Access Control
Kantech Releases Entrapass v6.01 With Exacqvision VMS Integration
26-02-2014 Kantech is releasing the Entrapass v6.01 security management software, continuing to build on the portability, scalability and flexibility of the solution. Entrapass v6.01 features an integration with the cross-platform, open architecture Exacqvision video management system (VMS) from Exacq. By integrating the Exacqvision VMS with the Entrapass v6.01 access control system, customers can now view, manage and play back video linked to access control events, as well as perform traditional access control functions such as lock and unlock doors, through a single platform. “The integration of Exacqvision VMS into this latest edition of Entrapass results in a more powerful, yet still user-friendly interface,” said Rafael Schrijvers, Product Marketing Manager, EMEA, Tyco Security Products. “The outcome is an ideal solution for customers who may not be full time security professionals, but who need an intuitive solution that they can turn to after an incident has occurred.” Along with Exacqvision, Entrapass v6.01 also integrates with American Dynamics DVRs and NVRs and DSC Powerseries and Maxsys intrusion alarm panels. Corporate and Global Editions of Entrapass v.6.01 offer enhanced functionalities in the Entrapass Web platform that delivers remote, convenient access to common security tasks and reporting from a standard web browser, as well as the Entrapass Go mobile app, which enables security administrators to interact with the Entrapass software using a variety of mobile devices, such as iOS and Android platform smartphones and tablets. Print | Email |
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3M Cogent Biometric Fingerprint Technology Integrated Into Entrust IdentityGuard
February 24, 2014 – by Peter B. Counter As is often said, the key to biometric adoption lies in a delicate balance between a promised increase of security and a decrease in the friction users experience when interacting with it. Essentially: next generation authentication is in high demand, but its biggest obstacle in adoption lies in how easy it is to deploy and use. Today a new collaboration was announced between Entrust and 3M Cogent , leveraging that latter’s fingerprint biometric technology as logical access control solution for workstations via the former’s IdentityGuard software authentication platform. It’s a combination that stands to provide customers looking for a strong biometric access control solution for their organization with FBI trusted authentication (the solution satisfies CJIS requirements necessary for law enforcement deployment) that is proven to be convenient. Entrust President David Wagner explains why the companies are well suited as partners, saying, “Entrust and 3M share the same standards and vision for authenticating identities. Integrating proven 3M biometric authentication is another step in the platform’s evolution — a stride that continues our focus on properly protecting customer identities.” Both new and existing IdentityGuard customers will be able to benefit from the biometric boost to security. This allows for streamlined and strong logical access control for cloud and internal systems. Teresa Wu, who manages 3M Cogent’s global biometric portfolio expands on the collaboration: “Entrust and 3M have complementary offerings in the identity management marketplace — from digital certificate management to identity document […]
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Allegion Ramps Up K-12 School Security Resources
Posted on: 3:36 pm, February 24, 2014, by Donita Hunter , updated on: 04:27pm, February 24, 2014
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Disposable RFID Wristband Is Increasingly Used For Access Control Management
Recently, the disposable RFID wristband has been newly released by DAILY RFID who is a leading professional RFID products manufacturer, combined with the radio frequency technology and smart card technology. Market Press Release
Ridley College Secures Campus With Exacqvision
Ridley College is Ontario’s largest co-educational boarding school. Since 1889, Ridley College has prepared students for university. The school currently has an enrollment of more than 600 students from 35 countries. The challenge put forward by the college was to find an open architecture system that would allow them to utilise their existing analogue cameras and integrate with their current Keyscan access system The exacqVision A-Series hybrid servers provided them with the solution and gave Ridley College the opportunity to grow and migrate their surveillance system. With the hybrid server, Ridley College utilised their existing infrastructure and analogue cameras while also integrating with their current access control system for an all-in-one video surveillance solution. The system comprises of 11 Exacqvision A-Series hybrid servers plus Exacqvision Enterprise VMS software with 116 analogue cameras from Bosch, and 26 Arecont Vision and Axis IP cameras, plus the Keyscan access control system. The college is able to benefit from the fact that the new system utilises the existing infrastructure; it deters theft and crime and protects liability with the pool and fieldhouse, as well as providing a sense of security for students, faculty and staff. The college is now able to manage video with the free, easy-to-use Exacq mobile apps. “The Exacqvision system provides a sense of confidence, security and protection. We can view the entire campus from anywhere in our security vehicles, which is spectacular. Since we’ve installed the Exacqvision system we’ve been able to recoup minimally the loss of the damage we’ve incurred.” […]
