Security Today Magazine Digital Edition - March 2019

March 2019

  • Continued Integrity
  • Looking Beyond the Hype
  • The Uberization of Security Business Model
  • A Secure Healthcare Prescription
  • Automating Critical Environments


Cover Story

Double Down on Casino Security

Double Down on Casino Security

By Steve Darragh

Like many gaming venues, the lighting scheme at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa in Oklahoma focuses on creating an atmosphere of fun and excitement.


Features

Leveraging Thermal Against Threats

Leveraging Thermal Against Threats

By Fredrik Wallberg

Artificial intelligence continues to redefine the capabilities of physical security systems and shape customer demands.


Secure Storage in the Age of Edge Computing and the Cloud

Secure Storage in the Age of Edge Computing and the Cloud

By Richard Diver

Back when IT was dominated by on-premises data centers, storage options were fairly straightforward and securing storage resources was relatively simple compared with today’s far more complex storage landscape.


A Secure Healthcare Prescription

A Secure Healthcare Prescription

By Courtney Dillon Pedersen

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities face unique security and surveillance challenges.


The Uberization of Security’s Business Model

The Uberization of Security’s Business Model

By Ed Bacco

Companies large and small are now actively seeking a fresh approach to optimizing their physical and logical security operations and managing their risk, while capping or reducing their total cost of ownership (TCO).


Automating Critical Environments

Automating Critical Environments

By Brent Boekestein

As key stakeholders look to implement AI into their workflow, many find that security and safety is a commonsense place to begin.


Continued Integrity

Continued Integrity

By Michael Bone

For the County of Travis in Austin, Texas, research, dedication and the right team resulted in the perfect integrated security solution for its sprawling campus and multi-location facilities.


Creating User-Centric Citizen Identity Programs

Creating User-Centric Citizen Identity Programs

By Steve Warne

Governments are implementing innovative programs that are revolutionizing how the world looks at identity and citizenship.


Looking Beyond the Hype

Looking Beyond the Hype

By Sean Lawlor

The past few years have seen significant advancements in computing power. With this, machines seem to have a greater ability to learn about us and participate in our lives.


Protecting Mining and Quarry Operations

Protecting Mining and Quarry Operations

By Dana Pruiett

Natural resources being extracted at a mining or quarry operation not only have monetary value, but may also be critical components of medical, military, and industrial processes.


Addressing Heightened Threats

Addressing Heightened Threats

By Michael Masters

The attack on a Jewish institution comes amidst unprecedented year-over-year increases in anti-Semitic incidents and hate crimes directed against the Jewish community in North America.


The Flaws and Dangers of Facial Recognition

The Flaws and Dangers of Facial Recognition

By Martin Zizi

When dealing with airport and border security, we need databases, we need to share information and we need law enforcement.


Are You Throwing Money Away

Are You Throwing Money Away

By Scott Seraboff

Millions of video surveillance cameras around the world are losing money.


Making it Work

Making it Work

By Tim Williams

The first step in any security plan is assessing the risk that could impact a company, venue and/or business sector.


The Future Looks a Lot Like You and Me

The Future Looks a Lot Like You and Me

By Denis Petrov

From simple photo IDs of the past to 2D barcodes and the now ubiquitous use of video cameras, businesses, schools and venues are constantly looking for better ways to protect people and property.


Departments

INDUSTRY FOCUS

The Dark Side of the Border

By Ralph C. Jensen

Security at the southern border is critical, but let’s not talk about illegal immigration. There is an issue more compelling and serious than what you’ve been seeing in the headlines recently.


INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL

The Year of the Cloud

By Richard Sheppard

People are always trying to predict industry trends, but virtually all of the predicted trends I have read lately are just a subset of the benefits offered by cloud managed video.


Dealer Strategies

More Than Just Security

By Bob Dolan

As technology has advanced, security has branched out beyond simple surveillance and intruder deterrence.


Selecting the Right Access Control System

Selecting the Right Access Control System

By J. Matthew Ladd

With a password on each computer and a cardbased access control system on the door, many businesses feel they have their bases covered when it comes to both logical and physical security.


New Products

  • Compact IP Video Intercom

    Viking’s X-205 Series of intercoms provide HD IP video and two-way voice communication - all wrapped up in an attractive compact chassis.

  • 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.

  • Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden CM-221 Series Switches

    Camden Door Controls is pleased to announce that, in response to soaring customer demand, it has expanded its range of ValueWave™ no-touch switches to include a narrow (slimline) version with manual override. This override button is designed to provide additional assurance that the request to exit switch will open a door, even if the no-touch sensor fails to operate. This new slimline switch also features a heavy gauge stainless steel faceplate, a red/green illuminated light ring, and is IP65 rated, making it ideal for indoor or outdoor use as part of an automatic door or access control system. ValueWave™ no-touch switches are designed for easy installation and trouble-free service in high traffic applications. In addition to this narrow version, the CM-221 & CM-222 Series switches are available in a range of other models with single and double gang heavy-gauge stainless steel faceplates and include illuminated light rings.