by deploying AI-based video analytics at scale. These solutions enable government users to address pixel-based false alarms, enhance real-time response efficiency, and more. For this reason, finding solutions that optimize resource allocation help overcome budget constraints by providing a quantifiable return on investment.

Supporting Data Privacy

Data privacy is paramount in government surveillance and finding solutions that prioritize the safeguarding of sensitive information while still providing the valuable information needed to enhance safety is no easy task. Technology providers must support their government customers by educating themselves on Authority to Operate (ATO) certifications and by adhering to stringent data and network security protocols.

Creating Collaborative Partnerships

Lastly, collaboration between technology partners and government agencies is essential, and our industry can do more to support anon-proprietary approach that aligns with regulatory funding and compliance requirements. By providing more open-source, off-the-shelf solutions, we as an industry can support the modernization needs of our government customers, thereby enhancing security and safeguarding people, property, and assets for public markets.

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About the Author

John Merlino is the Federal Director for US Government programs at BriefCam — the leading provider of video analytics solutions that enable people, communities, and companies of any size to unlock the value of video surveillance content. With over two decades of active military service and experience in the United States Navy, John serves as the primary liaison for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other federal agencies, interpreting government security strategies, objectives, policies, and regulations within the evolving artificial intelligence space. Mr. Merlino is a certified Physical Security Professional (PSP) through ASIS International.