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• Should Your School Conduct Active Shooter Drills?

  • September 15th, 2022
  • Posted in School Security, School Shooters, Security Trends
  • Tags: active shooter drills, active shooters, school security, school shooters, student safety, student safety drills

  School is back in session, and that means the school administration has to consider the safety of their students and staff for another academic year. As part of this, it’s often considered appropriate to add active shooter drills to the… Read More

• Determining Your Facility’s Access Control Needs

  • September 8th, 2022
  • Posted in Access Control, ARK Systems, Biometrics, Commercial Security, Security Technology, Security Trends
  • Tags: access control, commercial security, entry points, facility access, facility security

  For many facilities, access control is one of the most important security features. Carefully controlling and monitoring the flow of access allows you to ensure that only authorized individuals are able to get on the premises. Proper access control also… Read More

• The Importance of Two-Factor Authentication

  • September 1st, 2022
  • Posted in Access Control, Biometrics, Cloud Security, Commercial Security, Cybersecurity, Mobile Security, Networked Security, Two Factor Authentication
  • Tags: access control, Cybersecurity, data security, network security, two-factor authentication

  Cybersecurity is just as important as physical security, especially in modern times, where hackers keep getting better and more efficient, but online security struggles to keep up. Passwords are well-known for being a weak security measure, but it’s also the… Read More

• How to Strengthen Security in the Hospital Emergency Department

  • August 25th, 2022
  • Posted in Commercial Security, Hospital Security, Integration, Networked Security, Security Technology, surveillance cameras, surveillance monitoring, Systems Integration, Video Surveillance
  • Tags: emergency department security, hospital security, medical clinic security, medical facility security, security personnel, security systems

  Over the years, hospital emergency departments have experienced a constant influx of security issues and violent incidents, but they have struggled to keep up with preventative security measures that protect both patients and staff. Hospitals require a healthy mix of… Read More

• 3 Reasons to Upgrade Your Security Systems

  • August 18th, 2022
  • Posted in Access Control, ARK Systems, Cloud Security, Commercial Security, Integration, Networked Security, School Security, Security Technology, Systems Integration
  • Tags: better security, cloud-based security, commercial security, home security, modern security, modern security technology, networked security, school security, security itnegration, security systems, Security Technology, strong security, upgrade security

  If you’re still operating an older security system, it might be time to consider upgrading. With new technology comes new capabilities and better security systems that can keep your facility and anyone in it protected. The thought of upgrading can… Read More

• What are the Benefits of Central Station Alarm Monitoring?

  • August 11th, 2022
  • Posted in Access Control, Commercial Security, Fire Alarm Systems, Fire Safety, Fire Sprinkler Systems, Integration, Public Safety, School Security, Security Technology, Systems Integration
  • Tags: alarm monitoring, central monitoring station, central station alarm monitoring, fire alarm systems, security integration, security systems

  Alarm systems are an absolute necessity, but there are ways to make these systems work a little harder for your facility. One of the best ways to upgrade your alarm system is by having them connected to central station alarm… Read More

• Preparing for the New School Year

  • August 4th, 2022
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Commercial Security, Fire Safety, Intercom Systems, Mass Notification Systems, School Security, surveillance monitoring
  • Tags: fire safety, fire systems, school safety, school security, school systems, security systems

  It’s almost time for school to be back in session, which means all of the important systems in place will be needing maintenance and repairs after being barren for 3 months of summer. A mass influx of bodies between teachers,… Read More

• How Paging & Intercom Systems Benefit School Security

  • July 28th, 2022
  • Posted in ARK Systems, Emergency Notifications, Fire Safety, Intercom Systems, Mass Notification Systems, School Security
  • Tags: intercom, intercoms, mass notification system, overhead paging, overhead paging system, school safety, school security

  Overhead paging and intercom systems have been around for a very long time and sometimes are considered to be outdated or less important than other security systems, but they have a critical role to play when it comes to keeping… Read More

• Best Practices for School and Campus Access Control

  • July 21st, 2022
  • Posted in Access Control, School Security, surveillance cameras, surveillance monitoring, Video Camera Networks, Video Surveillance
  • Tags: access control, campus security, school security, surveillance systems, vestibules, Video surveillance

  One of the best ways to strengthen security in schools and on campuses is to employ strict access control. Forcing students and faculty to go through slow, strict checkpoints can be a major problem, but that doesn’t mean schools should… Read More

• How to Maximize Security in Your School

  • July 15th, 2022
  • Posted in Education, Integration, School Security, School Shooters
  • Tags: school safety, school safety strategies, school security, school security strategies, school shootings, student protection, student safety

  Having a strong, well-integrated security system is important in any school to help keep it safe and secure. However, school security should not start and stop at the security systems in place. There are a lot of ways to amplify… Read More