November 2017
- Keeping the Stars Aligned
- It's a Woman's World, Too
- 3 Access Control Trends to Watch
- Are We All in on Security
- Retail Under Fire
Features
Cover Story
By Ralph C. Jensen
As with the technology in the industry, times are changing and Nancy Ford, and many other women, are now filling the rank and file of a booming industry.
By Bruce Czerwinski
Multi-tenant buildings present security challenges not found in single-user facilities. Tenants may come and go at different times.
By L. William Nattress III
People are constantly on the move—particularly in busy transit hubs—and passengers need to know where they should be and by when.
Networking Security
By Andrew Deen
As more of our lives move online, crime has unfortunately migrated to the internet at matching pace taking form in what’s now considered cybercrime.
By Brian Simmons
A few advantages with IP-based systems worth mentioning are remote access anytime, anyplace; digital images do not degrade over time; real time analytic capability; and content distributed electronically quickly and easily.
By Ralph C. Jensen
More than a decade ago, it was all about analog cameras. My, how times have changed. By 2010, IP-based cameras were taking over the security duties, and doing a good job, but there were challenges.
By David Wagner
Ransomware attacks are becoming infamous. As I write now, the Petya attack is unfolding.
By Mitchell Kane
The organizations of today have a wealth of technology at their fingertips, highlighting new features and advancements that are changing the way these entities do business, how people work and the interconnectivity between the two.
Dealer Strategies
By Robert Ogle
Established security integrators often deal with prospects who are also considering solutions that let them eliminate live monitoring and keep an eye on their homes via smartphone.
By Larry Reed
To best leverage the advantages of biometrics, integrators should follow the tips outlined below to take advantage of the primary benefits of biometrics, which are enhanced security and convenience.
By Greg Schreiber
Many professionals in the security industry today tend to use the word “turnstile” to refer to all security entrances, when, in fact, there are actually multiple types of entrances for different applications, industries and levels of security.
Cover Story
By Ralph C. Jensen
There are a few things you should know about the consulting business in the security industry. First, it is a must to be a trusted security advisor.
By Ralph C. Jensen
Boxerbaum was driven by good work and making the world a more secure place, but he also was a techie interested in futuristic gadgets.