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Honeywell Port Security Solutions
IP Surveillance, CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion Detection, Intercoms, Management Platform, Home Automation Contact Us Honeywell Security Address: Flat A, 16/F, CDW Building, 388 le Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong City: Hong Kong Contact Person: Kin-Sum Kong Tel: 852-2437-2982 Fax: 852-8161-6100 Home > Products Honeywell Port Security Solutions Supplier: Honeywell Security Region: United States Updated: 02/07/2014 Click Frequency: 10 Product Category: Solution > Transportation > Port Key Specifications Productivity Ports are a hub of commerce — any down time means lost revenue. Honeywell helps streamline customers’ overall operation with a port-specific security management platform that integrates various security subsystems such as access control, badging, identity management, video surveillance, perimeter intrusion detection and video analytics. This allows the port to reduce false alarms and enables situational awareness of the entire secure area. Honeywell ensures that users, equipment and facility will be better protected against events that can keep customers’ organization from operating at full capacity. Cost Savings Our integrated security, Pro-Watch Airport Pak security management system, and digital video and monitoring systems minimize the need for separate installations, reduce interface complications and manage total cost of ownership. Equally important, Honeywell’s powerful security solutions are built on a common platform, so they’re easy to implement and simple to integrate with the systems customers already have in place. Customers will enjoy lower operating costs and lower installation costs. Compliance Issuing and verifying badges and credentials is a key security component at any airport or seaport, and the need to comply with the […]
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Brivo Labs Demonstrates OKDoor Through Google Glass
As Google Glass continues toward an inevitable public release, users (and developers) are still trying to puzzle out exactly what the device is best suited for. There are games, cooking apps, news alert apps, and of course a tidy bundle of Google services in the slowly expanding list of official Glassware. Of course, there’s more to Glass than official Glassware. Developers are making some fairly compelling tools for Google’s eyeball computer, and Brivo Labs, in an effort to "explore the future of wearable technology," recently published a demonstration of one such tool. OKDoor, an app that beams visitors to your Glass and allows users to grant (or deny) access with a tap, is actually a demonstration of Brivo’s SAM API, a tool Brivo Labs is developing as "a game changer in the way people interact and manage everyday access needs." Of course this includes opening physical doors. Brivo says SAM can authenticate visitors with various credentials, and provisioning access can be hooked into social networks like Facebook and Twitter. As the quick video below shows, OKDoor essentially functions by beaming footage from your door’s camera (assuming there is one) to your sight line, at which point you need only tap twice to unlock the door. Further details about just how OKDoor works are unclear right now, but Brivo says they’ll be showing it off – along with SAM – at SXSW this year. Does the potential of a less-than-warm yet oh-so-automated welcome for your visitors seem compelling enough to […]
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Security Scans May Mean Delays At Military Gates
Naval Station Mayport is adding an additional Security measure to its gates and it may be an initial delay to getting on the base. The Navy Access Control Management System (NACMS) Handheld Scanners have been re-issued to Naval Station Mayport for use at the station’s Entry Control Points (ECP’s), such as the main gate at Mayport Road and Gate 5, off of SRA1A. The scanners have the added capability to scan, read and authenticate DoD Common Access Cards (CAC), DoD Retired Military IDs, and DoD Dependents IDs, along with RAPIDGate credentials. Initial scanning of an ID Card or RAPIDGate credential may take 15-20 seconds to complete, however, once an ID Card or RAPIDGate credential is scanned, all scans afterwards should only take around 5 seconds to complete. To reduce traffic back-ups and delays, personnel are asked to plan an extra 15-20 minutes in their morning commute during the next 3 to 4 weeks while the scanners work to effectively scan each and every credential and ID card.
