Security Today Magazine Digital Edition - February 2017

February 2017

  • Guarding Valuables
  • Emergency Security
  • Security by the Book
  • Bandwidth Throttling
  • The Cloud Keeps Evolving in 2017


Features

Bandwidth Throttling

VMS Bandwidth Saving Technologies

By Brian Carle

Beyond the core functionalities of recording and displaying video, one of the most important capabilities of modern Video Management Software platforms is the ability to reduce bandwidth required for transmitting live video.


See What You’re Missing

By Daniel Caggiula

Fraud prevention, it’s time to get better acquainted with your security team. You may see them in the hallways, have a coffee with them in the breakroom, and possibly join them on the dance floor at your annual holiday party.


Security by the Book

Security by the Book

By Ralph C. Jensen

Pick any county in the United States, money is scarce to non-existent, and in the pecking order of who gets the available money, the county library is way down the line.


Triggers for Transition

By Brandon Arcment

It can be difficult to decide whether and when to make the transition to new access control technology. Transitions are often delayed over budget concerns or because of worries that the process will adversely impact productivity and workflow.


Port-ability

By Anthony Incorvati

When it comes to protecting transportation hubs, seaports have their own set of challenges.


The Cloud Keeps Evolving in 2017

The Cloud Keeps Evolving in 2017

By Christian Morin

Earlier in 2016, when Gartner analysts stated that by 2020, 80 percent of all software will be offered on a subscription basis—this did not come as surprise to us at Genetec.


Emergency Security

By Fernando Pires

Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Bell Ambulance Company has been in operation since 1977, growing into the largest provider of ambulance services in the state. The company responds to around 75,000 calls per year and provides a range of services.


Networking Security

The Connected World

The Connected World

By Ken LaMarca

The abundance of networked solutions and devices—both security and nonsecurity— has exploded in recent years, providing unparalleled convenience and efficiency.


Dissecting the Advantages

By Don Campbell

Physical identity access management (PIAM) solutions have changed the way leading organizations approach security.


Making IP Video Cyber Secure

By Stephen Joseph

Financial institutions have been historically slow to adopt IP video surveillance citing concerns about possibly compromising network security.


Stop Lingering

By John Szczygiel

Security threats are on the rise and as IT security teams increase their scrutiny of all network-connected devices, it’s time for some new thinking about the design and maintenance of building security systems.


New Products

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • EasyGate SPT and SPD

    EasyGate SPT SPD

    Security solutions do not have to be ordinary, let alone unattractive. Having renewed their best-selling speed gates, Cominfo has once again demonstrated their Art of Security philosophy in practice — and confirmed their position as an industry-leading manufacturers of premium speed gates and turnstiles.

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.