The integration of IP cameras with video monitoring control panels and mobile devices is making monitoring facility security easier, more efficient, and more intuitive than ever. With its Remote Security Control app for its B series Intrusion Control Panels, Bosch… Read More
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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
Widespread Adoption of Biometrics Builds Confidence Among Users
For a long time, biometrics were slow to catch on. Today, though still not completely mainstream, the use of biometrics has increased, as businesses and organizations across various industries are becoming more comfortable with biometric verification systems. Enterprises are also… Read More
Using Forensic Video Data For Campus Security
The security of university campuses is no small task. Campuses can cover many acres and see the ingress and egress of thousands of students, staff, and faculty every day. IP video technology and video analytics are taking campus security to… Read More
How IP Video Technology is Transforming Public Transportation Security
The need for high performing security solutions in public transportation systems has never been greater than it is now. The growth of public transport in recent years has caused an influx of ridership across the country, putting a strain on… Read More
Improving School Security
School security has never been a bigger priority and necessity than it is now. Unfortunately in today’s world, schools are the targets of a number of threats ranging from minor vandalism to sex offenders and active shooters. It is imperative… Read More
Securing Retail Data With Physical Access Control
The amount of data processed by retailers is staggering. From names, phone numbers, addresses and credit card information, retailers gather huge quantities of information about their customers, which is stored to facilitate future purchases, and so that customers may receive… Read More
Protecting Hospitals from Security Threats
Security is one of the most important missions of hospitals, second only to their primary mission as a place of medical treatment and healing. In order to protect this process, hospitals have to protect themselves against a variety of security… Read More
Security: A Collaborative Effort
For facility security to be as effective as possible, it must be a collaborative effort on the part of dedicated security staff and non-security staff such as employees. Security staff have a wealth of technology and resources at their disposal,… Read More
Making Security Work for Small Businesses
No matter what their size, all businesses are faced with security threats. From trespassing and loitering to more serious threats such as vandalism and theft, businesses small and large must be able to protect themselves from illegal activity on their… Read More