Reports have been coming in about cell phone providers effecting mass notification systems at colleges and universities. Major cell phone carriers such as Sprint and Verizon are marking mass notification messages as spam. They are disabling or denying such messages… Read More
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ASIS 2012: The ASIS and (ISC)² Career Pavilion
If you are a career Pavilion IT and security management practitioner looking to advance your career, then the ASIS and (ISC)² Career Pavilion is a must visit at ASIS 2012, September 10-13 in Philadelphia. Located in the Grand Hall between… Read More
Mass Notification and Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Compliancy
The Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) provides a general format for broadcasting emergency alert notifications over varying networks, allowing for a consistent message to be disseminated over many different warning systems. This is beneficial for several reasons, including: Continuity: As we… Read More
The Olympics & Security: Bosch Security Systems helping keep London Safe
Security plays an important role the Summer Olympics. After all, what other event brings together hundreds of thousands of people from over 200 countries to one city? That is why London officials rely on Bosch Security Systems to help them… Read More
Fiber Optics: Interconnecting Fire Alarm Systems in Large Facilities
There are certain larger facilities – such as airports, warehouses, and campuses – that present unique challenges in terms of fire detection and fire control. For buildings such as these, interconnecting all of the local fire alarm control panels to… Read More
Protecting Critical Patient Information :: Physical Access Control
Under HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a patient’s personal information and medical history must be protected both physically and electronically. Because of this, HIPAA also requires healthcare organizations with access to critical patient information to assess their… Read More
Smarter Security Technology: It’s worth the Investment
Despite less than stellar economic times, there are certain business investments that are still worth the investment, like security. Even as the economy struggles, businesses continue to upgrade their security systems, realizing the growing importance of security. And as the… Read More
The Benefits of a City-Wide Surveillance Program :: Security System News
A city-wide surveillance program may seem like a huge undertaking…and it is. But such a surveillance system can be incredibly beneficial and well worth the work. Tips for Establishing a Successful Surveillance System What is your Objective? Before you even… Read More
Physical Access Control: Building a Better Security System with ARK Systems
The term access control is actually fairly vague, covering a wide range of security products, services, and devices. These security solutions include security officers, locks and keys, access cards, key fobs and readers, combination locks, biometric systems, and so much… Read More
RedCloud Awarded Patent for New Security Technology :: Security Systems
RedCloud, a high tech access control system, was recently awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent Office for its revolutionary technology, enabling the integration and convergence of distributed access control network appliances with identity management and IT security information systems…. Read More