Facility Security


Just How Safe and Secure are Inflight Meals

Just How Safe and Secure are Inflight Meals

Recent report raises questions about airline food safety and security.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 16, 2014

VidSys Demonstrating its New Release 7.7 PSIM Software at ASIS

National Language Support means that the software can easily adapt to various languages without code changes.

  • Sep 15, 2014

Tyco Brings CEM to Americas

The security products company brings its brand of intelligent access control solutions over.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 11, 2014
Columnist Says Those with Footage Have the Power

Columnist Says Those with Footage Have the Power

In the aftermath of the Ray Rice Scandal, it comes down to those with the camera footage.

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 09, 2014

Siemens Building Technologies Teams with Quantum Secure

Significantly expands global channel for SAFE Suite of software products.

  • Sep 08, 2014

Honeywell Announces Expanded Vista Panel Support Capability for Crestron Dealers

VISTA Security Panels can now communicate with Crestron 2- and 3-Series Control Systems through Honeywell 4232 Connected Building Module.

  • Sep 05, 2014
Security at NFL Stadiums a Top Priority

Security at NFL Stadiums a Top Priority

As the season gets underway, stadiums are taking some new security measures

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 05, 2014
Google Maps Sees Every Nook and Cranny Inside Buildings

Google Maps Sees Every Nook and Cranny Inside Buildings

Google believes Cartographer will be useful for trade shows, conferences and concerts.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 04, 2014


3-D Printed Skeleton Key Can Open Almost Any Lock in Seconds

3-D Printed Skeleton Key Can Open Almost Any Lock in Seconds

Quickly breach high-security locks by using a printed "bump" key.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Sep 03, 2014
Eastern Michigan University Nearing Completion of Major Security Upgrades

Eastern Michigan University Nearing Completion of Major Security Upgrades

The university is installing new security cameras and AEDs with more upgrades to follow

  • By Matt Holden
  • Sep 03, 2014

Protect a Key

When Steven Shaker wants to know who last took a car on his lot out for a demo or wants to see the demo history of a specific vehicle, all he has to do is go to his computer and check the Morse Watchmans KeyPro software for the answer.

  • By Ralph C. Jensen
  • Sep 01, 2014

Enhancing the Customer Experience

Consumers’ expectations about their shopping experience at brickand- mortar, retail stores are changing. Mobile devices allow consumers to find any information they need with just a few clicks of a button, and this sense of immediacy has spread to how they shop.

  • By Ted Guzek
  • Sep 01, 2014

Local Police Searching Security Cameras for Evidence in Arson of Football Player’s Vehicle

Arkansas quarterback Brandon Allen’s car was burned on Aug. 25

  • By Matt Holden
  • Aug 28, 2014

Advantech's 7" Handheld Pocket Pad Brings Full-size Computing to Mobile Healthcare Applications

Designed especially for use in clinical applications such as EMR, BCMA/CLMA, CPOE, PACS and radiology, is an extension of hospital information system (HIS) and is an ideal PDA.

  • Aug 27, 2014
Tips and Strategies for Securing Datacenters

Tips and Strategies for Securing Datacenters

It's a given that datacenters have sophisticated cybersecurity tools, but what about the facility itself?

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Aug 26, 2014
Elementary Schools in Winston-Salem, N.C., Install Security Cameras in Every Classroom

Elementary Schools in Winston-Salem, N.C., Install Security Cameras in Every Classroom

The WSFCS school system also installed GPS trackers on every school bus

  • By Matt Holden
  • Aug 26, 2014

IRONCLAD Provides Solar Farms with Complete Perimeter Security Solution

Effective perimeter security that will prevent strangers from entering restricted areas.

  • Aug 20, 2014
Hospital Security Breach Steals Data from 4.5 Million Patients

Hospital Security Breach Steals Data from 4.5 Million Patients

Community Health Systems in Central Florida hospitals are affected by the breach

  • By Matt Holden
  • Aug 20, 2014
Nuclear Regulatory Commission Computers Hacked

Nuclear Regulatory Commission Computers Hacked

Internal investigation reveals three breaches in past three years, twice foreign related and once unidentifiable.

  • By Ginger Hill
  • Aug 19, 2014
German Artists Claim Responsibility for the White Flags on the Brooklyn Bridge

German Artists Claim Responsibility for the White Flags on the Brooklyn Bridge

Two artists say they made the flags themselves

  • By Matt Holden
  • Aug 13, 2014

Featured

  • The Impact of Convergence Between IT and Physical Security

    For years, the worlds of physical security and information technology (IT) remained separate. While they shared common goals and interests, they often worked in silos. Read Now

  • Unlocking Trustworthy AI: Building Transparency in Security Governance

    In situations where AI supports important security tasks like leading investigations and detecting threats and anomalies, transparency is essential. When an incident occurs, investigators must trace the logic behind each automated response to confirm its validity or spot errors. Demanding interpretable AI turns opaque “black boxes” into accountable partners that enhance, rather than compromise, organizational defense. Read Now

  • Seeking Innovative Solutions

    Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression and Acceptance. You may recognize these terms as the “5 Phases” of a grieving process, but they could easily describe the phases one goes through before adopting any new or emerging innovation or technology, especially in a highly risk-averse industry like security. However, the desire for convenience in all aspects of modern life is finally beginning to turn the tide from old school hardware as the go-to towards more user-friendly, yet still secure, door solutions. Read Now

  • Where AI Meets Human Judgment

    Artificial intelligence is everywhere these days. It is driving business growth, shaping consumer experiences, and showing up in places most of us never imagined just a few years ago. Read Now

  • Report: Only 44 Percent of Organizations are Fully Equipped to Support Secure AI

    Delinea recently published new research on the impact of artificial intelligence in reshaping identity security. According to the report, “AI in Identity Security Demands a New Playbook,” only 44% of organizations say their security architecture is fully equipped to support secure AI, despite widespread confidence in their current capabilities. Read Now

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New Products

  • 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.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.