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PORT SECURITY

PILOT PROJECT: veri? es, resolves and tracks information. Eliminating stove-

FUTURE PROOFED, AND BUSINESS FRIENDLY piped data streams, its rules engine and work ? ow tools give

While Vidsys has many clients spread out over a broad busi- management the ability to pre-determine what data should ness mix, the DP World’s installation at the London Gateway be correlated and what should be ? ltered out. CSIM soft- ware uses ? ltering rules based on time, location, duration, was a pilot project. DP World in this case had the advantage of starting its security measures with ‘a clean sheet of pa- frequency and type.

per.’ The terminal, built from scratch on a cleared piece of

The term “force multiplier” is much used but often mis- understood concept. For Vidsys customers, it means that an reclaimed land, allowed DP World and Vidsys to collaborate on a custom-built package, and not one which addressed exist- organization might be able to reduce headcount in their secu- ing stovepiped assets. Not every terminal can do that, but from rity teams, but that isn’t necessarily what it is all about. Us- ing personnel more effectively and empowering them with the this project, DP World now has a blueprint for its next security right information and tools, a facility can increase its security upgrade elsewhere.

As a ? rm that [globally] handled a record number of TEU’s coverage by combining technology and people.

Real port security doesn’t just involve what’s inside the in 2017, security will always be at the forefront. But, even fence. That’s because port authorities and terminals that were the safest terminal is of no value if it isn’t making money. previously focused inside the perimeter can now collaborate The need to balance the security requirement with the need to ensure that commerce also ? ows smoothly is no easy task. with outside law enforcement and ? rst responders. That in- teroperability enhances Maritime Domain Awareness. So, For that reason, DP World keeps the all-important Terminal when a threat occurs it can be resolved accurately, ef? ciently Operating System (TOS) and the Vidsys platform separate from one another. That said; when a security concern requires and consistently.

CSIM provides the ability to manage situations in real-time. a container to be moved from one area to another for inspec-

First responders, supervisors, IT staff and senior executives tion or quarantine, that can be done without impeding other with authorized credentials can access CSIM from anywhere commerce. Bottom line: dwell time and truck turnarounds via mobile device (tablet, cell phone) for enhanced situational are critical metrics at any box terminal. As the ? rst DP World

Terminal to use Vidsys, Hitchcock says much went into that awareness. Mobility is more important than ever. A true web- based and open architecture platform, Vidsys is fully enabled planning. “It is future-proofed,” he says ? atly.

for mobile users. Decision makers from a single organization

DATA THEY NEED – AND NOTHING MORE or multiple entities can collaborate real-time and to share

In the port security industry, the “so what?” factor is an im- time-sensitive, actionable information both with executives portant catch phrase. In other words, security regimes bom- and incident responders via mobile devices.

Colin Hitchcock, Harbor Master & Head of ISPS security bard security personnel with millions of bytes from myriad sources. The ‘noise’ sometimes overwhelms the security mis- at DP World’s London Gateway explained, “Through the Vid- sys platform, we are able to extend our ability to monitor the sion. This is overcome by algorithms that sift through all the port, our assets, and increase the ef? ciency and effectiveness data to transmit only what is important to the watch team.

Vidsys provides what they describe as “Converged Security of our security program.” The 2 two-square mile area port is surrounded by an 11 kilometer fence line, creating a massive and Information Management.” Hitchcock explained the con- cept by saying, “We have a control room, fences, HD cameras, infrastructure to be monitored and managed.

Through highly automated technology, Vidsys helps the movement sensors, thermal imaging cameras, access control port run all data through a 24/7 Security Control Room, with systems, guards out on patrol and many other security mea- a separate control room reserved for elevated security alerts. sures in place. Roving patrols carry WEB cams and we have

A particular feature of the CSIM platform that the DP World drones as well. All of that has to come back to one area. What

I didn’t want was a bank of thousands of small cameras [or

London Gateway Harbor Master uses frequently includes Vid- readouts] which just becomes a blur in front of the operators sys’ innovative, smart reporting capability.

For DP World, the Vidsys system incorporates a minimum in the control. Absolutely – the information is ? ltered.”

Vidsys helps the port run all data through a 24/7 Security of 28 standard operating procedures (SOP) that de? nes se- curity in terms of ? ow diagrams, outlining who needs to be Control Room, with a separate control room reserved for el- called, and what happens next in the event of an emergency. evated security alerts. A particular feature of the CSIM plat-

The Vidsys security program incorporates local servers on form that the DP World London Gateway Harbor Master uses site, which Hitchcock says – in a nod to the cyber threat – are frequently includes Vidsys’ innovative, smart reporting capa- not connected to anything outside the terminal. He adds, “We bility. Smart Reporting means that, for example, DP World can have alerts that are tied to an area on a map, whereupon don’t even allow USB sticks.” www.maritimelogisticsprofessional.com 49

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