Access Control


California School District Protects Campuses With Cloud-Managed Access Control

Established in 1901 in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Mountain View Los Altos High School District (MVLA) serves 4,400 students across the cities of Mountain View, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills. It houses two award-winning high school campuses commonly ranked in the top 1 percent nationally; it also hosts a continuation high school, an adult education campus, an alternative academy for arts and technology, and a nontraditional high school program held at an innovation center.

Survey: Fewer Than 20 Percent of School Leaders Consider Their Main Entrance “Completely Secure”

Singlewire Software, provider of solutions that help keep people safe and informed, releases the findings of its inaugural School Entrance Security Report, which captured responses from more than 500 school staff members across the United States. This research highlights the concerns and challenges schools are facing in securing their entrances and keeping students and staff safe from potential threats



Allegion, Atrium Campus Form Strategic Alliance to Boost Innovation in Higher Education

Allegion US, provider of security technology, solutions and services, is proud to announce a strategic alliance with Atrium Campus, renowned for their cloud native campus card solutions for the higher education vertical. The two companies are establishing a formal partnership to revolutionize access control, credentialing, and campus one card solutions. Together, they aim to deliver an unparalleled, seamless experience for college and university campuses.

When a K-12 Campus Gets an Access Control Upgrade

Schools sometimes need guidance to determine where to start with a security system upgrade, given the vast number of solutions available today. Funding can be a complicated piece of the puzzle to work out, so schools want to ensure that they’re making informed decisions about their security investments.

Tennessee School Shooter Partially Livestreamed Attack that Killed One

The school shooter who killed one during an attack in Nashville, Tenn. partially livestreamed the attack.

How Micro-Segmentation Helps Secure Digital Threats Facing Educational Sector

The education sector is a prime target for cyber-attacks. Campuses typically have a large number of people (students; faculty; temporary staff) accessing their systems and networks or connecting devices with relatively limited controls imposed. In addition, students often connect their personal mobile phones and laptops to campus networks thus potentially increasing the cybersecurity risk.

NAPCO Expands Prima Security & Connected Home Sales Team

NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc., announced it has recently expanded the Prima Security & Connected Home Sales Team, with the addition of two key personnel, Bryan Pope & Adam Krueger, Business Development Managers, East & West, respectively.

Access Control Trends Continue to Strengthen School Safety Security

Class period bells have been ringing across campuses for a few months now, but that doesn’t mean the subject of safety was fully settled before the start of the new school year. As one wise person once said, “It’s a journey, not a destination”. That’s why it remains a leading issue among administrators, faculty, students, and communities. Schools are striving to be at the top of their class when it comes to the ability to control access instantly and securely, monitor suspicious behavior accurately and consistently, and respond to threats immediately and effectively. Ultimately, they aim to provide a reassuring, comfortable, and conducive environment for a rich learning experience. These goals apply whether at a community college in Southern California, a major university in Pennsylvania, or a rural K-12 district in Michigan.

Transformed Yale Peabody Museum Reopens in Stunning Style

Emerging from a major four-year renovation, the reimagined Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History has reopened its doors to the delight of the citizens of its longtime home in New Haven, Connecticut and the many visitors, students, and researchers who come to explore and learn about its breathtaking collections and fascinating exhibitions.

Cal State University Rewards Positive Driving While Protecting Students from Speeders

Anyone who’s ever set foot on a college campus has experienced it. The sudden emergence of a speeding car as if from nowhere. The whoosh of a car passing as you crane your neck before crossing the street. The lurch of your stomach as you realize that vehicle could have so easily collided with you. Erratic driving isn’t unique to the college-aged demographic, but it’s a predictable part of campus life. Students want to make it to class on time. Or they’re eager to finally get off campus after a long day. Either way, they’re often rushing. And the repercussions can be frightening, and even tragic.

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  • California School District Protects Campuses With Cloud-Managed Access Control

    Established in 1901 in the heart of Silicon Valley, the Mountain View Los Altos High School District (MVLA) serves 4,400 students across the cities of Mountain View, Los Altos, and Los Altos Hills. It houses two award-winning high school campuses commonly ranked in the top 1 percent nationally; it also hosts a continuation high school, an adult education campus, an alternative academy for arts and technology, and a nontraditional high school program held at an innovation center. Read Now

  • Right-Wing Activist Charlie Kirk Dies After Utah Valley University Shooting

    Charlie Kirk, a popular conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, died Wednesday after being shot during an on-campus event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Read Now

  • How Open Platform VMS Enables Critical Information Sharing During Campus Emergencies

    Much of the evolution in emergency response is being driven by cloud-connected video security solutions that enable instant information sharing across organizational boundaries. Significant investments in national and local data infrastructure, robust fiber networks, and high-bandwidth 5G wireless connectivity have also helped build a foundation for this transformation. Read Now

  • How to Layer Physical Barriers to Enhance Stadium Security Effectively

    Enhanced stadium security helps ensure the safety of participants, staff and visitors. It can also be a vital investment in ongoing event attendance. According to the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security, 69.3% of eventgoers factor in security when making the decision to attend a stadium event. Read Now