Facility Security


Healthcare staff in hospital setting

HID Showcases Integrated Identity Security Solutions at IAHSS

New cloud-based visitor management and real-time location services aim to modernize fragmented hospital access infrastructure.

Emergency entrance of hospital with security vehicle

Healthcare Workers Demand Better Safety Measures

New research shows 68% of healthcare staff faced violence last year, with many prioritizing security features over continuous location tracking.

Parking garage with security grills from TruCycle

Clopay Launches High-Cycle Commercial Door and Grille Solutions

New springless TruCycle systems offer increased durability for high-traffic environments like parking garages and logistics centers.

Person scanning fingerprint for building access

Banks Modernize Security with ProdataKey's Scalable Cloud Access Control

Regional financial institution unifies security across dozens of branches using remote management and automated compliance reporting tools.

Person scanning fingerprint at the gym

LocklyPRO and Wodify Integrate Smart Access Solutions

Gym owners can now manage facility entry and security monitoring directly through their existing business management software.

Person using cellphone to access building

Codelocks Debuts Mobile App for Remote Access Management

New mobile functionality allows building managers to generate and share time-sensitive entry codes directly from smartphone devices.

Dortronics Showcases Modular Interlock Controllers at ISC West

New PLC series allows for scalable door sequencing and centralized lockdown across multiple security zones.

Meg DiVito Promoted to Director of Marketing

Meg DiVito will oversee marketing operations and collaborate with executive leadership to shape long-term channel, product, and communications strategy.



ASSA ABLOY Debuts New Access Technologies at ISC West

Company showcases integrated digital locks and biometric systems designed for commercial and residential security at Booth 8061.

New AI Platform Automates Building Visitor Management

Digital solution replaces manual clipboards with real-time screening, watch list integration, and automated compliance reporting.

Kastle Executive to Lead SIA Built Environment Board

Andrew Campagnola will chair the advisory group focused on integrating security technology with smart buildings and proptech.

Gallagher Security Debuts Next Generation Fence Controllers

The company launches F5 and F6 Fence Controllers featuring smart synchronization and enhanced safety compliance for high-risk sites.

Legacy Systems Stalling AI Progress in Smart Buildings

Outdated infrastructure and data readiness issues are preventing commercial properties from achieving meaningful artificial intelligence results.

Doctor escorting patient in wheelchair

Strengthening Healthcare Security with Sentri-Zone

With over half of physicians feeling unprotected at work, Sentri-Zone offers a proactive shield against the rising tide of healthcare violence.

Gunnebo Entrance Control Acquires Shuretech

The acquisition bolsters Gunnebo’s UK service infrastructure and engineering capabilities for gates, barriers, and turnstiles.

SOS Technologies and Regroup Automate Emergency Alerts

New integration connects on-site alert systems to mass notification platforms to accelerate life-safety response times.

The Living Link: How “People Problems” Impact Security

The following stories are based on real security failures witnessed by Garrett personnel, but customers have been anonymized to protect confidentiality. With seven years of experience in the security industry, I am by no means the most veteran analyst of security issues, but when you work at a company with as much history and reach as Garrett Metal Detectors, you hear some crazy stories. Some make us chuckle, some make us groan, but all of them contain teachable moments. One common theme among these stories is the human element – ranging from the crowd pacers to the C-Suite executives.

Smarter UPS Strategies Strengthen Critical Infrastructure Security

Cybersecurity in critical infrastructure has become a central concern, especially as the possibility of malicious actors orchestrating extensive attacks rises. Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) are essential for gaining the necessary resilience, but security professionals must maintain them appropriately to benefit from the associated advantages, which include minimizing downtime.

Acoem Secures Critical Infrastructure for Large Utility Company with Advanced Gunshot Detection System

Acoem, a provider of advanced physical security solutions, today announced that a large North American utility is utilizing its ATD Gunshot Detection system to protect critical infrastructure at multiple sites across country.

Cost: Reactive vs. Proactive Security

Security breaches often happen despite the availability of tools to prevent them. To combat this problem, the industry is shifting from reactive correction to proactive protection. This article will examine why so many security leaders have realized they must “lead before the breach” – not after.

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