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
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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
Wireless Emergency Alerts: A New Nationwide Text Emergency Alert System
The key to surviving severe weather is early warning. That is why America’s wireless industry is rolling out Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), a new nationwide text emergency alert system that connects users with NOAA’s National Weather Service (NWS), FEMA, the… Read More
Communication & your Security System :: Security Tips from ARK Systems
Emergency situations – ranging in degree from terrorist attacks and deadly shootings to fires, riots, and everything in between – are a business owner’s worst fear. These fears are worsened by inferior or ineffective security systems, especially in terms of… Read More
Thermal Cameras: Quickly Gaining Popularity in the Security Industry
The role of security cameras are crucial in the overall security of a building or facility, especially the monitoring of the building’s perimeter. However, there are certain conditions in which even the best security cameras cannot perform up to expectations…. 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