Video surveillance systems are inherently dependent upon the software used to watch live or recorded video. There’s a lot to consider before choosing a Video Management System (VMS) to deploy at your facility. VMS Types Some video management systems are integrated with a video recording appliance while others are installed on a server or in [...]
When parents think about back to school, it would be nice if they only had to worry about getting the required school supplies together. Unfortunately, they have a host of new things to worry about now from bullying to security to cyber security of personal student information. Here are a few back to school safety [...]
When an organization decides to implement or improve security, the project is usually focused on incident prevention, mitigation, or post-incident investigation. In most cases, building occupants recognize the new normal with the presence of the cameras, turnstiles, card credential readers, and other conspicuous devices. Houses of Worship, however, often have a different outlook on security [...]
Emergency preparedness is an ongoing process. A current Emergency Response Plan is your primary resource and response plans can range in complexity, from single-office investigations to campus-wide evacuations. It’s important to set aside time and resources to update your Emergency Response Plan regularly. Top Three Reasons to Update an Emergency Response Plan Environmental changes Newly [...]
Preparation prevents or limits an emergency. Most facilities are prepared for a localized threat, like an office theft or aggravated customer, but when an entire campus needs to be warned of an emergency, challenges arise. That campuses have multiple buildings is itself a challenge, and perhaps the greatest. Thanks to network connectivity, mass notification systems [...]
Emergency response can be stressful and demanding. Expedient, appropriate responses save lives and preserve property, but disparate systems can hamper the process. Disparate Systems Security systems are often installed separately and over a long time as new challenges are revealed. A warehouse, for example, may open with a simple intrusion detection system that allows employees [...]
Access control systems secure buildings and rooms around the clock. The credential carried by each employee or authorized visitor grants or denies respective access. However, handheld credentials present a variety of challenges. Lost credentials are a security risk until the credential is removed from the database. Misplaced and forgotten credentials are also a security risk. [...]
This week we continue with our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) list. Let’s look at Managed Security Services programs. The Vision Security Technologies expert team can provide managed and hosted real-time access control service programs. Vision manages everything so you can focus on your business. A Managed Security Services program frees up your valuable time and resources [...]
Frequently asked Questions lists, or FAQs, are a life-saver for security and technology. Let’s look at the security benefits of an access control system and how these systems work. Benefits Access control systems allow organizations to physically limit entrance permissions to whole or specific areas of a property. It can be used to keep people [...]
For most facilities, security starts outside of the building. Higher security facilities have larger perimeters to enforce. Parking lots tend to be a common place to start monitoring activity. When an employee or visitor drives onto a parking lot, they assume they’re entering a safe work, learning, or retail area. So, what level of security [...]
