Making sure that a hospital stays secure is one of the most difficult and most important security concerns in today’s industry. After all, hospitals never really close and the flow of personnel and pedestrians is nearly constant. Not to… Read More
Archive for the ‘Access Control’ Category
Avigilon Camera Systems Are Making School Safe Again
School should never a be a place where children feel unsafe. It’s a place to learn, socialize, and grow. Ensuring the safety of school children should be one of the top priorities for security professionals everywhere. Today we’re going… Read More
Physical Security and IT Converge to Provide Holistic Security Solutions
In the past, physical security and IT departments rarely had reason to interact. However, as an increasing number of sensitive interactions occur online, many institutions are realizing the need for comprehensive security solutions that go beyond just their physical security… Read More
Physical Security Backup Systems Can Ensure Safety During Technology Failures
While the benefits of networked physical security systems are undeniable, it’s an unfortunate reality that any technology can fail. Networks can go down for a wide variety of reasons, including natural and manmade disasters, accidents, and power failures. Because of… Read More
How to Choose the Best ID Badge Printer
ID badges are necessary in a wide range of facilities, from education buildings to prisons to healthcare facilities. Wherever security is a concern, ID badges offer a convenient means of identification to monitor and keep track of people as they… Read More
Network Access Control Continues to Expand
As the security industry becomes more and more network based, network access control is continuing to expand along with it. While the expansion of access control systems into an IP-based paradigm has not been as fast as video surveillance, for… Read More
Choosing The Right Communication Method for Access Control Systems
Access control systems used to be limited to a hardwired connection for communication between the central hub and individual access points. But as communication technology has improved, access control systems are now able to use wireless, WiFi, and hybrid connections…. Read More
New HID Mobile Access Offers Easy Access Control Solution
In a recent blog in which we looked at access control and security trends to expect in the near future, one of the topics we looked at was mobile access control. And while mobile access control is still a long… Read More
Access Control Systems Continue Gain in Security Market Share
Access control systems are continuing to gain in their share of the global security market. This comes after a long period of time where access control growth was far outpaced by video surveillance and intruder alarms. And while access control… Read More
Access Control and Security Trends to Expect
Access control and the security marketing are constantly evolving to meet the needs of end-users. And as the needs of end-users grow, technology needs to adapt and advance in order to keep pace. Here are a few of the access… Read More