When seconds count in an emergency, such as an active shooter or severe weather, gaps in communication can cost lives. Many schools, businesses and healthcare facilities face the challenge of ensuring comprehensive coverage with their existing emergency mass communication systems.
- By Greg Smith
- Jun 01, 2017
With a pending network overhaul and the fast-approaching emergency exercise, Pangborn Memorial Airport was driven to action.
- By Michael Hardy
- Jun 01, 2017
The National Park Service has an extensive security protocol for its numerous locations nationwide, though they do stress an extensive layered approach.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jun 01, 2017
A family-oriented municipality with a thriving business environment, the city of Cypress is home to 48,000 residents in North Orange County, Calif.
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jun 01, 2017
Sometimes you need to be in the right place at the right time. Sometimes, it’s who you know. For Karrie Gabbard, executive director of the East Butler County Family YMCA in Hamilton, Ohio, it was both.
- By Kim Rahfaldt
- Jun 01, 2017
The risk posed by hackers to the Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic and there have already been some serious real-world attacks.
- By Christopher Camejo
- Jun 01, 2017
The Center for Puppetry Arts commissioned Atlanta’s Operational Security Systems (OSS) to provide security including access control for both phases of the construction project. The challenge included many key components.
An active shooter on campus has no rhyme or reason. When something stupid like this happens, everyone’s first question is: Why? Followed by: What was the motive?
- By Ralph C. Jensen
- Jun 01, 2017
- By Kathleen Hannon
- Jun 01, 2017
When used effectively, biometrics can contribute to safer cybersecurity practices.
- By Alisdair Faulkner
- Jun 01, 2017