School Security


Q and A with Chief Information Security Officer at Duke University about Yubico

Q and A with Chief Information Security Officer at Duke University about Yubico

Richard Biever talks strong authentication, two-factor authentication, YubiKey, user feedback and working with Yubico.

Eastern Michigan University Nearing Completion of Major Security Upgrades

Eastern Michigan University Nearing Completion of Major Security Upgrades

The university is installing new security cameras and AEDs with more upgrades to follow

Protect a Key

When Steven Shaker wants to know who last took a car on his lot out for a demo or wants to see the demo history of a specific vehicle, all he has to do is go to his computer and check the Morse Watchmans KeyPro software for the answer.

Action Steps for Parents to Do Today to Protect Student Data

Action Steps for Parents to Do Today to Protect Student Data

These actions will help put you back in control of your child's data.

How Schools Use Private Student Data

How Schools Use Private Student Data

Non-educators want access to student data to apply principles of big data analysis to it.

Your Child’s School Lunch Could Be a Threat to National Security

Your Child’s School Lunch Could Be a Threat to National Security

USDA calls obesity an “economic and national security issue”

Elementary Schools in Winston-Salem, N.C., Install Security Cameras in Every Classroom

Elementary Schools in Winston-Salem, N.C., Install Security Cameras in Every Classroom

The WSFCS school system also installed GPS trackers on every school bus

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There's more to School Safety than Active Shooter Training

Enhanced Non-Lethal (ENL) devices can play a vital role in managing more common types of violence on campus.



PVF Security Consulting Brings Affordable Background Checks to K-12 Campuses

More than 500 million criminal records from counties, department of corrections, administrative offices and sex offender registries from all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Guam and Puerto Rico included.

Embracing Security for the 2014-15 School Year

Embracing Security for the 2014-15 School Year

A small sampling of schools from across the U.S. and what each is doing to ensure safety and security for students, faculty and staff.

7 Things Security Professionals Can Learn from Robin Williams

7 Things Security Professionals Can Learn from Robin Williams

Movie quotes offer great insights and knowledge to enhance the security industry.

USC Student Death Prompts Security Upgrades

USC Student Death Prompts Security Upgrades

Safety includes safety practices and methods and people being aware of their surroundings.

Allegion Warns Against Quick Fix Lockdown Practices

Allegion Warns Against Quick Fix Lockdown Practices

Safe School Week message: Avenues available to fund door hardware upgrades to better protect teachers and students.

Training in Session for Texas Educators to Become School Marshals

Training in Session for Texas Educators to Become School Marshals

Are some Texas ISDs taking the meaning of "school security" too far?

Schools Turn to Audio Security

Schools Turn to Audio Security

An increased need for the safety of students and staff has caused school systems around the United States to examine their security equipment and protocols.

Security on a Budget

Security on a Budget

There’s an old axiom that a good salesman could sell virtually anything to anybody—even if the item isn’t always the best fit for a need.

Regular Consultation

Regular Consultation

From its beginnings a half century ago, SBU has been characterized by innovation, energy and progress that includes state-of-the-art security systems to protect students, staff and instructors, while transforming the lives of people who earn degrees and those who make groundbreaking discoveries in the university’s laboratories.

Budgeting for Security

It seems odd to me that people talk about school or campus security in terms of having a budget. I do understand that there is no endless resource for new equipment and technology, but really, security measures and technology should get top billing.

The Need for Enterprise Mobile Duress

The Need for Enterprise Mobile Duress

When most people think of school violence, they immediately think of school shootings. The media saturation that covers these shootings makes it unavoidable. however, school shootings are only the most extreme and rarest example of school violence.

Hybrid Credentials

There are three major initiatives for cards and credentials on college and healthcare campuses that every security director needs to be aware of

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New Products

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • 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.

  • 4K Video Decoder

    3xLOGIC’s VH-DECODER-4K is perfect for use in organizations of all sizes in diverse vertical sectors such as retail, leisure and hospitality, education and commercial premises.