School facilities present a set of unique security concerns. Given the vast amount of daily activity on school campuses as well as the large footprint of most facilities, video surveillance has been an important and integral component of school security… Read More
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Protecting the Security of Your Security System
While most IT and network security administrators understand the need for a comprehensive security system, far too many organizations fail to guarantee the security of their security systems themselves. Given the rise in high-profile data breaches that have made the… Read More
The Challenges and Benefits of Updating Large Hospital Security Systems
Large-scale hospital facilities present unique challenges when it comes to updating security networks. Yet because many of these facilities rely on outdated legacy analog surveillance system, they can often benefit significantly from upgrading to innovative IP-based security solutions. Learn more… Read More
Components of an Effective, Integrated Critical Paging System
Whether you manage a healthcare center, college campus, sports arena, or other facility, the safety of your visitors is likely to be a top concern. It is critical that IT managers implement an integrated, thoughtful critical paging system that is… Read More
Parking Security: Keeping Parking Lots and Structures Safe
When it comes to parking security, facility operators have a difficult job. Keeping parking lots and garages safe is not an easy task. These facilities are relatively easy to access, often open 24/7, and filled with personal property. It’s no… Read More
Bosch Flexidome IP 4000 and 5000 IP Cameras Released
The newest line of IP cameras from Bosch hit the market this month, in the form of the FLEXIDOME IP 4000 and IP 5000 cameras. These new cameras offer the latest technology in image quality, data storage and management, access… Read More
5 Reasons to Migrate to IP Video Surveillance
If you’re still using analog video surveillance, the time has come to seriously consider switching to IP video surveillance. IP video outperforms analog video in every category, and in many cases offers stellar performance in categories that analog video doesn’t… Read More
Enterprise Command Center Platforms: Integrating Video Surveillance
The potential of video surveillance has been demonstrated time and time again in its ability to protect facilities, offices, campuses, and other spaces. But scaling this potential to large cities is a challenge unto itself. Cities are large-scale environments that… Read More
Reliable Surveillance Options for Perimeter Security
Perimeter security is essential for secure facilities such as government and military installations, transportation hubs, infrastructure centers, and commercial centers. One of the many critical components of perimeter security is surveillance. Specifically, the sensing equipment used to determine the presence… Read More
Learning Security from Robin Williams
In a nice tribute to Robin Williams, Security Today has given us “7 Things Security Professionals Can Learn from Robin Williams.” Using quotes from Williams’ films, Security Today applies the wisdom of Robin to the profession of security, and reminds… Read More