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By Danielle Whittaker, Marketing Executive at Kingdom Services Group When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, no one could predict how things would change. Closures of stores, work-from-home mandates, and limited outside activity meant the world changed nearly overnight. This left some security professionals scrambling. It didn’t come as a surprise when […]

7 Ways Physical Security Has Changed as a Result of ...

This entry was posted in Guest Contributor Physical Security Surveillance and tagged Kingdom Services Group on November 22, 2021 by Editorial Staff

The survey, commissioned by Evolv Technology, quantifies the mental toll gun violence takes on Americans. More than half of Americans are willing to go through weapons detection screening at everyday locations, such as the grocery store, workplace, or movie theater. One-third (31%) report increased anxiety when going into a large […]

New Research: 1 out of 5 Americans Believe Their Chances ...

This entry was posted in Industry Report Physical Security Press Release and tagged Evolv Technology on November 18, 2021 by Editorial Staff

By Rick Bentley, CEO, Cloudastructure Want to see an industry that is a good example of where video surveillance security is headed? Look no further than the cannabis industry. Most states require cannabis businesses to record activity in every area of their enterprise with clear images showing customer and employee activity, plus cash […]

Post-Pandemic Intelligence: Why More Enterprises Are Embracing Cloud-Based Security

This entry was posted in Guest Contributor Industry Trends Physical Security and tagged Cloudastructure on November 15, 2021 by Editorial Staff

By Roger Clark, EVP of PS Furniture Today’s world can be a dangerous place. Violent crimes involving firearms have been consistently on the rise over the past few decades. Despite the onset of the COVID-19 virus which led to a global pandemic, 2020 was one of the deadliest years for […]

A New Defensive Ballistic Shield Disguised as a Table

This entry was posted in Guest Contributor Physical Security and tagged PS Furniture on November 1, 2021 by Editorial Staff

By Julian Lovelock, Vice President, Global Business Segment Identity and Access Management Solutions, HID Global Even before the pandemic changed so much of daily life in so many ways, there was a transformation in workplaces. Physical boundaries were no longer the only perimeter defining secure workplace access. Identity became a […]

Protecting a New Perimeter

This entry was posted in Access Control Guest Contributor Identity Management Physical Security and tagged HID Global on October 11, 2021 by Editorial Staff

By Dr. William Bain, CEO and Founder, ScaleOut Software The rapidly evolving cyber-physical landscape of large organizations paired with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have dramatically increased the need for more responsive and agile security and safety systems. How can organizations gather fast insights and respond in the most intelligent, effective […]

Real-Time Digital Twins: New Technology for Security and Safety in ...

This entry was posted in Access Control Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Physical Security and tagged ScaleOut Software on September 20, 2021 by Editorial Staff

By Devin Partida, Editor-in-Chief, ReHack.com Mail tampering can come as a result of nosy neighbors, curious mail sorters or even possible stalkers. It’s commonly known that going through someone’s mail or delivery is illegal and highly frowned upon. It’s an invasion of privacy and can be deeply unsettling for the person […]

What to Do if Deliveries Look Tampered With

This entry was posted in Guest Contributor Physical Security and tagged ReHack on September 20, 2021 by Editorial Staff

In Episode S3E10, our guest is Julian Lovelock. Julian is currently Vice President of the Global Business Segment responsible for workforce identity management solutions at HID Global. Part of his role includes sparking new innovation leading to the development of new products and services. Julian moved to the United States […]

What the Future Holds for the “New” Workplace

This entry was posted in Access Management Cybersecurity Physical Security Podcast and tagged HID Global on September 7, 2021 by Steven Bowcut

By Devin Partida, Editor-in-Chief, ReHack.com Physical security and cybersecurity used to be separate fields, and most businesses still treat them as such. However, as the internet of things (IoT) has brought the digital and physical worlds together, that’s no longer the case. Reliable security today must combine these two once distinct […]

How to Incorporate Cybersecurity Into Physical Security Strategies

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Industry Trends Physical Security and tagged ReHack on August 20, 2021 by Editorial Staff

By Devin Partida, Editor-in-Chief, ReHack.com Cleaning up after a break-in is never easy. In addition to physical damage, the business owner must file reports, close the business temporarily, and investigate replacing stolen goods. It’s possible for any business to deter these break-ins with the right process changes or store upgrades. These […]

6 Ways Businesses Can Deter Break-Ins

This entry was posted in Physical Security and tagged ReHack on July 28, 2021 by Editorial Staff

By Devin Partida, Editor-in-Chief, ReHack.com Every job comes with unique stresses, like making presentations or compiling reports. Your safety is the last thing on your mind because you go to work and make it home every day. Still, emergencies can happen, especially with the rise in mass shootings. Should you have […]

Should You Have an Active Shooter Plan for Your Office?

This entry was posted in Physical Security Weapons and tagged ReHack on June 22, 2021 by Editorial Staff

By Devin Partida, Editor-in-Chief, ReHack.com As more people get vaccinated and states lift their pandemic restrictions, businesses must reconsider their security protocols. Whether that’s taking new preventive measures or upgrading current systems, now is the time to make changes. Businesses in all industries had to keep up with federal and state […]

5 Security Tips for Businesses Reopening in 2021

This entry was posted in Cybersecurity Guest Contributor Physical Security on June 17, 2021 by Editorial Staff