January/February 2019
- A Slam Dunk
- Advancing on Two Fronts
- Tackling the Challenges
- Deploying a Cloud Strategy
- High Profile Security
Cover Story
Internet of Things solution promises greater connectively and organization insights
By Jimmy Palatsoukas
The Internet of Things (IoT) promises greater connectivity, which, when properly leveraged, can provide invaluable insight into our organizations and our operational environments. In the security sector, increased connectivity between sensors and systems gives us access to more data than we thought possible even just a few years ago.
Features
Smartcard issuance pushes forward with cloud solutions and significantly faster printing options
By Robin Tandon
The way that smart cards are issued has changed dramatically in the last several years with the advent of cloud-based systems that enable the entire process to be managed and executed remotely, and with printer/encoder breakthroughs that significantly boost throughput, reliability and energy efficiency.
Wide range of solutions available for various applications
By Carrie Goetz
The government commands a lot of information in data centers, local municipalities, homeland security, health, and every touch that governments have with private citizens and companies. The data can be classified, private and public-facing as in forms.
Hard Rock Stadium opts for single source integrated solution
By John Burke
As with any high-profile entertainment complex that draws more than one million visitors every year, the stadium faces complex and constantly evolving security challenges.
Why mid-market companies can—and should—deploy a video cloud strategy
By Andreas Pettersson
There’s enormous opportunity for all enterprises in the cloud, and those in the middle market are taking note.
External hardware is the next sidekick for smartphone security isolation
By Mike Fong
Originally designed as consumer devices, smartphones have become vital elements of both our personal and professional lives. Unfortunately, as sources and repositories of our most sensitive data, smartphones have quickly become a primary attack surface for hackers, cybercriminals and foreign spies.
Improving patron safety and security at the American Airlines Center requires multi-faceted surveillance technology
By Mark McCormack
With all this plus four lobbies and multiple entry points, security at American Airlines Center is a 24/7 responsibility. Finding the right camera system for such a diverse environment presented a challenge.
Cameras don’t miss a thing in the monitoring process
By Paul Kong
The technology behind today’s optical sensors and lenses has come a long way in trying to mimic some of the hallmark characteristics of the human visual system.
Understanding the ever-changing threat landscape
By Morgan Harris
It should come as no surprise that cybercrime is one of the biggest threats organizations of all shapes and sizes face today.
Departments
INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL
How Paramount Studios defends against a vehicle attack
By Greg Hamm
When Paramount Studios, the longest operating and only remaining studio in Hollywood, wanted a preventative solution that would protect tourists and talent from car attacks, they contacted Perimeter Security Group, an integrator that has become one of the leading providers of perimeter security systems in the country.
INDUSTRY FOCUS
By Ralph C. Jensen
While attending religious services during the holiday season, a local congregant asked me if I had heard about the ISIS threat to local houses of worship in East Texas. I was not aware, but I started digging.
Government Security
Tech leaders rely on open-platform community to deliver security solutions
By Courtney Dillon Pedersen
Microwave sensors, also known as Radar, RF or Doppler sensors, detect walking, running or crawling human targets in outdoor environments.
Securing a college or university campus is similar to any small city
By Paul Hefty
College and university campuses aren’t immune from the same types of crime, such as burglary and assault, found in any small city where thousands of people live and work closely together. Yet overall, campuses remain a mostly safe place for young adults to learn and mature.
EDITOR'S NOTE
By Ralph C. Jensen
The government has its fingers in everything, and it is necessary when you think about managing the nation’s infrastructure. Think carefully about securing the nation’s transportation system.
Customs checkpoint areas at JFK airport gets a little help from friends
By Richard Brent
At JFK Airport, immigration officers process hundreds of international passengers per flight. With the continual influx of people combined with limited staffing, law enforcement personnel are increasingly looking for technologies to enhance their efforts to deter illegal entry or trafficking and aid in crime investigation.
Managing the nation’s infrastructure means various vital roles
By S. Guerry Bruner
In today’s connected world, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) play vital roles managing our Nation’s critical infrastructure including roadways, interstates, intersections, ports, mass transit lines, city traffic, and urban mobility.