From simple photo IDs of the past to 2D barcodes and the now ubiquitous use of video cameras, businesses, schools and venues are constantly looking for better ways to protect people and property.
- By Denis Petrov
- Mar 01, 2019
The way that smart cards are issued has changed dramatically in the last several years with the advent of cloud-based systems that enable the entire process to be managed and executed remotely, and with printer/encoder breakthroughs that significantly boost throughput, reliability and energy efficiency.
- By Robin Tandon
- Feb 01, 2019
The Internet of Things (IoT) promises greater connectivity, which, when properly leveraged, can provide invaluable insight into our organizations and our operational environments. In the security sector, increased connectivity between sensors and systems gives us access to more data than we thought possible even just a few years ago.
- By Jimmy Palatsoukas
- Feb 01, 2019
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to upgrade security with new airfield perimeter fence.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 07, 2019
A Department of Defense report found no anti-virus, no data encryption and no multi factor authentication.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 19, 2018
Courthouses in Tennessee will receive funding to increase security.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Dec 17, 2018
When it comes to access control, it all boils down to companies trying to determine whether you are who you say you are, and whether you are authorized to access certain information. As we all know, both those are tall orders to fill.
- By Jeff Capone
- Dec 01, 2018
A courthouse in Rock County, Wisconsin is getting security upgrades.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 29, 2018
Students at three universities can now access their student ID cards on their iPhone.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Oct 23, 2018
As many of you will have experienced, the planning, configuration, installation and reporting of a video security project involves multiple tools and extensive man hours to complete and document the process. Managing several projects efficiently through each phase can be a difficult task for system integrators.
Mobile access to homes and offices is not a new concept, but in 2018, why do we still have to carry around bulky keys when we have our phone with us?
- By Eric Trabold
- Oct 11, 2018
With unexpected severe weather and natural disasters looming, one power outage can leave your customers’ businesses at risk.
- By Joe Padilla
- Oct 04, 2018
Cloud technologies are giving people access through their mobile phones and other devices to a variety of new experiences, while making their workplaces smarter and more data-driven.
- By Hilding Arrehed
- Oct 01, 2018
Northwestern Mutual operated several disparate security systems for access control, alarm management, intercom, video and visitor management. The new building project provided an opportunity to upgrade the security system and overall security program.
- By Kim Rahfaldt
- Oct 01, 2018
Hong Kong Airport cabin crews believe new rules on luggage create unnecessary security risks.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Sep 17, 2018
A gunman in Bakersfield, Calif. killed his wife and four others before turning the gun on himself Thursday night.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Sep 13, 2018
ABC is tightening security at its Sydney headquarters after a man infiltrated security and assaulted an employee.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Sep 11, 2018
Florida officials are boosting security at and around airports for the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Sep 11, 2018
Technology innovations are being introduced to the market at an increasingly accelerated pace and the established multi-national companies that have long enjoyed strong market shares and growth rates are being challenged by hundreds of startups.
- By Robert Lydic
- Sep 01, 2018
A man defied security measures to kill his bedridden wife and himself, rattling hospital staff.
- By Jordan Lutke
- Aug 31, 2018
Even if guests put up a “Do Not Disturb” sign on their door, security will enter the room to perform the search.
- By Jordan Lutke
- Aug 23, 2018
Beginning Wednesday, security officers were stationed at all entrances to help guide visitors to the appropriate areas. Security at the facility is also limiting entrance to the hospital to three locations and the Emergency Department.
YouTube intends to bulk up security at the company's headquarters after a shooting on campus that injured three people.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Aug 09, 2018
A test last year showed gate checks using the facial recognition was more than twice the pace of the conventional system using x-ray with visual siting by security guards.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Aug 08, 2018
The move comes after several high profile homicides and other violent crimes on the BART system.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Aug 08, 2018
A North Carolina growing area for marijuana is getting increased security.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Aug 07, 2018
Sooner or later, a smartphone app will be able to unlock your car. But what are the potential security issues that come with this new technology?
- By Andy Allan
- Jul 18, 2018
The Crimson Tide will be introducing metal detectors to football games starting in the fall.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jul 18, 2018
Office security is always important, but in the summer, it can get more lax.
- By Katie Torrance
- Jul 12, 2018
As with all major sporting and entertainment events, the goal is for everyone using a ticket to have purchased it from the authorized ticketing entity and to have a seamless experience both when they pick it up and when they present it at the venue.
- By Cesare Paciello
- Jul 11, 2018
With more than 120 permanent network cameras in place at Volunteer Stadium and Howard J. Lamade Stadium, Little League International works to add new technologies each year to keep the installation as secure as possible
- By Courtney Dillon Pedersen
- Jul 11, 2018
Catholic churches in Fort Worth have removed signs banning guns, but that doesn't mean the policy has changed.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jul 09, 2018
The National Zoo is the only Smithsonian public venue without security screening.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jul 09, 2018
Five people have been killed in a shooting at a local newspaper building in Maryland.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jun 28, 2018
Metal detectors are being added to entrances at PNC Field
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jun 26, 2018
The city council approved $114,000 for security cameras to be installed at the parks and an additional $100,000 for park security
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jun 13, 2018
Installing alarms, safety training and fencing could be the difference in a secure farm.
- By Katie Torrance
- Jun 07, 2018
The Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati is the hallmark of America’s greatest pastime and home to baseball’s oldest franchise, the Cincinnati Reds. In addition to new food and entertainment options, providing high-end visual technology was a large priority—delivering a bevy of video walls, projectors, interactive screens, and flat screens that would entertain fans in and out of their seats for the ultimate game day.
- By Taft Stricklin
- Jun 01, 2018
With more than 21,000 individual artworks on display at any given time, the Butler Institute of American Art sought out a security system to assist the guards in monitoring the vast amount of rooms and corridors filled with priceless works.
- By David Tynan
- Jun 01, 2018
Technologies continuously evolve to become better, faster and more efficient. In turn, users become smarter, quicker and more productive.
- By Robert Gaulden
- Jun 01, 2018