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
Vicon delivers Valerus VMS to new state-of-the-art medical facility
IX Series improves parking lot security for campus employees and visitors
A student and visitor were found dead in the courtyard between two dorms early Wednesday morning.
- By Sydny Shepard
- October 26, 2017
San Jose State University is reviewing their newly installed security system that includes gunshot detection and license plate readers.
- By Sydny Shepard
- October 25, 2017
Florida Governor Rick Scott has declared a state of emergency for the event.
- By Sydny Shepard
- October 19, 2017
A University of Kansas student was able to use a keystroke logger to gain access to a professor's computers and change his grades.
- By Sydny Shepard
- October 17, 2017
The glass and glazing industries have come a long way in the past few years, developing protective systems to better contain fire and therefore assist safe evacuation.
- By Jane Embury
- October 12, 2017
A shooting at the Texas Tech University Police Department left one officer dead.
Securitron displayed several eco-friendly products at the show, while Adams Rite unveiled their new cutting-edge exit devices.
The new software can be used in retail, K-12, higher education, warehouse management, and more.
New Valerus VMS achieves school’s security objectives
Security companies are working to protect campuses, students and faculty during extreme weather
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
Over 100 schools in Fulton County School System will install an Avigilon surveillance system with Avigilon Appearance Search technology to enhance student safety
How using RFID can help prevent fatal accidents during evacuations
- By Karolina Kozlowska, PhD.
- July 21, 2017
The Erie School District will be installing nearly 350 security cameras at the high school, as part of the new upgrade plan.
Long Island systems integrator launches free security education line-up; works with law enforcement professionals, local school districts and businesses to help with security preparedness
Lowering costs and mitigating security risks
- By Lisa Hugman
- July 12, 2017
On November 1, Campus Security & Life Safety magazine will be hosting its very first summit
Beginning on July 1, students who have their permits to carry concealed weapons can also bring their guns along with them while on campus.
In today’s world, emergency communications and notifications are not necessarily specific “systems”, but an ecosystem of various systems, procedures and protocols making up a solution, designed to provide a uniform command-and-control response to specific emergency conditions.
- By Mark Fletcher
- July 01, 2017
All universities are required to adhere to the same reporting standards detailing the types of crime committed on or near campus. These reporting standards, which are a part of the Clery Act, were recently updated to capture data in regards to the following
- By Dana Rasmussen
- July 01, 2017
California State University was in need of a solution that would not only help mitigate theft and protect valuable IT and AV assets, but simplify the locking and unlocking process to improve the efficiency of equipment maintenance.
- By Matt Sumner
- July 01, 2017
When it comes to safety on college campuses, video surveillance is a critical tool. It has a force-multiplying effect, and campus security officers rely on the technology to help them monitor activity and stop violence, crime, and other threats, which are important considerations for prospective students and their families.
- By Wayne Arvidson
- July 01, 2017
By creating compelling content that people will share, police departments can access the billions of online conversations taking place each day.
- By Anthony Greiter
- July 01, 2017
The Littleton Public School District was adamant about implementing technology that would provide an integrated approach to a safer school by utilizing PoE to ultimately achieve a fullfledged Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system.
- By Ellie Randall
- July 01, 2017
Perimeter security isn’t always just about violent intruders. Good perimeter security greatly reduces opportunities for vandalism and theft during school hours as well as after.
- By Ben Williams, David Corbin
- July 01, 2017
At first blush, the concept of bringing military operational and intelligence know-how to campus security may seem strange.
- By Benjamin Bryant
- January 01, 2017