10 Jan Vivotek and Trend Micro announce strategic partnership in cyber security ready for Intersec
Vivotek and Trend Micro are teaming up to form a strategic partnership to offer cutting-edge cyber-defense solutions that will utilise their combined experience in the fields of cyber security and IP surveillance with the new cyber security products on show for the first time at Intersec in Dubai.
End-users as a result will benefit from partnership enables users to enjoy higher levels of network security when deploying Vivotek’s network cameras and strengthen defenses in response to the emerging security challenges of the Internet of Things (IoT).
Dr Steve Ma, vice president of Vivotek brand business research & development division, commented, “Our approach requires a tight integration between hardware-based security features and software applications. Joining forces with Trend Micro is a vital step and together we are proud to roll out the first cybersecurity enhanced network cameras in the IP surveillance industry. Thanks to Trend Micro IoT Security for Surveillance Cameras (TMIS-CAM) solution, these cameras are able to automatically detect and prevent credential attack and block suspicious events. Both parties are committed to reduce security vulnerabilities, and develop a safety net for the IoT ecosystem.”
“As more and more network cameras connecting to Internet for cloud-related services,” said Dr Terence Liu, vice president of Network Threat Defense Technology Group at Trend Micro, “securing the cameras from network security perspective is getting vital. The cooperation with VIVOTEK demonstrates an effective and practical approach of IoT security by combining deep knowledge of cameras and network threats.”