Articles Tagged with ''security technology''

How the Generational Security Gap Affects Security

Despite concerns about technology, clearly Americans still have a hard time unplugging.

December 1, 2013

I used to write stories like this on a typewriter back in the day. My articles turned out to be a mass of White-Outs to counter typing mistakes. It all made me dizzy. Today’s computer technology even auto-corrects my words, which sometimes is not a good thing.

Top Technologies from ASIS 2013

Hungry for the highlights from ASIS 2013? See Security magazine's editors' picks for this year's best in show.

November 5, 2013

The 2013 ASIS International Exhibition in Chicago was abuzz with new and renewed security solutions and technology. Hungry for the highlights? Check out Security magazine’s editors’ picks for some of the best products of the show.

Understanding the Consequences of Skipping Fire Suppression

Having smoke and fire detectors without fire suppression technology is like having video surveillance without alarm response.

November 5, 2013

A fire in 2013 that began in the attic of a Colorado sorority house burned for hours before anyone detected it, resulting in a million-dollar loss. Why? The three-story, wood-frame house had no fire detection system, and a sprinkler system covered the living spaces but not the attic.

U.S. Surveillance Leaks Threaten Police Use of New Technologies

October 21, 2013

Public disclosures about U.S. government surveillance threaten the ability of police to use powerful new technologies such as drones and mobile license plate readers.

Highlights from ASIS 2013 – Chicago

October 8, 2013

Two weeks ago, ASIS International Seminar and Exhibits arrived in Chicago, bringing plenty of flash in its opening ceremonies, as well as plenty of possible security solutions on the show floor, as manufacturers seek to help enterprise security leaders get more from their existing investments in analog systems.

How to Increase Service and Safety with Perimeter Security

Imagine invisible perimeter security – a microwave detection system so sensitive it can distinguish between people and animals alongside a fence.

October 1, 2013

Imagine invisible perimeter security – a microwave detection system so sensitive it can distinguish between people and animals alongside a fence.

Is Litigation the Weak Link in Information Supply Chain Security?

Objection! Your lawyer might be putting your enterprise at risk for a major data breach.

Deborah Jostes Daniel Chudd

September 10, 2013

As an enterprise security professional managing information and cyber security, your duty is to protect your company’s data and confidential communications from theft or loss.

Building a Future of Security Collaboration and Convergence

Evolving threats necessitate increased collaboration among organizations, security providers and first responders – how can enterprise security executives adapt?

Nelson Barreto

September 1, 2013

What’s trending in access control in security enterprises? Interest in outsourced managed access control solutions, particularly for retail establishments, financial institutions and high-end commercial enterprises, says Nelson Barreto, enterprise sales director for North Canton, Ohio-based Diebold Security.

Protech Enhances Video Monitoring With Intruder Alarms

August 15, 2013

Utility companies use video to perform daily operations, but, cannot rely on it alone to provide reliable intrusion detection.

Gartner: Pay Less Attention to Security Technology

June 11, 2013

The focus should be on bridging cultural gaps and educating the C-Suite, says a research vice president for Gartner.

ON DEMAND: In this webinar, Regina Lester, Vice President of Security & Safety Operations at Toledo Zoo, will share her insights on implementing security technologies in the entertainment sector and the challenges all organizations face — large and small — when it comes to balancing budget and security.