May / June 2023
- IoT Saves the Day
- Protecting Sensitive Data
- One Pane, Less Pain
- Harnessing Data-driven Video Technology
- Revamping Wrigley Field
Cover Story
Versatile smart sensor shapes the future of security for communities coast to coast
By Monique Merhige
Today, creating a safe environment across schools, hotels, office buildings, housing complexes and other facilities has become a necessity. There are so many dangers lurking in buildings of all sizes and shapes from fire hazards, vaping issues, chemical/air quality issues, intruders and so much more.
Features
By Aaron Saks
Many vehicles, homes and businesses already have some level of “smart” technology and automation currently in use. That trend will only accelerate through increased use of more sophisticated mobile and connected devices, combined with AI, for more consumer and professional applications.
By Jennifer Hones
From Atlantic City to Las Vegas, casinos, gaming hotels and resorts are always looking for new ways to enhance the customer experience and differentiate themselves from their competitors.
The Chicago Cubs improve security at historic ballpark
By Rick Taylor
When talking about baseball in the United States, it’s hard not to think of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field. With a history spanning more than 100 years, the Chicago Cubs are one of the most recognized teams in professional sports.
Making the case for a unified security solution
By Rob Druktenis
Just because a solution is built on an open-standards platform doesn’t ensure that all the vendors’ systems will work together as promised. Some features may not be supported, or not supported to their fullest potential.
By Daniel Forrest
The last few years have been unique, and we, as a society, continue to face new challenges. Organizations and businesses of all types are walking a fine line between facility accessibility and supporting facility security.
By Peter Boriskin
A cybersecurity breach is one of the greatest risks organizations face today, especially given how connected our world is, including intelligent locks and access control systems. The potential impact of cybercrime is astounding.
Protecting financial institutions and customers from critical cyberattacks
By Thorsten Stremlau
Digital banking has become commonplace across the world, with the number of people using these services projected to reach 3.6 billion by 2024.
By Craig Newell
It may sound counterintuitive, but transparency is vital in the security industry. While many solutions block, divert and alert to imminent threats, at its core, security is rooted in the critical clarity between what the end-user needs and what the provider can offer
By Jason Bohrer
Access control readers have been around commercially since the 1980s, along with physical badge credentials to open doors. Initially, these were magstripes, then proximity cards, then smart cards. The problem is, however is, these are still cards. Plastic cards that identify who you are, and where you work. In a world where technology is being innovated faster than ever before more sustainable alternatives are required.
Departments
INDUSTRY FOCUS
By Ralph C. Jensen
An interesting article from Portland OR, or more specifically Portland State University made headlines last week.