An unidentified man was able to get access to a secure area backstage at an appearance by the president
- By Matt Holden
- Oct 06, 2014
HID Global recently announced completion of an access control pilot at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., that has validated the use of smartphones as a convenient and compelling new way to open doors with a “tap” or using the company’s patented “Twist and Go” gesture technology for opening doors and gates from a distance.
Program advocates technology specialization and innovative new business development practices.
New features and services create a more valuable and powerful end-to-end solution.
Increased emphasis on new technologies, a compelling value proposition, and a higher level of technical support demonstrated by company.
Important highlights include previews of MxMultiViewer, MxDisplay management station and i25 Hemispheric camera.
Two companies provide a cloud-based video surveillance service and cloud-to-camera solution for small, medium and enterprise organizations in the U.S. and Canada.
New handheld reader ideal for mustering, remote/portable applications.
System Galaxy v.10.4 enables innovative applications to track student movement.
Turbo485 delivers speeds up to 10X faster than conventional 485 readers using legacy RS485 architecture.
Package offers onsite solution, mobile platform and enterprise guard software allowing multi-site enterprises to leverage a central web-based management console.
STELLAR low-light technology, on-board storage and more deliver added security.
Optimized 8.3MP UHD resolution at 30fps delivers unparalleled image quality.
Full duplex 100Mbps solution extends range up to 500m.
Midspan injectors support PoE, PoE+ and hi-PoE edge devices.
Enables remote status monitoring/reporting and control of eFlow power supplies.
New models accommodate high-speed edge devices using coax infrastructure.
Many are aware of cyber security issues on a global basis, making cyber security the responsibility of everyone who interacts with the Internet in some form or fashion.
- By Ginger Hill
- Oct 03, 2014
The attack also affected an estimated seven million businesses.
- By Matt Holden
- Oct 03, 2014
Joseph Clancy has admitted that they “know they’ve got to clean up their act”
- By Matt Holden
- Oct 02, 2014
For the first time, I was able to attend a women-in-the-industry-type of event at ASIS this year, a panel discussion with members of Women in Security and (ISC)2, a first combo session of this type for ASIS.
- By Ginger Hill
- Oct 02, 2014
With sore muscles in my shoulders, legs and feet, ASIS 2014 is complete. I'm back home in Texas now, with many innovative thoughts about the security industry and good memories to boot.
- By Ginger Hill
- Oct 02, 2014
ASIS 2014 is all said and done. It seems to me many of the exhibitors had some great new technology to share with attendees. I saw a number of products that will make a different in the industry for some time to come.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 02, 2014
The man was a security contractor with three prior convictions for assault and battery.
- By Matt Holden
- Oct 01, 2014
Since the aftermath of 9/11, the United States has intensified transportation security efforts across the board. For most of us, stronger security measures have been focused at the nation’s airports, where travelers are subject to more stringent screening protocols.
- By Mark H. Johnson, Greg Russell
- Oct 01, 2014
One of the perks of my job is the opportunity to travel around the country and visit various product manufacturers. Not long ago, I took a swing through Southern California with an itinerary of visiting seven or eight companies.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 01, 2014
How can the United States ensure that the millions of visitors who travel to this country with a temporary visa uphold their agreement to leave before it expires, while also enhancing convenience for travelers? Biometrics technology holds the answer. In fact, this technology dramatically lowered cost estimates for U.S. airport exit control systems from $6 to $3 billion in 2008 to $1 billion today.
- By James Albers
- Oct 01, 2014
Trying to navigate through the numerous security regulations that are in place for government agencies and facilities can be a daunting challenge, even to the most seasoned security professionals.
- By Dennis Raefield
- Oct 01, 2014
Declining crime rates in many major cities can be attributed in part to technological advancements that deter prospective criminals and bolster rapid response time when crime does occur.
- By Alex Asnovich
- Oct 01, 2014
By now, most security professionals are familiar with the two types of wireless that have been used in access control implementations for the last decade or so.
- By Benjamin Hopkins
- Oct 01, 2014