Every week, we take the time to help educate our readers on the latest and greatest innovations in the security industry. This week, however, we would like to take a step back and thank you, our customers, families, and friends,… Read More
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Security Systems and Fire Alarms go Hand in Hand
The term “security” is rather vague. What does “security” really entail? Obviously security systems and surveillance systems fall into the realm of “security,” but what else? Well, what you might be surprised to learn is that many security officers nowadays… Read More
Private, Cloud-Based Managed Surveillance Systems: The Future of Security?
There are exciting things happening in the IT industry, from wireless, DVR, and IP technology to cloud computing. The face of surveillance systems are changing. And one of the biggest steps forward will be Private, Cloud-Based Managed Surveillance Systems. These… Read More
How safe is your Building? Is it more secure than the White House?
Aside from Fort Knox, what would you say is the most secure government building in the United States? You may think the White House. Well, think again. In 2009, two undisclosed individuals were able to crash a state dinner hosted… Read More
Biometrics, Physical Access Control & Convergence
Despite a seemingly constant call for convergence from IT professionals, physical access control systems that are joined with logical access control systems are still hard to find. But why? Well, the answer seems to lie in the struggle between IT… Read More
Human Error: A Common Cause of Security Breaches
According to the CompTIA’s 10th Annual Information Security Trends study, human error was cited by companies as a common cause of security breaches for the 10th year in a row. However, unlike the previous nine years of the study this… Read More
Better Manage Visitors at your Healthcare Facility
Healthcare facilities face a set of challenges unique to their industry, especially when it comes to successfully managing visitors. Unlike other facility administrators, those in the healthcare industry must manage high volumes of visitors, extended hours, and visitors who simply… Read More
Video Analytics: Security Dreams finally become Reality
Until recently, actionable video analytics had been little more than a security operator’s dream. The technology just was not there to produce the desired results. However, as technology has improved and those dreams began to come down to Earth, the… Read More
Centralized Management of Security Systems: Remote Monitoring & Control
The centralized management of security systems is nothing new for large corporations. These companies have been utilizing remote monitoring and control for everything from access control to video surveillance and more for quite some time. But until recently, such a… Read More
Surveillance Systems & the Challenges of Outdoor Perimeters
When it comes to surveillance systems, one of the biggest challenges can be adequately covering an outdoor perimeter. Among the primary challenges associated with designing an effective perimeter surveillance system are: The sheer size of most outdoor perimeters makes it… Read More