Posts Tagged ‘threat level’

• Is Your Campus Ready for IP Video?

  • June 9th, 2011
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  Over the past eight years, surveillance technology options have gone from a few simple choices between camera manufacturers, camera types, lens and how many tapes were needed to more complex issues such as choosing between IP Video and HDcctv. And… Read More

• Building an ideal communication network

  • June 3rd, 2011
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  If you are under the assumption that you can accomplish your communication goals and the ideal communication network with one product, you have been misled. In order to build a network that meets both your current and long term goals,… Read More

• More on the Red Threat Condition

  • December 2nd, 2010
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  • Tags: ARK Systems, Department of Homeland Security, emergency response, high threat risk, red threat, secure facilities, security, Threat Advisory System, Threat Conditions, threat level

  The final level in our look at the Department of Homeland Security’s Threat Advisory System is the final Severe (Red) Threat Condition. This Threat Condition indicates a severe risk of a terrorist attack and suggests a swift response. This response is usually not meant last long but until the severe threat passes. This Website has all the details, but here are a few key points.

• More on the Orange Threat Condition

  • November 24th, 2010
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  • Tags: ARK Systems, Department of Homeland Security, emergency response, high threat risk, orange threat, secure facilities, security, Threat Advisory System, Threat Conditions, threat level

  Continuing our look at the Department of Homeland Security’s Threat Advisory System, we’re highlighting the Orange (High) Threat Condition. This level indicates a high risk of a terrorist attack and is the first level to suggest organizations implement some (though not all) emergency plans.