Facility Security


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Establishing a Standard: Physical Access Control Safeguards the Data Center Boom

Operators rushing to scale AI and cloud facilities must leverage physical key cabinets and asset lockers to eliminate construction and operational vulnerabilities.

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Critical Infrastructure: Rethinking Facility Hardening

Utilities and data centers are replacing passive monitoring with radar-guided cameras and on-premises AI to eliminate security blind spots.



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Healthcare Workers Demand Better Safety Measures

New research shows 68% of healthcare staff faced violence last year, with many prioritizing security features over continuous location tracking.

Outdoor Sensors Extend Gunshot Detection to Campus Perimeters

New machine-learning technology identifies firearm discharges in parking lots and courtyards to provide earlier threat warnings.

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Securing Places of Worship Against Vehicle and Active Shooter Threats

Recent high-profile breaches underscore the critical need for religious institutions to implement layered defenses and professional risk assessments.

Genetec Enhances Security Center SaaS Access Control

New features streamline visitor workflows and enhance hardware integration to simplify cloud modernization for campus and enterprise environments.

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The Rise of Weapon Detectors in Hospitals

Healthcare facilities are ditching reactive security for proactive weapon detection to combat rising workplace violence and meet new regulations.

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Streamlining Secure Access

Berkeley’s International House upgrades 510 doors with wireless locks, ditching mechanical keys for a unified, smartphone-ready access system.

School Classroom

Smart Sensors Help Schools Stay Ahead of Emerging Safety Threats

As safety concerns shift inward, schools are rethinking traditional security strategies to address vaping, air quality, and other emerging threats to student well-being.

Colorado School District Selects 3M Safety and Security Film

Some schools in Colorado will soon be getting an additional layer of protection with 3M’s state-of-the-art safety and security film.

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