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ID&C Take RFID Wristband Technology To South American Event Market
ID&C take RFID wristband technology to South American event market festivals outdoor events event technology an Event Magazine ID&C Ltd, the global market leader in RFID wristbands and credentials for live events, and PasseVIP, Brazil’s largest security wristband provider have announced a strategic partnership that will see the latest RFID wristband technology reach South America’s expanding live entertainment sector. The partnership follows a successful RFID wristband deployment at the Rock in Rio festival last summer, where 40,000 of ID&C’s RFID wristbands were used for contactless payments and access control. Since launching its RFID wristbands at the Coachella Festival in 2011, ID&C has gone on to supply more than 3.5 million RFID products to live events around the world including in 2013, The UEFA Champions Festival, Rock in Rio, Bonnaroo and British Summer Time. ID&C’s head of RFID, Steve Daly said, “South America and more specifically Brazil is a very tech savvy and forward thinking territory. We wanted to align ourselves with a company that has the same ethics and customer focus that we pride ourselves on here at ID&C. We are delighted to be working with PasseVIP to service the growing demand in Brazil for our products. With this new wristband technology, patrons will no longer need to carry a lot of cash into festival venues, which translates into added safety for the public”, says Antonio Bindi, co-owner of PasseVIP. “Furthermore, with the use of RFID we will get people out of the huge lines, thus increasing sales and […]
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TDSi Directors Highlight Security And Access Control Trends For 2014
Published on 31 Jan, 2014 Last year saw a big rise in integrated systems in the security sector and 2014 looks set to follow this pattern with a number of technologies and trends coming to the fore With the integration of different security, IT and building services, 2014 looks to be a year of evolution rather than revolution Access Control continues to innovate by embracing new technology in 2014 – by John Davies, Managing Director & Mike Sussman, Engineering and Operations Director at TDSi . Last year saw a big rise in integrated systems in the security sector and 2014 looks set to follow this pattern with a number of technologies and trends coming to the fore. With Integration of different security, IT and building’s services coming together, 2014 looks set to be a year of evolution rather than revolution – which from a business point of view ideally places the industry in a strong position to maintain growth. Near Field Communications (NFC) A technology that has been promising to do big things for some time is Near Field Communications (NFC). Whilst the technology for it has been available for some time, NFC’s success will be determined by the tipping point from the number of enabled mobile devices and the public’s willingness to use them to gain secure access to secure doorways. However the use of NFC has also been spurred on by a number of new compatible stand-alone locks which are especially well suited to access control using […]
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Pilot Project Begins To Replace Your Hotel Key With Your Smartphone Using Bluetooth
Soon enough you’ll be able to walk into a hotel, straight past the front desk and have your door open automatically for you without any extra effort required, thanks to a new pilot project by Starwood Hotels (via WSJ ). Two hotels are debuting keyless entry via smartphones that have a companion app installed and can communicate via Bluetooth 4.0, one in Harlem and one in Cupertino, with both set to go live before the end of the first quarter of this year. Notably, the tech doesn’t use NFC, but rather opts for low-energy Bluetooth, which is available on Apple’s latest iPhone models as well as on most contemporary high-end Android smartphones. The implementation by Starwood would deploy virtual keys via their smartphone app to hotel guests, which would allow the guests to then open their hotel room door simply by tapping or gesturing with their device once they arrive. Starwood is bullish on the potential of the tech: CEO Frits van Paasschen told the WSJ that it believes this will be the “new standard” for hotel access, once it gets past the novelty stage. Of course, it has some potential limitations, like how to easily provision multiple keys for guests and their kids, as well as making sure that the tech is secure enough that patrons are comfortable with it. Plus, unforeseen parts of the check-in experience like arriving hours early are things that are often dealt with on the fly by the people manning the desk, so […]
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a.p.i. Monitoring Adds Support For IP Communications From Bosch Systems
A long-discussed plan to bring free WiFi to downtown Beaufort could be up and running by the end of February. A “wire-cutting” ceremony is tentatively planned for Feb. 28. Main Street Beaufort, USA, has been working with Hargray Communications and the city of Beaufort on the plan, which would bring wireless Internet service to the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. Transmission equipment would be set up at the park’s pavilion and at the restrooms near the playground. “I’m ready to pull my big scissors out of my closet and sharpen them up so we cut that wire,” Main Street Beaufort executive director LaNelle Fabian said. “I love when we cross long-term projects off our list.” To use the WiFi on a smartphone, tablet, computer or other device, people will have to pass through a landing page with advertisements, information and links related to Beaufort. The service, which will cost $9,000 for the first year, is being paid for in part by that advertising. There are 17 ad spaces, with costs ranging from $375 to $1,500 for the banner at the top of the page, Fabian said. “I tried to keep the price down and small-business friendly, because our first go-around is going to be to downtown businesses so they can target the people who are downtown,” she said. Main Street seeks $4,500 in accommodations-tax money from the city to pay for the rest. The accommodations tax, often referred to as a “bed tax,” is a levy on overnight lodging […]
