Articles Tagged with ''access management tools''

New UDM Student ID Policy Sparks Debate on Campus

November 26, 2012

While some students are calling the new ID badge policy a threat against their rights, university officials are sticking with their policy of requiring students and faculty to wear their badges at all times.

Access Control -- Vehicle Theft

Chicago Thieves Crack Vehicle Security Codes

October 2, 2012

Inventive thieves in Chicago are cracking the security codes for keyless entry into cars – using the technology for damage-less entry and theft.

Access Control -- Smartphones

NFC Smartphones Replace Keycards in Pilot Programs

September 26, 2012

Pilot programs at Netflix and Good Technologies have proved successful for Near-Field Communication technology, including access control via smartphone.

Access Control -- Hackers

Hacker Will Expose Potential Flaw in Four Million Hotel Room Locks

July 24, 2012

Taking advantage of an alleged vulnerability in DC power ports, Cody Brocious's technology could potentially access any of four to five million hotel rooms nationwide.

Verticals Lead the Way to Access Control Boom in Latin America

June 19, 2012

Hospitality, commercial and manufacturing & industrial sectors account for 55% of electronic access control growth.

Beyond the Numbers: What the Stanley-Niscayah M&A Means for You

Diane Ritchey

May 1, 2012

When security integrator Stanley Security Solutions announced plans last year to purchase fellow security integrator Niscayah, one of the largest global security firms in Europe and the U.S., for $1.2 billion, the move shook the very core of the security integrator space. The acquisition was large, to say the least: with it, Stanley Security Solutions increases its global presence, and its North American team greatly increased. There are more installation technicians, service specialists, branch employees, supervisors and team leaders. It created a much larger business, growing 30 percent in overall U.S. associates since January 2011.

The Best of Three

Joel Jensen

May 1, 2012

I was searching my email outbox archives the other day and I ran across a column that I’d written a few years ago about the use of video and integrated security systems. I was adamant that a camera be ruled out for an access control solution versus considering it as an optional feature. I still maintain that assertion. I’m not saying that every door should have a camera – every door should be considered for one – as an integrated component of your access control system.

Eyeing Up Turnstiles

Cindy H. Dubin

March 1, 2012

Optical turnstiles are viewed as a growing trend in entrance control, currently dominating the speedgate market, according to IMS Research. As a security measure, optical turnstiles restrict or control access to a building or secured area.

Automate and Delegate

Joel Jensen

January 3, 2012

I’m always amazed at how many of my colleagues still rely on a significant amount of manual data entry to their access control systems. Often, a large amount of employee information is entered at the badging station or after-the-fact at the security office.

Security Seeks Overall Scene, Accurate Information Fast

Time to Get Complete Picture Across All Devices, Systems

Exclusive Survey Shows Complexities, Diverse Risks Demand a PSIM Approach

October 28, 2011

A majority of security professionals believe that there is much to gain by integrating data from traditional physical security devices and systems, including access control, video, RFID, GPS, sensors and building management systems, in to one common operating picture.

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.