barox Kommunikation AG has announced that its Ethernet switch products and advanced DMS network monitoring tool are now integrated to Genesys by ISM – the CAPSS approved command and control platform.
Genesys by ISM & barox
Genesys by ISM is an advanced command and control software solution that delivers integrated command and control over site-wide security systems, building management solutions and databases.
Working with high security and government clients, ISM develop a workflow based on its security protocols, standard operating procedures and compliance requirements.
These can be defined into security or other related actions, such as public safety.
The Genesys software delivers overarching rules by exception across the disparate platforms, enabling operators to evaluate the situation from a single pane of glass front end, irrespective of the original equipment manufacturer.
The CAPSS approved Genesys by ISM command and control platform is now fully integrated with barox switches and the webpage of each switch is available on the Genesys display.
The integration of the barox DMS health monitoring tool by ISM’s in-house R&D team is said to have resulted in a system management platform and switch solution that offers CAPSS system performance.
This is vital for high security CNI applications such as defence, utilities, custodial, finance etc.
Diagnostic tools
The new Genesys/barox integration affords users access to the full range of barox technology benefits.
This includes Active Camera Monitoring, PoE monitoring, Active PoE Power-up Management and Non-Stop PoE.
The easy-to-use graphical interface and diagnostic tools reportedly give the ability for network switches to act as ‘health centres’ for other devices on the network.
In addition, providing peace-of-mind for the end user, the integration delivers strengthened cybersecurity between the camera and command and control platform, including authentication certificate login.
Other barox user benefits include 100Mbits – 1000Mbits Jumbo Frames, to ensure camera frames are not lost and periodic auto camera ‘ping’ to check and report their status.
barox tools also include cable diagnostics and remote switch traffic monitoring.
Device management
If an IP device goes offline, the barox switch will automatically attempt to recover the device, in many cases negating the need for an engineering visit to re-start a camera, saving on down time and costs.
If a camera is used in a custody suite application, for example, the camera can be remotely switched off for privacy if required.
The integration includes a ‘device tamper’ feature, i.e., unplugging an access controller.
In this event, the Genesys/barox solution will lock the port, protecting the network from an inside attack. If a port goes down, it will be disconnected, and an alert sent to the user.
“Greater assurance for our clients”
“The ability to have relevant critical alarms from the barox integration provides greater assurance for our clients,” says Stephen Smith, Managing Director, ISM.
“With the high levels of control available, Genesys can disable ports when tampers are detected from the edge devices such as card readers and access control panels greatly enhancing the levels of security.
“The combination of great hardware and leading-edge systems integration provides improved protection and cyber-resilience for our valued customers.”
“Extensive integration capability”
Rudolf Rohr, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, barox commented: “barox’s technical ability to integrate its DMS network monitoring tool into third-party VMS platforms is unique in the security market.
“This integration has the potential to dramatically reduce support calls and costs for Genesys by ISM installers and end users, by helping to quickly pinpoint and potentially resolve network, device and cable issues without any user interaction.
“Ensuring the cyber element of physical protection systems is secure, the barox switches supported for integration are the RY Series range of Layer 3, 8 and 24 port models with PoE.
“Our extensive integration capability sets barox apart from other switch providers and this new integration is another step towards further extending the reach of our international brand.”
