Facility Security


A Wing and A Prayer

A Wing and A Prayer

Nearly 3,000 members, plus parents and children from the community, use the Bartlett United Methodist Church in Bartlett, Tenn, as their home base for worship services, preschool and recreational activities.

The Art of Security

The Art of Security

Located just an hour west of Boston, the Worcester Art Museum is world-renowned for its 35,000-piece collection of paintings, sculptures, photographic prints, drawings and new media.

Climber Arrested After Scaling Trump Tower

Climber Arrested After Scaling Trump Tower

The 19-year-old had planned the climb, posting a YouTube video explaining his reasoning the day before.

Getting Smart About Smart Cards

Getting Smart About Smart Cards

The evolution of the credential has been moving toward a more secure technology.

1 Dead, 5 Wounded in London Knife Attack

1 Dead, 5 Wounded in London Knife Attack

Police say the woman killed in the attack was an American in her 60’s.

Faith Leaders Call for More Security Following Church Attack

Faith Leaders Call for More Security Following Church Attack

Religious leaders in France are calling for more security at buildings of faith after two men attacked a church in an attack claimed by ISIS.

UPDATE: Shooter Planned Munich Rampage for a Year

UPDATE: Shooter Planned Munich Rampage for a Year

The shooter, an 18-year-old, had been researching mass shootings for over a year.

Heavy Security Expected at the Democratic National Convention

Heavy Security Expected at the Democratic National Convention

Between 35,000 and 50,000 protesters are expected to show up in Philadelphia for the DNC.



3 Baton Rouge Officers Dead in Ambush

Police Officers Intentionally Targeted in Baton Rouge Ambush

Three Baton Rouge officers were killed in the line of duty on Sunday, July 17.

Cleveland Police Union Asks for Suspension of Open Carry

Cleveland Police Union Asks for Suspension of Open Carry

Due to the amount of gun violence in the country before the beginning of the Republican National Convention, police are asking for tighter restrictions on open carry firearms.

Cleveland Students Fear for Safety during Republican National Convention

Cleveland Students Fear for Safety during Republican National Convention

Cleveland’s Case Western Reserve University has closed for the duration of the RNC as students voice concerns over safety.

Prestage Farms rolls out surveillance equipment to keep things in perspective

An Eye On Farming

Although poultry farming has been considered by many to be a relatively lowtech operation, management of Prestage Farms has instead embraced technology as a means of ensuring the highest quality products possible, and they approached Clinton, North Carolina-based security integrator Star Communications for help.

New Security Measures for the Indy 500

New Security Measures for the Indy 500

As a result of the record-breaking crowds flocking to the Indy 500, new security measures have been brought in.

Security Tightened at Baltimore Courthouse ahead of Verdict

Security Tightened at Baltimore Courthouse ahead of Verdict

The verdict in the trail against Officer Edwards Nero in the case against Freddie Gray is set to be read May 23, among tightened security.

The Mall at Millenia: Where Reputation is Key

The Mall at Millenia: Where Reputation is Key

The Mall at Millenia in Orlando, Florida uses its good reputation to prevent crime at the facility.

DHS has Plans for Airport Security Lines, Urges Patience

DHS has Plans for Airport Security Lines, Urges Patience

The US Department of Homeland Security has put forward a plan for the long airport security lines, but first they’ll need a little patience from passengers.

The Benefits of an Integrated Security System vs. Physical Security Guards

Online Exclusive: The Benefits of an Integrated Security System vs. Physical Security Guards

The benefits of a custom-made, integrated security system far outweigh the alternatives, and it makes sense, too. In a time where technology rules our every day lives, it has outsmarted the possibilities of human error and can detect a variety of system errors without breaking a sweat.

National Park Uses Security System to Identify Vandals

National Park Uses Security System to Identify Vandals

Death Valley National Park in Nevada is investigating an incident involving three vandals.

Homeland Security to Begin Massive Study on Subway Airflow

Homeland Security to Begin Massive Study on Subway Airflow

Security professionals are researching the air patterns throughout New York’s subway system as a proactive measure against terrorist attacks on mass transit units.

Two Dead after Ex-Employee Opens Fire on Transportation Company

Two Dead after Ex-Employee Opens Fire on Transportation Company

Officers in Katy, Texas are investigating two dead in what seems to be a disgruntled employee case.

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  • Maximizing Your Security Budget This Year

    7 Ways You Can Secure a High-Traffic Commercial Security Gate  

    Your commercial security gate is one of your most powerful tools to keep thieves off your property. Without a security gate, your commercial perimeter security plan is all for nothing. Read Now

  • Organizations Struggle with Outdated Security Approaches, While Online Threats Increase

    Cloudflare Inc, recently published its State of Application Security 2024 Report. Findings from this year's report reveal that security teams are struggling to keep pace with the risks posed by organizations’ dependency on modern applications—the technology that underpins all of today’s most used sites. The report underscores that the volume of threats stemming from issues in the software supply chain, increasing number of distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks and malicious bots, often exceed the resources of dedicated application security teams. Read Now

  • Cloud Resources Have Become Biggest Targets for Cyberattacks According to New Research

    Thales recently announced the release of the 2024 Thales Cloud Security Study, its annual assessment on the latest cloud security threats, trends and emerging risks based on a survey of nearly 3000 IT and security professionals across 18 countries in 37 industries. As the use of the cloud continues to be strategically vital to many organizations, cloud resources have become the biggest targets for cyber-attacks, with SaaS applications (31%), Cloud Storage (30%) and Cloud Management Infrastructure (26%) cited as the leading categories of attack. As a result, protecting cloud environments has risen as the top security priority ahead of all other security disciplines. Read Now

  • Survey: 79 Percent of U.S. Business Leaders Using AI to Enhance Fraud Prevention Efforts

    The US economy is facing a significant surge in online fraud, with nearly 90% of business leaders reporting it costs them up to 9% of their annual revenue. This is a key finding from the Veriff Fraud Industry Pulse Survey 2024, which surveyed hundreds of senior decision-makers and fraud leaders across various sectors in the US. Read Now

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  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction. 3

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. 3

  • HD2055 Modular Barricade

    Delta Scientific’s electric HD2055 modular shallow foundation barricade is tested to ASTM M50/P1 with negative penetration from the vehicle upon impact. With a shallow foundation of only 24 inches, the HD2055 can be installed without worrying about buried power lines and other below grade obstructions. The modular make-up of the barrier also allows you to cover wider roadways by adding additional modules to the system. The HD2055 boasts an Emergency Fast Operation of 1.5 seconds giving the guard ample time to deploy under a high threat situation. 3