OSDP, or Open Supervised Device Protocol, is an access control communications standard designed to improve interoperability among access control and security products, and it’s becoming the new standard for access control technology.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Oct 01, 2019
Evelyn Udell was allegedly killed by a deliveryman employed by a Best Buy contractor. Her family says her death could have been prevented by better background checks.
- By Haley Samsel
- Oct 01, 2019
The hospital where a mentally ill veteran opened fire in an emergency room is also home to a congressional office.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 27, 2019
While the two “penetration testers” were given permission to attempt to break into courthouses, local law enforcement were not informed of the tests. Now, the men are facing charges.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 19, 2019
In recent weeks, three Orthodox Jewish men were attacked in New York in potentially bias-related incidents that led to major injuries.
- By Haley Samsel
- Sep 19, 2019
Valerie Anderson to lead Boon Edam Inc. in driving sales and customer satisfaction in the Americas.
For campuses nationwide, emergency communication planning is not a topic that is taken lightly, nor should it be.
Providing security, managing budgets, gaining efficiencies— these are just a few of the many objectives that facility managers have to balance at once.
- By Jeremy Saline
- Sep 01, 2019
Law enforcement agencies who have partnered with Amazon-owned Ring can request videos from residents and interact with users on its app, Neighbors.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 30, 2019
Suprema, which operates the Biostar 2 biometric smart lock system, leaked over 27.8 million records in a publicly accessible database discovered by security researchers.
- By Haley Samsel
- Aug 15, 2019
Eliminate trust based on location, such as within a company network, and always verify users at every access request.
The legislation, which would ban facial recognition entry systems, would be the first to address what technology landlords can impose on residents.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 26, 2019
A now-discontinued smart home hub had flaws that allowed researchers to hack into the device without even knowing the plain-text password put in place by the owner.
- By Haley Samsel
- Jul 05, 2019
After attempting to rush through a security checkpoint at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, a man was arrested and booked on multiple charges, including five counts of misdemeanor assault.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 20, 2019
A report by Fortune Business Insights projects the global stadium security to grow rapidly over the next few years. The analysis estimates that the United States and Canada will lead the charge, with the Asia Pacific experiencing high growth as well.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 19, 2019
According to research done by Grand View Research, the global perimeter security market is projected to reach USD 29.6 billion by 2025.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 13, 2019
MarketsandMarkets says the worth of the vehicle access control market could reach $22.6 billion by 2027.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 10, 2019
The 2017 FBI crime report shows that the worst state to be a burglar in is Delaware. The best? Nebraska.
- By Kaitlyn DeHaven
- Jun 07, 2019
Most access control systems are focused on improving security and protecting the business, ensuring that only the right people have the right access to the right areas. It keeps the bad guys out and the good guys in.
- By John Carter
- Jun 01, 2019
In 2017, the state of California passed Senate Bill 1299, ushering into law a set of regulations requiring California healthcare providers to take specific steps to prevent workplace violence and ensure a safe environment for both patients and caregivers.
- By Paul Baratta
- Jun 01, 2019
After several deadly attacks on houses of worship, legislators are stepping up to find funding to install necessary security solutions.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 30, 2019
Dangerously large crowds at Memphis' famous Beale Street led to road closures and arrests over the weekend.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 29, 2019
The fence around the White House will grow by five feet this summer.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 28, 2019
Security barriers and surveillance cameras are being added to a Birmingham public housing community to cut down on crime.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 15, 2019
Access control at the Clearwater Airpark in Florida is getting an overhaul after inspectors found a lack of security at several of the gates.
- By Sydny Shepard
- May 14, 2019
Four sets of steel bollards have been installed on Memphis' iconic Beale Street as part of a safety improvement plan.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 25, 2019
Fans at Rogers Arena in Vancouver will be the first to be screened using a new radio frequency device intended to detect concealed weapons.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 16, 2019
A medical center in Wyoming is increasing security after a man with a gun gained access to the facility and fired at two employees.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 09, 2019
The City of Kingston is reviewing security measures such as security cameras, locks and bulletproof glass to protect city buildings.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Apr 09, 2019
The confusion I hear in the industry starts with the definitions of these terms: artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (deep and shallow), and analytics. Some believe these things are all the same and use them interchangeably.
The City of Spokane is looking into rewarding businesses that invest in additional security measures for their properties.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 26, 2019
Bossier, La. maximum-security prison to undergo sweeping security upgrades
- By Sydny Shepard
- Mar 04, 2019
With a password on each computer and a cardbased access control system on the door, many businesses feel they have their bases covered when it comes to both logical and physical security.
- By J. Matthew Ladd
- Mar 01, 2019
For the County of Travis in Austin, Texas, research, dedication and the right team resulted in the perfect integrated security solution for its sprawling campus and multi-location facilities.
- By Michael Bone
- Mar 01, 2019
Governments are implementing innovative programs that are revolutionizing how the world looks at identity and citizenship.
- By Steve Warne
- Mar 01, 2019
When dealing with airport and border security, we need databases, we need to share information and we need law enforcement.
- By Martin Zizi
- Mar 01, 2019
From simple photo IDs of the past to 2D barcodes and the now ubiquitous use of video cameras, businesses, schools and venues are constantly looking for better ways to protect people and property.
- By Denis Petrov
- Mar 01, 2019
The way that smart cards are issued has changed dramatically in the last several years with the advent of cloud-based systems that enable the entire process to be managed and executed remotely, and with printer/encoder breakthroughs that significantly boost throughput, reliability and energy efficiency.
- By Robin Tandon
- Feb 01, 2019
The Internet of Things (IoT) promises greater connectivity, which, when properly leveraged, can provide invaluable insight into our organizations and our operational environments. In the security sector, increased connectivity between sensors and systems gives us access to more data than we thought possible even just a few years ago.
- By Jimmy Palatsoukas
- Feb 01, 2019
Marine Corps Air Station Miramar to upgrade security with new airfield perimeter fence.
- By Sydny Shepard
- Jan 07, 2019