ISC West 2019: What We Saw, What We Learned
Last month, our executive team attended the ISC West 2019 event in Las Vegas and it was three days of non-stop learning about significant trends and new products in the industry. There have been sweeping changes in technology over the past year making the annual pilgrimage to ISC West even more exciting than usual. We’ve […]
Looking Back: What Columbine Taught Us About School Security
Last month marked the 20th anniversary of one of the worst school shootings in US history. The 1999 attack on Columbine High School that killed 13 people and wounded 24 set in motion a new era of school violence. After the Columbine tragedy, there has been an increase in school security measures to ensure the […]
Top 8 Trends to Watch in Security Integration
As technology continues to evolve, people and businesses are focusing more of their attention on security. Whether they are looking to protect themselves, their data, or their company and employees, the top security integration trends showcase the latest technology available to meet their needs. Cloud Storage for Video Surveillance The cloud has been around for […]
Active Shooter Training Impacting Response to Violent Events
Active shooter training and changes to lock-down procedures are impacting the way people respond in violent events. School districts traditionally use the hide and lock-down tactic, which make students ‘sitting targets.’ Instead, many schools have changed to using active shooter training drills, which incorporate action-based responses. Active Shooter Training Played a Role at Highlands Ranch […]
Texas School Safety Bill — Comprehensive School Safety Program Proposed
Almost a year after the Santa Fe High School shooting, state lawmakers hope to pass a bill to strengthen school safety. The Texas School Safety Bill, officially Senate Bill 11, calls for a comprehensive school safety program, requiring emergency response training for all district staff, establishing “threat assessment teams” to help identify troubled or potentially […]
Combining Active Directories and Access Control for Better Visitor Management
There’s a distinct challenge in using access control for visitor management. Designers of access systems may focus only on those who need permanent access, as they consider visitor management a separate issue entirely. Many enterprises choose to segregate their visitor management and access control protocols, but this can lead to more work for employees and […]
Updating Your Restaurant Security System
The importance of a solid restaurant security system—not only for the restaurant itself but for employees and customers—cannot be overstated.
What are the Benefits of Surveillance Cameras in Public Places for Unified City-Wide Security Plans?
One of the most significant benefits of surveillance cameras in public places is the way they support unified city-wide security plans.
Security Cabling Standards You Should Know Before Doing It Yourself
These industry-recognized security cabling standards methods have been honed through years of updates and field-testing.
The Proactive Retailer’s Guide To Shoplifting Prevention Techniques
Communications and surveillance systems provide stores with an opportunity to prevent shoplifting before it happens and successfully prosecute when it does.