Access Control
Oil Patch Theft: SecurTek Videofied Is Quickly Gaining Acceptance Among Businesses On Saskatchewan's Bakken
Oil Patch Theft: SecurTek Videofied Is Quickly Gaining Acceptance Among Businesses on Saskatchewan’s Bakken The prosperity associated with growing economic activity along the Bakken Formation has turned booming businesses on the oilpatch into attractive targets for thieves, according to recent media reports. Having seen the fence to his compound breached twice by thieves looking for […]
The Visitor Control Center At Navy?s Building 197
September 16th, 2013 | Defense | Posted by jim mcelhatton close Author: jim mcelhatton Name : Email: [email protected] Site: About: See Authors Posts (28) Access into the Washington Navy Yard’s Building 197, where a shooting rampage in Washington left at least a dozen people dead Monday, includes a security clearance check and vetting by contract-hired “visitor control technicians,” contract records show. Authorities have identified Aaron Alexis, 34, a Navy veteran, as the dead gunman. While it’s unclear how Alexis got into the building Monday morning, the Associated Press reported that he may have used someone’s identification. In April, the Navy hired Kansas-based contractor Transtecs Corp. for “visitor control office support services” at the Washington Navy Yard, according to the government’s online procurement database. While there’s no indication that Transtecs’ work has come under question in the shooting, contract records related to the company’s hiring do shed light on the sort of vetting the Navy requires to get into Building 197, which houses the Navy’s Sea Systems Command. A 30-page task order on the company’s website says Transtecs provides the labor to support the ID badging system and associated equipment at the building. A person who answered the phone for Transtecs Monday said the company declined to comment. Entry into the building includes a check of the Joint Personnel Adjudication System to verify an individual’s clearance level prior to authorizing access, the task order shows. “The contractor shall utilize the government furnished Picture Perfect Access Control System to issue […]
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smplsolutions Deploys Fujitsu Biometric Access Control At UC Irvine
Fujitsu Frontech North America, along with smplsolutions, has announced the installation of Fujitsu?s PalmEntry access control system at the Kay Family Foundation Innovation Lab at UC Irvine?s Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences. ?We are delighted that the Bren School has selected the PalmEntry physical access control system for their physical access control […]
US Navy Deploys Mobile Biometric Solution Provided by Aware
A multi-year project initiated as a SBIR yields a ground-breaking software application powering a DoD “Program of Record” for a mobile biometric solution Aware, Inc. (NASDAQ: AWRE), a leading global provider of biometrics software and services, today announced that the US Navy has deployed a mobile biometric solution supplied by Aware as part of the […]
AMAG Technology Announces Symmetry? Security Management System Integration With ASSA ABLOY Aperio
Torrance, CA (PRWEB) September 12, 2013 AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion management (IDS) solution provider, and ASSA ABLOY, the global leader in door opening solutions, are pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive integration between AMAG’s Symmetry™ Security Management System (SMS) and the ASSA ABLOY Aperio wireless lock technology platform. This integration allows the Symmetry SMS to control and integrate with the entire Aperio family of locks, providing customers a flexible, wireless expansion capability. “Aperio technology is incorporated into a broad range of locking products from a number of ASSA ABLOY Group brands, which offers our customers a tremendous array of options for applications, capability, credential technology, and appearance,” said AMAG Technology, Product Manager, David Weinbach. “When integrated with AMAG’s Symmetry SMS, this allows the greatest functional and aesthetic flexibility to meet the needs of any expansion, upgrade, or new construction project.” “AMAG’s Symmetry™ Security Management System offers customers a comprehensive security solution for a wide range of end-user markets worldwide,” said Martin Huddart, Vice President, Electronic Technologies, ASSA ABLOY Americas. “This integration offers customers an easy, flexible and scalable access control solution for almost any application within a facility using the Aperio family of wireless locks.” AMAG’s new Symmetry™ EN-LDBU Controller acts as the bridge between Aperio Serial Hubs and the Symmetry SMS. When a credential is presented to an Aperio lock, the card data is sent via RF communication to the Aperio hub. The Aperio hub then transfers this information to the […]
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Five Key Components Of A Business Alarm System
Installing a business alarm system is still one the most effective ways to safeguard your establishment and prevent burglaries. Since windows and doors are main access points, securing these and other areas within your business is of critical importance. As business security technology has advanced, so has the number of different products and options available for business alarm systems. With the help of a business security expert, systems can be built to meet any level of security and budget. To help prepare you for a conversation with a business security provider, we’ve outlined some of the key components of a business alarm system. Door and Window Contacts Door and window contacts are often what people think of when they think of business security. These are switches that can be mounted to many different types of doors and windows. Each switch is held closed by a magnet. When the window or door is opened, it triggers the main alarm system. If the alarm is deactivated, this trigger sometimes registers as a beep or series of beeps or a mere blink on the main control pad. When the alarm is activated, this trigger sends the alarm into full response mode. Motion Sensors Motion sensors can installed as a secondary line of defense for businesses. As their names suggests, these types of sensors detect motion within a certain area. Some of the most advanced models use both microwave and passive infrared (PIR) beams; the former detects motion while the latter detects heat. […]
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Genetec Synergis Master Controller Access Control Controller Product Profile
Genetec Synergis Master Controller Access control controller Addressing longstanding customer demand for non-proprietary access control solutions, the Synergis Master Controller (SMC) from Genetec is a controller that allows users to modernise their security operations, migrate to an IP-based access control solution, while leveraging their networking infrastructure and existing equipment and wiring. The SMC is a key component of Synergis , Genetec’s IP access control solution, which facilitates real-time monitoring of access events and alarms, as well as cardholder management and reporting. When used within Security Center , Genetec’s unified security platform, the SMC becomes a catalyst for organisations to evolve to a unified approach for security management. Genetec customers can seamlessly blend their IP video surveillance, access control, license plate recognition, and intrusion monitoring needs within a single unified platform. “For some time, we’d been wanting to move to a unified security solution for access control and video, but could not afford to waste the significant infrastructure investment we had already made in our access control installation,” states Dick Hamann, Vice President Information Technology and Resources/Chief Information Officer, Seminole State College of Florida. “What we really needed was a solution that could leverage and take control of our existing equipment. When Synergis Master Controller was brought to our attention, we decided to set up a pilot site to test it in one of our buildings. The SMC exceeded our expectations; we were impressed with how easy the migration was and how well it performed. The success of this pilot essentially […]
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NIST Issues Updated Standard for Federal Identification Card Strengthens Authentication Capabilities
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued an updated version of the standard specification Personal Identification Verification (PIV) Card that federal employees and contractors use to enter government facilities or log on to federal computer systems. The revised Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 201-2 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and […]
Viscount Systems? Technology Receives U.S. Government Certification
Viscount Systems, Burnaby, British Columbia, said it received U.S. Government FIPS 201 certification for its new Freedom VeriCert software from the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA). Freedom VeriCert is now listed on the FIPS 201 GSA Approved Products List (APL) under the caching status proxy category, making it simpler for U.S. agencies to deploy Freedom […]
Access Control Goes Near Field Communication (NFC)
As cell phone manufacturers add NFC capabilities to their smartphones, users can wave their phones at a door reader and gain access to a building. NFC is an exciting new technology for the access control market especially in hospitality and residential buildings such as apartments making the process more convenient and less costly to implement