Intersec 2025: Leo Levit on the Future of Video Surveillance Authenticity
At Intersec 2025, held from January 14-16 in Dubai, the topic of video authenticity took center stage. The presentation, titled “Matter of Trust: Media Authenticity in Video Surveillance,” was delivered by Leo Levit, Chairman of the Onvif Steering Committee, as part of the Intersec Security Leader’s Summit.
Founded in 2008, Onvif is a well-recognized industry forum driving interoperability for IP-based physical security products. The organization has a global member base of established camera, video management system, and access control companies, with more than 30,000 profile conformant products. Onvif offers various profiles for streaming video, video recording and storage, physical access control, advanced video streaming, metadata and events for analytics applications, and access control peripherals.
The session addressed the growing need to authenticate video footage in an era where sophisticated tools can create deepfakes and subtly alter videos in ways that are challenging for the human eye to detect. Levit emphasized the importance of safeguarding the authenticity of video to ensure it remains a trusted source of evidence in court and an accurate record of events.
The presentation highlighted the need to authenticate video directly from the camera as it is captured, ensuring that the footage remains unaltered and reliable. This approach is crucial in maintaining the integrity of video surveillance in the face of advancing AI technologies.
The event reinforced the importance of video authenticity in the security industry and showcased the ongoing efforts to develop and implement standards that ensure the reliability and trustworthiness of surveillance footage.
