The best modern security cameras are high resolution with low storage demands, lower bandwidth, and lower light level capabilities. These cameras make it possible to push video surveillance to the very edge of a campus and that’s rather desirable. Though the cameras may be ready for the challenge, power and network connectivity may still be [...]
Many of us use vehicle gates daily. When we do, multiple security solutions control and monitor our every move. Gates Vehicle barriers, usually arm gates, keep unauthorized vehicles out of secure parking areas and require visitors to check-in for access before entry. Gates can be operated manually by guard staff or opened automatically when a [...]
We live in a connected world. Business teams operate from multiple connected locations and security systems should be interconnected as well. When an emergency alert activates, or criminal act occurs, remote security and administration teams must act. Multiple Systems Modern security solutions contain one or more security systems, unified by system integration, that are leveraged [...]
We run into a lot of systems that are antiquated and not fully integrated. And it’s no surprise. Technology is improving at breakneck speeds and budgets are slow to keep up with security demands. For example, an organization may have installed analog cameras five years ago. The following year they installed an access control and [...]
ABC of Alabama held their annual Facilities Directors Conference September 13 through 14 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa. The two day event featured numerous speakers on various topics such as campus security, trends on campus, pre-qualification and bidding and drones. Vision was asked to be the opening presenter at the conference with Campus [...]
Unified, integrated security solutions stem from well-orchestrated security solution planning programs. Stakeholder input The initial phase of a successful security solution program gathers stakeholder input. From accounting to facilities to operations, every department has a reason to rely on the security solution. If there is a slip and fall incident, for example, security might be [...]
Engineering—often overlooked—is the integral component of a security solution. Oversights result in underfunded projects, unmitigated risks, and inadequate security solutions. It’s crucial to select a qualified and thorough security provider that incorporates system engineering into every component of the solution design and implementation. Physical Considerations Engineers connect the physical characteristics, construction, and existing infrastructure to [...]
Visitors are a risk. Historically, the risks were theft and accidental injury. Today, active assailant events are a risk as well. No organization is an exception. Schools, houses of worship, factories, and office buildings should all be concerned. And they should all be protected. Visitor management usually fits under one of two extreme opinions: let [...]
Soft targets, such as large public gatherings and outdoor venues, are always at risk for violence and theft. From the Boston Marathon bombing, to vehicles driving into pedestrian areas during rallies and protests, to large amounts of explosives stolen from a construction site in Pennsylvania, organizers and company leadership must consider video surveillance and physical [...]
A visitor management system, often integrated with the access control system, grants visitor access to all or part of a facility given predetermined security criteria. A facility may require continual escort, while other facilities may only require a credential to be conspicuously displayed for full access. Vetting Before Arrival Your facility may be more secure [...]
