Facility Security


The Bradford City Fire Disaster

The Bradford City Fire Disaster

UK steel glazing company has supplied fire-rated systems to several Olympic, FIFA and other major stadiums.

Mission Possible - Filling a huge security gap with an accountable security system

Mission Possible

At the corporate facility of the world’s largest automotive manufacturer, both authorized and unauthorized personnel were coming and going with little accountability.

Protection Beyond Fences - Early warning detection and identification of threats inside and outside the fence line

Protection Beyond Fences

Recent terrorist attacks on substations and the potential for simultaneous attacks across the United States put the entire country at serious risk for major power interruption.

NFL Lays out how footballs will be guarded in Super Bowl

NFL Lays out how footballs will be guarded in Super Bowl

The NFL will add security to watch over the balls

Black Hawk Helicopters and Massive X-ray Machines to Attend Big Game this Sunday

Black Hawk Helicopters and Massive X-ray Machines to Attend Big Game this Sunday

Government agencies team up to ensure players, coaches, staff and attendees are safe and secure.

ICE Now Delivering Pre Terminated and Field Terminable HDMI Cables

Robust assortment of premium HDMI solutions to satisfy many in-room and in-wall HDMI connectivity needs of integrators.

Drone Found on White House Grounds

Drone Found on White House Grounds

Officials say there is not an ongoing threat after the drone was discovered overnight.

NYPD Increases Security over Charlie Hebdo

NYPD Increases Security over Charlie Hebdo

Stores in NYC that sold the Charlie Hebdo issue following the Paris attack are getting increased police protection.



Security Increased at US Military Bases in Europe

Security Increased at US Military Bases in Europe

Ongoing concerns about the return of Europeans to their home countries in Iraq and Syria led to raised security levels.

HID Global Shares Top Secure Identity Trends for 2015

Key trends for banks, hospitals, universities and federal agencies, as well as government ID, transportation, enterprise and retail applications.

Military Tightens Security at Base in Delaware after Drivers Raise Suspicion

Military Tightens Security at Base in Delaware after Drivers Raise Suspicion

Unknown suspects tried to probe the base for security weaknesses.

Viscount Systems Awarded New Patent

Increases security for schools and businesses during crisis lockdowns.

Delta Bullet-proof Guard Booth Takes on Texas Shooter and Wins

No penetration of bullet-proof guard booth in November 28 downtown Austin, Texas shooting.

France to Mobilize 10,000 troops

France to Mobilize 10,000 troops

France is taking a number of measures in a reaction to last week’s terrorist attacks.

Drastic Security Measures being taken for Boston Marathon Bombing Trial

Drastic Security Measures being taken for Boston Marathon Bombing Trial

Armed boats and police dogs are just a couple of the ways officials are protecting the trial.

12 Dead in Attack on Paris Newspaper

12 Dead in Attack on Paris Newspaper

Charlie Hebdo, a satirical newspaper, was the target of what many are calling a terrorist attack

The Security Pitfalls of Airport Worker Access

The Security Pitfalls of Airport Worker Access

Some of the biggest holes in airport security revolve around those that work there.

Security Guard Sacrifices His Life at Roller Rink

Security Guard Sacrifices His Life at Roller Rink

The Southern California security guard was considered a hero by many

National Grid Meets NERC CIP and TWIC

National Grid Meets NERC CIP and TWIC

Having numerous and diverse facilities to secure, National Grid needed a higher level of security to insure its vast infrastructure of buildings were protected

Streamlining Operations - Minnesota’s Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Event Center has consistently relied on the performance and scalability of key management technology from Morse Watchmans.

Streamlining Operations

Minnesota’s Shooting Star Casino, Hotel and Event Center has consistently relied on the performance and scalability of key management technology from Morse Watchmans.

Featured

  • AI to Help Resolve Non-Emergency Calls Across Utah and Decrease 911 Caller Wait Times

    The Utah Communications Authority (UCA), which oversees the state’s next generation 911 technology services, recently announced that public safety answering points (PSAPs) throughout the state plan to implement Motorola Solutions’ Virtual Response technology to automate the receipt and resolution of 10-digit non-emergency line calls in Utah with the help of AI. Read Now

  • Report Reveals Local Governments Face Surge in Ransomware Attacks with Minimal Resources

    KnowBe4, the cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, recently released new research highlighting the critical cybersecurity challenges facing state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments. The report details how government organizations have become prime targets for cybercriminals while simultaneously facing severe resource constraints. Read Now

  • Video Surveillance Trends to Watch

    With more organizations adding newer capabilities to their surveillance systems, it’s always important to remember the “basics” of system configuration and deployment, as well as the topline benefits of continually emerging technologies like AI and the cloud. Read Now

  • New Report Reveals Top Trends Transforming Access Controller Technology

    Mercury Security, a provider in access control hardware and open platform solutions, has published its Trends in Access Controllers Report, based on a survey of over 450 security professionals across North America and Europe. The findings highlight the controller’s vital role in a physical access control system (PACS), where the device not only enforces access policies but also connects with readers to verify user credentials—ranging from ID badges to biometrics and mobile identities. With 72% of respondents identifying the controller as a critical or important factor in PACS design, the report underscores how the choice of controller platform has become a strategic decision for today’s security leaders. Read Now

  • Overwhelming Majority of CISOs Anticipate Surge in Cyber Attacks Over the Next Three Years

    An overwhelming 98% of chief information security officers (CISOs) expect a surge in cyber attacks over the next three years as organizations face an increasingly complex and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven digital threat landscape. This is according to new research conducted among 300 CISOs, chief information officers (CIOs), and senior IT professionals by CSC1, the leading provider of enterprise-class domain and domain name system (DNS) security. 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.

  • 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.

  • FEP GameChanger

    FEP GameChanger

    Paige Datacom Solutions Introduces Important and Innovative Cabling Products GameChanger Cable, a proven and patented solution that significantly exceeds the reach of traditional category cable will now have a FEP/FEP construction.