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Video
archived on premise
Video is encrypted using AES-256 with a User-created encryption key
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Communication between cloud is secured over TLS connection
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Users can access both on-premise and cloud video seamlessly
Video transferred to Cloud after X days (user defined)
Data center giants such as Microsoft are also easing this transition with the introduction of cloud platforms such as Azure Government, which meets public sector security, pri- vacy and compliance standards. In the security realm, the cloud will play a huge part in keeping costs down while surveillance needs continue to evolve.
n 2011, the United States Government issued its cloud-first policy, asking government agencies to evaluate cloud-based services and implement them if deemed secure, reliable and cost-efficient. In a recent report called “Cloud Computing - Additional Opportunities and Savings Need to Be Pursued,” the United States Government Accountability Offi ce (GAO) determined that while $96 million was saved across the nine polled agen- cies that moved applications to the cloud, only 2 percent of the total IT budget was allocated to cloud services. The GAO concluded that there is still “ample opportunities for addi- tional progress and substantial cost savings.” As more regulatory compliance and guidelines are de- veloped, government agencies are putting an emphasis on cloud initiatives and evaluating what existing applications can benefit from a transition to the cloud. Law enforcement agencies are among those most interested, as they are usu- ally responsible for implementing and managing numerous technologies that keep our cities safe. While there might be speculation that the cloud is un- safe, tier-one cloud providers have implemented far more stringent security measures for their infrastructures than independent organizations, ensuring the right security mechanisms are in place such as encrypted communica- tions, data protection capabilities, and strong user authen- tication and password protection.
Understanding the Benefits of Cloud Services Cloud services allow law enforcement to deploy fully hosted surveillance systems for a cost-effective monthly fee, avoiding the approvals and grants required for lump- sum capital expenditures on procuring more on-premises servers. Cloud services also eliminate the need to find ad- ditional rack space, and to cool, power and maintain stor- age hardware, while freeing up valuable IT resources for other projects.
The unique aspect about cloud services is that law en- forcement agencies do not need to move everything to the cloud. It is not an all-or-nothing type scenario. Instead, po- lice departments can slowly transition to cloud services by hosting newer devices in the cloud or implementing new cloud-based applications while still keeping on-premises servers for existing technologies and uses. The reality is that as cities continue to expand their sur- veillance efforts, private data centers will become diffi cult to manage, maintain and afford. Adding more high-resolution cameras to achieve clearer footage and better coverage, and accommodating new federal legislation that demands video be kept for longer periods of time are also factors encouraging law enforcement to look at cloud services as a source for more affordable storage.
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