December 2013
- AIRPORT SECURITY - Expanding and Upgrading
- INDUSTRY GROWTH - Expect More Growth
- FACILITY SECURITY - The Art of Security
- SCHOOL SECURITY - Caddo Cameras
Features
Existing credentials are still part of the security mix
By April Noblitt
UVU upgraded its access control system to electronic locks with multi-tech readers that accommodate its newly-implemented, one-card system while providing flexibility for future generations of credentials.
Technology will continue trending as the market booms in 2014
By Ralph C. Jensen
Recent recessions in the global marketplace have taken its toll on numerous industries. The housing industry is only now starting to make a strong comeback, and the automotive market had a few seasons of questionable jump starts.
Academy unveils access control migration program
By Brett St. Pierre
Operating a large university campus in a busy, urban setting can be challenging enough, but when the campus spans dozens of geographically-dispersed buildings that house expensive equipment and high-value student work, the challenge becomes even more complex.
Louisiana school system upgrades to megapixel surveillance system
By Wendi Burke
The schools have made a major commitment to implementing IP video surveillance throughout the entire district, an ongoing project being managed and installed by Stanley Security Solutions.
Departments
By Ralph C. Jensen
TSA agents have had their share of troubles and missteps, but what organization hasn’t? The one thing they don’t deserve is another person shooting at them as they work on the front lines of airport security.
Using technology to manage traffic and protect public safety
By Christopher Lindenau
The Tuscaloosa Department of Transportation received federal funding for traffic message boards and cameras. Using its bucket trucks and technicians, Tuscaloosa’s DOT began installing cameras at high-volume intersections across the city.
Networking Security
How hackers get privileged access to IT systems
By Márton Illés
Cybercrime is on the rise, and sensitive, corporate information is one of the top targets of external and internal attacks.
Experts reveal top challenges and how to face them head-on
By Vance Kozik
In the security world, when a company is making the leap from installing traditional, analog, CCTV cameras to IP surveillance, this “thinkahead” strategy is all the more wise.
Finding IT breaches via well-integrated solutions
By Jason Mical
Last spring, in late March, regional grocer Schnucks Markets reported that the credit card data of more than 2 million customers was stolen by cybercriminals.
Private cloud computing is the next big wave
By Charles P. Williams
Cloud computing has kicked off the next big wave in business computing. It offers many benefits including business agility, security, scalability and reduced administration, resulting in a lower total cost of ownership (TCO) for any size and type of company.