Articles by Mark Perkins

How can security teams manage risk if they can’t measure it?

August 25, 2022

Security professionals need to plan, operate and demonstrate risk reduction using reporting platforms — and a secured entry strategy can help.

How to Secure the Entry in a Cyber-Physical World

Mark Perkins

December 21, 2018

The advent of electronic access control and identity management has made it easier and more convenient for organizations to deploy security solutions at the entry of facilities. But, has it actually made the facilities more secure?

Can You Measure Your Building’s Penetration Risk? - Part 2

Part 2 of a 2-part series on security entrance metrics

Mark Perkins

February 28, 2017

We all must stop running from the “elephant in the room” by implementing a real, effective tailgating prevention strategy. Combined with other analytical methods available today, this will allow security professionals to more effectively meet the challenges of our increasingly insecure world.

Can You Measure Your Building’s Penetration Risk? - Part 1

Part 1 of a 2-part series on security entrance metrics

Mark Perkins

January 31, 2017

How can you measure your risk of unauthorized entry? Until now, it’s been virtually impossible. When it comes to security entrances, new analytics technologies (e.g. PSIM, IoT, etc.) are emerging, and it’s becoming possible to use technology, combined with people, to tap into security entrance metrics as part of an overall physical security strategy.

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How Do Security Entrances Affect an Organization's Bottom Line?

Part 1: Defining Basic Tailgating Prevention Capabilities and Goals

Tracie Thomas

Mark Perkins

August 8, 2016

Not all security entrances work the same way. Their different capabilities, therefore, have an impact on an organization’s overall anti-tailgating strategy in terms of capital outlay, manpower needed, annual operating costs, ROI, and user education and preparation.

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.

Articles by Mark Perkins

How can security teams manage risk if they can’t measure it?

How to Secure the Entry in a Cyber-Physical World

Can You Measure Your Building’s Penetration Risk? - Part 2

Can You Measure Your Building’s Penetration Risk? - Part 1

How Do Security Entrances Affect an Organization's Bottom Line?

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