Security Today Magazine Digital Edition - March 2020

March 2020

  • Transforming the Industry
  • All About the Data
  • Create a Standardized Platform
  • Defining Performance Criteria
  • Airport IoT Operations


Features

The Chickasaw Nation standardizes video technologies to secure one of the world’s largest casinos

The Open Platform

By Ralph C. Jensen

The Chickasaw Nation is a federally recognized, independent Native American nation located in south-central Oklahoma. The nation’s territory covers more than 7,600 square miles and is home to a population of nearly 70,000.


Galileo Delivers

By Michael Callahan

ERDC enlisted the services of M3 Technology Group, an audio-visual integrator based in Nashville, Tennessee, to create a unique audio-visual experience not seen in other government facilities.


Validate Your Security Model

Validate Your Security Model

By Marcus Carey

As security threats grow in complexity and scale, organizations are spending major resources to address the threats and minimize risk, including hiring top security talent and purchasing sevenfigure security solutions.


Implementing Commercial Security

By Jim Geyer

Commercial buildings face a universal challenge: how to manage security without encroaching on tenant privacy, comfort and experience.


Essential Management

Essential Management

By Dan Rothrock

There are essential elements that great integrators and managed service providers have that set them apart from the competition.


Defining Performance Criteria

Defining Performance Criteria

By Jason Oakley

There are good reasons that video surveillance is mandated for any casino operation by both federal and state gaming authorities – it has proven to be an effective tool to help ensure safety,


Trucking fleets may be the next targets of ransomware

The Next Victims

By Moshe Shlisel

Among the common types of cybersecurity attacks perpetrated on enterprises, arguably none are as sophisticated, effective or lucrative as ransomware is today.


Secure Your Containers

By Ambuj Kumar

Development and deployment of container-based software has become a popular movement in technology.


Common Mistakes

By Dan Hoban

As the cyber threat landscape has matured and evolved, cybersecurity incidents have become a regular occurrence.


Ohio County Taps Startups for Automation

By Stephanie Kanowitz

Officials in Cuyahoga County, Ohio are looking to digitize and automate paper-based processes at several agencies through a program that encourages governments, startups and small businesses to collaborate on solutions.


Policy Bill Includes Cyber Investments

By Lauren C. Williams

Data on OTAs and prototypes. The House proposed an annual reporting requirement on how the Defense Department is using OTAs.


All About the Data

All About the Data

By Joe Morgan

When you consider today’s smartphones, the phone part is almost ancillary. It’s really the apps and the advanced optics that drive the purchase.


It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village

By Kevin Taylor

As the city began strategically deploying surveillance cameras throughout Atlanta, APF invested $350,000 to create the cuttingedge Loudermilk Operation Shield Video Integration Center (VIC).


This is Big Business

This is Big Business

By Ben Vaught

When it comes to government contracting, security spending is big business—and small business too.


Airport IoT Operations

By Hartmut Schaper

The Internet of Things (IoT) has landed in airport operations. More than 20 billion end devices are already networked via the Internet, and there will likely be three times more than this by 2025, according to Statista.


Transforming Healthcare Security

Transforming Healthcare Security

By Pat Scheckel

Security is a top priority at healthcare facilities across the country, but developing and deploying an effective healthcare security strategy is a challenging process.


Reconsidering Used Equipment

Reconsidering Used Equipment

By Kurt Measom

Once you have made the decision to install a security entrance, you may find that your search for a provider brings you to used turnstiles, revolving doors or portals for sale. Naturally, these tend to be cheaper than new products.


New Products

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file.

  • 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.

  • 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.