Facility Security


Deadly Taliban Attack in Kabul

Deadly Taliban Attack in Kabul

Afghan police are reporting an explosion that killed dozens and left hundreds wounded.

Thousands of Officers Expected at Boston Marathon

Thousands of Officers Expected at Boston Marathon

It’s been three years since a terrorist attack plagued the Boston Marathon, but authorities are not letting up on keeping the runners and spectators safe.

Cleveland Prepares for Riots at Republican Convention

Cleveland Prepares for Riots at Republican Convention

Cleveland is spending $20 million in federal money on riot and security gear for the Republican Convention.

Hospital Security Increased After Psych Patients Escape

Hospital Security Increased After Psych Patients Escape

Security will be increased at a Washington state psychiatric hospital after two dangerous patients escaped.

UT Students Call for Increase in Security after Murder on Campus

UT Students Call for Increase in Security after Murder on Campus

The University of Texas’ student population is petitioning for more campus security following the murder of a freshman on campus.

Live from ISC West Day 2

Day 2 of ISC West featured demonstrations and dealer relations

Online Exclusive: Kisi Labs Unveils Drone Guard Technology as Futuristic Doorman

Online Exclusive: Kisi Labs Unveils Drone Guard Technology as Futuristic Doorman

First Indoor Drone Technology for Visitor Management Launching via Kisi Labs.

IoT At ISC

IoT At ISC

There going to be a ton of new products at this year’s ISC West show, especially internet driven devices.



Schools Must Be Vigilant in April

Schools Must Be Vigilant in April

Sensationalism drives increased risk of copycats

Trooper, Gunman Dead in Virginia Greyhound Shooting

Trooper, Gunman Dead in Virginia Greyhound Shooting

A Virginia Trooper was shot and killed in an incident at a Richmond Greyhound Station.

Protecting Client Assets

Protecting Client Assets

TelX helps companies build more agile businesses faster with reduced infrastructure complexity and broader reach to new markets.

Secret Service Bans Guns at Republican Convention

Secret Service Bans Guns at Republican Convention

Guns will not be allowed into the Republican convention in July despite the ideals of those attending.

Shooting at the Capitol: Suspect in Custody

Shooting at the Capitol: Suspect in Custody

A shooting occurred in the Capitol Visitor Center March 28.

Easter Bombing in Pakistan Kills 69

Easter Bombing in Pakistan Kills 69

Without warning, a bomb explosion ripped through a park where Pakistani Christians were celebrating Easter, killing 60 and wounding about 400.

Flight Attendant Case Shows Airport Security Lapses

Flight Attendant Case Shows Airport Security Lapses

In late March, a flight attendant was trying to board a plan with 70 pounds of cocaine. When she was stopped at a security checkpoint to be randomly screened, she took off running.

Cubs up the Security at Wrigley Field

Cubs up the Security at Wrigley Field

Wrigley field will be opening two and a half hours early on Opening Day to allow fans to acclimate to the new security procedures.

Brussels Attacks Spotlight Need for More Security at Nuclear Plants

Brussels Attacks Spotlight Need for More Security at Nuclear Plants

Nearby nuclear plants have been a focus of the Brussels terrorist attacks as some fear they could be vulnerable to attack.

France Re-Enacts November 13 Attacks as Prevention

France Re-Enacts November 13 Attacks as Prevention

French officials, lawmakers and police are working together to provide a better action plan to prevent attacks during the European soccer championship.

Campus Security Report Shows Decline in Crime

Campus Security Report Shows Decline in Crime

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation released its annual “Crime on Campus” report and the statistics might surprise you.

Reality Show Helps Fight Corruption in County Jail

Reality Show Helps Fight Corruption in County Jail

Seven innocent participants will enter Clark County Jail undercover in order to help jail administration understand what really goes on in the facility.

Featured

  • 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. Read Now

  • Achieving Clear Audio

    In today’s ever-changing world of security and risk management, effective communication via an intercom and door entry communication system is a critical communication tool to keep a facility’s staff, visitors and vendors safe. Read Now

  • Beyond Apps: Access Control for Today’s Residents

    The modern resident lives in an app-saturated world. From banking to grocery delivery, fitness tracking to ridesharing, nearly every service demands another download. But when it comes to accessing the place you live, most people do not want to clutter their phone with yet another app, especially if its only purpose is to open a door. Read Now

  • Survey: 48 Percent of Worshippers Feel Less Safe Attending In-Person Services

    Almost half (48%) of those who attend religious services say they feel less safe attending in-person due to rising acts of violence at places of worship. In fact, 39% report these safety concerns have led them to change how often they attend in-person services, according to new research from Verkada conducted online by The Harris Poll among 1,123 U.S. adults who attend a religious service or event at least once a month. Read Now

  • AI Used as Part of Sophisticated Espionage Campaign

    A cybersecurity inflection point has been reached in which AI models has become genuinely useful in cybersecurity operation. But to no surprise, they can used for both good works and ill will. Systemic evaluations show cyber capabilities double in six months, and they have been tracking real-world cyberattacks showing how malicious actors were using AI capabilities. These capabilities were predicted and are expected to evolve, but what stood out for researchers was how quickly they have done so, at scale. Read Now

New Products

  • A8V MIND

    A8V MIND

    Hexagon’s Geosystems presents a portable version of its Accur8vision detection system. A rugged all-in-one solution, the A8V MIND (Mobile Intrusion Detection) is designed to provide flexible protection of critical outdoor infrastructure and objects. Hexagon’s Accur8vision is a volumetric detection system that employs LiDAR technology to safeguard entire areas. Whenever it detects movement in a specified zone, it automatically differentiates a threat from a nonthreat, and immediately notifies security staff if necessary. Person detection is carried out within a radius of 80 meters from this device. Connected remotely via a portable computer device, it enables remote surveillance and does not depend on security staff patrolling the area.

  • Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

    Connect ONE®

    Connect ONE’s powerful cloud-hosted management platform provides the means to tailor lockdowns and emergency mass notifications throughout a facility – while simultaneously alerting occupants to hazards or next steps, like evacuation.

  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure.