As we begin a new year, security professionals are evaluating upgrades and enhancements to safety and security systems. To get started, we're providing foundational resources and ideas in this four-part blog series. In this post, we’ll introduce the three key resources to get started in 2019: Leveraging a free site survey and security assessment Benefits [...]
It’s a risk to manually control visitor and employee access to the lobby, interior stairs, and elevators. This expectation may exceed the capabilities of a lobby attendant, diverting their attention and leaving interior spaces open to vandalism and other malicious activities. Most lobby attendants and security officers are expected to monitor activity and verify the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As active assailant situations continue to plague communities across the country, we’re seeing new standards for hazard identification, vulnerability assessments, incident management, and incident recovery. NFPA 3000™ (PS), Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program, addresses management at a command level, competencies for first responders, and incident recovery. The standard was initiated in [...]
