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Physical Security

According to a recent study entitled, “State Of Enterprise IoT Security In North America: Unmanaged And Unsecured” commissioned by Armis: 69% of enterprises have more IoT devices on their networks than computers 84% of security professionals believe IoT devices are more vulnerable than computers 67% of enterprises have experienced an […]

Physical Security System Cyber Protection: An Interview with Johnson Controls

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Physical Security and tagged Johnson Controls on February 19, 2020 by Steven Bowcut

With so much attention on cybersecurity these days, it’s all too easy to overlook the physical security of our homes, workstations and facilities. Here’s a look at some of the most consequential trends in physical security and why they should matter to all of us. 1. Third-Party Identity Management Takes […]

5 Trends in Physical Security and Why They Matter

This entry was posted in Physical Security on February 18, 2020 by Kayla Matthews

By Robin Tandon, Director of Product Marketing, Cloud Solutions, HID Global The way ID cards are used in the enterprise and on college and university campuses has changed dramatically in recent years. Once a simple identification tool, corporate ID badges now provide the means to open doors and access IT […]

ID Card Issuance Moves to the Cloud

This entry was posted in Access Management Campus Safety Expert Insights Guest Contributor Industry Trends Physical Security on January 6, 2020 by Editorial Staff

Let’s face it, it is rare to find exciting innovation from the security industry’s big-dog conglomerates. We usually expect change to be incremental and without surprise from these industry behemoths while the startups more commonly provide noteworthy new ideas, technologies, and solutions. This is why we walked away from a […]

Innovative Ways of Harnessing Data to Manage Security Threats

This entry was posted in GSX Johnson Controls New Technology Physical Security on November 6, 2019 by Steven Bowcut

At the recent GSX Conference in Chicago, we ran across a very interesting security solution that nearly all of us have used dozens, if not hundreds, of times but may not even be able to name the manufacturer. One of the most maligned and complained about security products ever, but […]

ScanVan: Random and Portable Screening Capabilities

This entry was posted in GSX Industry Trends Physical Security and tagged Smiths Detection X-Ray Screening on September 17, 2019 by Steven Bowcut

By Scott Lindley, General Manager, Farpointe Data The ability to use mobile phones as access credentials is one of the biggest trends in a market that historically has been slow in adopting new technology. As a matter of fact, research analyst Gartner has predicted that, by 2020, one in five […]

Why Mobile Access Is More Secure than Card Systems

This entry was posted in Access Control Expert Insights Physical Security and tagged Farpointe Data on August 27, 2019 by Editorial Staff

Cloud computing brought substantial changes to the security industry. Before it came to the forefront, people had to use CD-ROMs to update security software, for example. Concerning physical security, the only option for getting a more updated model of something like a camera or a lock was typical to buy […]

6 Cloud-Based Solutions for Better Physical and Cybersecurity

This entry was posted in Cloud Security Cybersecurity Physical Security on July 23, 2019 by Kayla Matthews

Selecting the right physical access control system can be an exhaustive task. After all, there are hundreds of solutions on the market, all with distinct features. Determining the right solution will depend on a variety of factors such as the size of your business, budget, the number of readers you […]

The Ulitmate Guide to Access Control

This entry was posted in Access Control Physical Security and tagged OpenPath on July 23, 2019 by Steven Bowcut

Delta Scientific DSC501 Prevents 2 Vehicle Attacks 8 Days Apart at Naval Station On June 3, 2019, a driver, who police have not identified, stopped at the main gate of Naval Station Mayport but when he did not show any credentials to the guards, he was told to turn his […]

Vehicle Control System Prevents 2 Vehicle Attacks at Naval Station

This entry was posted in Access Control Incident Brief Physical Security and tagged Delta Scientific on July 1, 2019 by Steven Bowcut

When Every Second Counts One of the hottest topics in our current political climate, internet discussions, and social dialog is the phenomenon of active shooter incidents, or “mass shootings.” Media outlets saturate their broadcast time with reports that in one way or another reference these crimes. Politicians list it as […]

When Seconds Count – How One Company is Using AI ...

This entry was posted in Physical Security Today's Most Interesting Security News and tagged Athena Security on June 6, 2019 by Cody Bowcut

MetTel IoT Fleet Management Transforms Brosnan SmartTrucks into Mobile Command Centers Brosnan Security, the renowned national security officer firm, has unveiled its newest SmartTruck, transformed by MetTel IoT into a connected mobile command center capable of instant internal and external threat and efficiency detection, analysis and response. Brosnan is rolling out […]

Mobile Command Centers to Safeguard Retailers Nationwide

This entry was posted in Physical Security Today's Most Interesting Security News and tagged Brosnan Security MetTel on June 6, 2019 by Steven Bowcut

Brilliance Security Magazine sat down with Jim Viscardi, Vice President of the Global Security Division for Metrasens at the GSX Conference in Las Vegas. We asked Jim to tell us what’s new at Metrasens and what they have been up to lately. He told us about how they have spent […]

Adding a Layer of Physical Security by Pushing Your Perimeter ...

This entry was posted in Physical Security and tagged Metrasens Perimeter Protection Screening on November 6, 2018 by Steven Bowcut