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Sure Evacuation With RFID

Sure Evacuation With RFID

The greatest nightmare of an evacuation coordinator is to finish the evacuation before all employees reach the assembly point. Such disasters can be prevented with RFID UHF technology because it gives complete knowledge on the location of every person that needs to be evacuated at any time of the work day.

  • By Karolina Kozlowska, PhD.
  • April 01, 2018
Streamlining Todays Campuses

Streamlining Today's Campuses

As K-12 and higher education campuses work diligently to advance security measures in the wake of increased risk across the nation, more administrations are searching for ways to make smart capital investments.

  • By Mitchell Kane
  • January 01, 2018


Preventing A Major Attack

Preventing A Major Attack

Many USB thumb drives being used on campuses today could be generously classified as BYOD, but many of these can be infected with malware and viruses that can adversely affect the entire college network.

  • By Ruben Lugo
  • January 01, 2018

What Wannacry Taught Us About The Importance Of Healthcare IT Security

The recent WannaCry ransomware attacks compromised an estimated 200,000 systems across 150 countries, including the United Kingdom’s National Health Service system. This breach came uncomfortably close to a life-or-death situation when 16 hospitals were unable to access patient data and diverted ambulances to other facilities.

  • By Karin Ratchinsky
  • November 01, 2017
Innovation and Sustainability Showcased at ASIS

Innovation and Sustainability Showcased at ASIS

Securitron displayed several eco-friendly products at the show, while Adams Rite unveiled their new cutting-edge exit devices.

  • October 10, 2017
Traka Announces Integration with Open Options’ DNA Fusion Software

Traka Announces Integration with Open Options’ DNA Fusion Software

The new software can be used in retail, K-12, higher education, warehouse management, and more.

  • October 10, 2017
Great Campus Security Solutions at ASIS

Great Campus Security Solutions at ASIS

Last week at ASIS, several companies had great products for the Campus Security vertical. Here are just a few of the best items we saw while attending the show.

  • By Lindsay Page
  • October 03, 2017
See Something, Say Something: Securing Campus Environments with People and Technology

See Something, Say Something: Securing Campus Environments with People and Technology

As security technology and human engagement continue to intersect, it is imperative that campus security professionals make a conscious effort to refine their security procedures

  • By Andrew Ortale
  • September 15, 2017
Under Lock and Key

Under Lock and Key

The British International School of Houston project presented ESS with an opportunity to design a completely wireless locking solution for a new, state-of-the-art, purpose built, 33-acre campus featuring an impressive array of facilities and exciting learning areas.

  • By Lindsay Page
  • September 01, 2017
Medical Center Adds K-9 Security Guards

Medical Center Adds K-9 Security Guards

Chandler Regional Medical Center in Arizona has hired two furry security guards.

  • August 31, 2017

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  • Emerging Campus Access Control Solutions

    Emerging solutions in campus access control can mean different things. Usually, we expect the topic to focus on the very latest in door security products and solutions that have just been recently released or are about to be launched. After all, staying up on improvements to keep campuses safer is critical. Plus, it’s always interesting and exciting to learn what’s new and how innovations are going to better protect lives and assets and help the industry be even more successful. Read Now

  • Here’s How Instructional Audio Can Play a Key Role in School Safety

    Ensuring the safety of students and employees is critical in today’s educational environment. While the threat of a school shooting is in the back of everyone’s mind, the truth is there are many possible scenarios that could crop up at any time in classrooms, hallways, and other school spaces—from fights or altercations to a sick child or staff member who requires emergency attention. Read Now

  • How School Security Continues to Advance

    For more than 30 years, I’ve been fully immersed in security operations in K-12 schools, including working in school safety in Littleton, Colorado during the attack at Columbine High School in 1999. That incident, coupled with those before and since, underscores the critical need for continued improvement in safety and security measures in our schools. Thankfully, ongoing advancements in security technology enable prompt response to critical threats as well as daily operational efficiency Read Now

  • The Role of Trusted Access Control and Identity Management

    The diverse and dynamic campus environments of modern post-secondary institutions rely on multiple systems and processes to ensure campus security and operational efficiency. Read Now

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