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
For those of you who know me, I'm a foodie at heart! I love experiencing new flavors and flavor combinations, but the magical component of sharing a meal with someone is how food brings people together, whether they naturally mesh or not. Sharing food with people has a way of breaking down barriers and allowing people to just be themselves in conversation and human togetherness.
- By Ginger Hill
- Oct 01, 2014
Dual view legislation for cargo screening in the United Kingdom will fall into place in January 2015. This has been a phased-in approach to allow freight-handling companies to make the necessary equipment and procedural changes.
- By John Leach
- Oct 01, 2014
Savannah, Georgia is a study in contrast. As the state’s oldest city, it was founded long before the American Revolution. Yet, beneath its cobblestoned streets lies 38 miles of fiber optic cable, evidence of a metro-region firmly rooted in modernity.
- By John Merlino
- Oct 01, 2014
To accomplish such a comprehensive and multi-stage migration and expansion—
and avoid issuing brand new credentials to nearly 20,000 employees —the
team devised a strategy to run C•CURE 9000 on the front end using proximity
technology with the legacy access control system running in the background
to support the existing magnetic stripe cards.
- By Jim Stankevich
- Oct 01, 2014
For small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), access control needs to be affordable, scalable and easy to install, manage and maintain. Business is no longer left at the office, as today’s small business owner needs control and visibility of the organization while on the go.
- By Andrew Wren
- Oct 01, 2014
California’s historic State Capitol building, completed in Sacramento in 1874, has seen its share of serious security episodes during its colorful existence. In 1927, a lobbyist shot and murdered a secretary on the fourth floor.
For Conlin Properties, IP surveillance cameras from Axis Communications have played a critical role in the program’s success. Executives estimate that they have seen a 40 percent reduction in incident calls since they started using and publicizing these cameras.
- By Fredrik Nilsson
- Oct 01, 2014
You don’t get much more passionate than Alan Forman, and there isn’t anyone more personable to their staff and co-workers. Forman is the co-founder and president of Altronix, located in Brooklyn, N.Y.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Oct 01, 2014
With a packed schedule of back-to-back meetings, quick drive-bys to say hi to new and old acquaintances within the security industry, an early-morning breakfast and, of course, no time for lunch, I welcomed a full day on the ASIS 2014 tradeshow floor.
- By Ginger Hill
- Oct 01, 2014
Many people envision law enforcement agencies around the country as resembling mythical portrayals on TV and in movies, with leading-edge technology that can track every suspect’s move across the grid.
- By Dave Denson
- Oct 01, 2014
Over the years, remote monitoring has become increasingly sophisticated as wireless area network (WAN) bandwidth, transmission speeds and image quality have improved. Today’s remote monitoring systems can scale almost infinitely, making them cost-effective solutions for securing large, geographically dispersed environments.
- By Kenichi Mori
- Oct 01, 2014
Director Pierson brings up some new concerns about the Secret Service.
- By Matt Holden
- Sep 30, 2014