Security Today Magazine Digital Edition - April 2021

May June 2021

  • Tapping into Touch-free Digital
  • Deep Learning
  • Working from Home
  • Body-worn Technology
  • A Tragic Turn of Events


Cover Story

Tapping into Touch-free Digital

Tapping into Touch-free Digital

Experiences with trusted-Identity technologies

By Stephen Carney

As the world glimpses a return to more “normal” life, one change seems likely to endure: the preference for touch-free digital experiences.


Features

Unification is the Cure

Failing healthcare security systems confront the pain of aging technology

By Despina Stamatelos

In the past, the Lee Health security department installed many different analog video and access control systems to secure each site. Over time, the technology began aging and failing.


Low Altitude, High Risk

Low Altitude, High Risk

By Jeffrey Starr

Drones present a significant risk to aircraft during takeoffs and landings – low altitude maneuvering – according to an October study from the Canada National Research Council’s Aerospace Research Center.


Always Surrounded

Technology counts on AI to authenticate and identify people

By Brian Baker

Not long ago, artificial intelligence was viewed as science fiction. Today, it routinely makes our lives more secure and convenient. AI surrounds us in our everyday lives.


It is Already Here

It is Already Here

An App store for your video surveillance needs

By Aaron Saks

Today’s video surveillance systems can do so much more than capture footage of a given location. With new AI-based analytics, cameras can identify license plates, help manage occupancy and provide operational and retail intelligence.


Connected Doesn’t Mean Protected

When it comes to device and systems connectivity, surge protection solutions can mitigate risk

By Chris Ralston

Connectivity is more than just a buzzword to those who design and install security, communications, fire alarm and other electronic systems.


Let’s Integrate

5 questions to ask before choosing a security systems integrator

By Sean Foley

The COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent economic downturn have prompted an increase in physical security threats across the country.


Devastating Impact

Devastating Impact

Airports look to video technology to do more with less in the face of devastating pandemic

By Jake Cmarada

The COVID-19 outbreak has hit airports hard, and the devastating impact will be felt for years to come. The situation is worrisome not only for the sake of the industry itself but also because airports and air transportation services are critical to the economic stability and growth of cities, regions and countries.


Departments

INDUSTRY FOCUS

A Tragic Turn of Events

By Ralph C. Jensen

No doubt that 2020 will have proven to be one of the oddest years, perhaps in our lifetime. COVID-19 has forced all of us to rethink how to successfully do our jobs. By all counts, the rebound into 2021 have shown good results, except for domestic terrorism.


The new dynamics of security and safety mandates for security entrances

INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL

Navigating the Retrofit

The new dynamics of security and safety mandates for security entrances

By Greg Schreiber

Most security managers know that security technology has come a long way in the last few years, and equipment and systems purchased five or 10 years ago will need to be updated or replaced.


Webinars

New Products

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions. 3

  • Luma x20

    Luma x20

    Snap One has announced its popular Luma x20 family of surveillance products now offers even greater security and privacy for home and business owners across the globe by giving them full control over integrators’ system access to view live and recorded video. According to Snap One Product Manager Derek Webb, the new “customer handoff” feature provides enhanced user control after initial installation, allowing the owners to have total privacy while also making it easy to reinstate integrator access when maintenance or assistance is required. This new feature is now available to all Luma x20 users globally. “The Luma x20 family of surveillance solutions provides excellent image and audio capture, and with the new customer handoff feature, it now offers absolute privacy for camera feeds and recordings,” Webb said. “With notifications and integrator access controlled through the powerful OvrC remote system management platform, it’s easy for integrators to give their clients full control of their footage and then to get temporary access from the client for any troubleshooting needs.” 3

  • XS4 Original+

    XS4 Original+

    The SALTO XS4 Original+ design is based on the same proven housing and mechanical mechanisms of the XS4 Original. The XS4 Original+, however, is embedded with SALTO’s BLUEnet real-time functionality and SVN-Flex capability that enables SALTO stand-alone smart XS4 Original+ locks to update user credentials directly at the door. Compatible with the array of SALTO platform solutions including SALTO Space data-on-card, SALTO KS Keys as a Service cloud-based access solution, and SALTO’s JustIn Mobile technology for digital keys. The XS4 Original+ also includes RFID Mifare DESFire, Bluetooth LE and NFC technology functionality. 3