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Bank Aljazira Deploys VidSys PSIM To Centralize Security Operations
By Kirsty McMahon on January 20, 2014 vidsys-logo Bank Aljazira (BAJ), a leading Shari’ah compliant financial institution in Saudi Arabia, has deployed VidSys Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software, in order to reduce risk and enforce standards across its security operations. With the financial industry institutions facing increasingly sophisticated threats directed at bank assets and brand integrity, BAJ’s security team sought to reduce risk and ensure compliance with recently strengthened Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency (SAMA) security regulations. BAJ selected the VidSys PSIM to help implement rigorous corporate standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all its facilities, including ATMs, cash centres, branches and corporate buildings. With a multitude of systems, sensors and devices all generating alerts and alarms, BAJ needed to create a streamlined and centralised view of operations. Leveraging the PSIM platform, the BAJ security team can now efficiently detect, analyse and respond to any incident across its geographically dispersed locations, while simultaneously adhering to its SOPs and complying with new SAMA regulations and standards. SecuTronic, a leading Middle East systems integrator, deployed the VidSys PSIM software platform, leveraging this technology to enable integration of multiple proprietary systems, including GE and Nedap access control technology, fire systems from Bosch and Simplex, video from Dedicated Micros and American Dynamics and a large network of ATMs. The VidSys multi-vendor video management application tightly integrates BAJ’s surveillance capability with alarms to provide real-time verification. By combining all of the systems into one user interface, the VidSys solution facilitates greater situation awareness and resolution […]
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Hikvision Announces Partnership With Prysm Software
Hikvision Announces Partnership with Prysm Software Views:7 December 17, 2013 Hikvision and French security software developer Prysm recently announced the integration of all Hikvision products within the Prysm AppVision Physical Security Integration Manager. This combination allows Hikvision’s products to be managed directly from the AppVision PSIM video wall and video matrix, for integrated security and building automation projects around the globe. PSIM (Physical Security Information Management) is able to integrate different systems into a unified formula, such as video surveillance, access control, intrusion, fire and life safety, perimeter protection, or building automation. This also analyzes and assesses data from disparate systems, making intuitive decisions and also communicating with operators to form the proper response. With general awareness of this technology and its capability increasing over the years, PSIM markets now present robust opportunities for worldwide vendors. Hikvision, as a total video surveillance solution provider, also stands to prosper from this booming market due to the inherent necessity of global security needs. "Our collaboration with Hikvision recognizes the leading market position that Hikvision is now enjoying in many of the markets where the AppVision Community Partners operate. It also demonstrates our commitment to open architecture. This tie-up means that our Community Partners are now better positioned to offer competitive, robust, and scalable integrated security solutions for the benefit of the industry," stated Liam Heatley, Export Sales Manager at Prysm. "We are already seeing many benefits from this integration, as the Hikvision brand has further reinforced AppVision’s image as the best […]
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Connecticut Panel Recommends New School Safety Standards
Friday December 20, 2013, 6:26 PM HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A state panel is recommending new school security standards in the wake of last year’s mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown. On Friday, the School Safety Infrastructure Council called for a uniform, school security assessment process to be put in place. Until now, school safety has been determined almost entirely by local decision-makers. According to the council’s report, that has led to "a very uneven and unpredictable level of school security design across school district lines." Under this new proposal, which is being presented to the General Assembly for consideration, improved security is recommended in nine areas of school design. They include things such as surveillance of school perimeters, lighting and access control of parking areas, access control to roofs and communication system with mass notification capabilities.
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Video Insight Integrates VMS With AMAG?s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System
Published on 16 Dec, 2013 AMAG Technology, an access control, IP video and intrusion detection (IDS) solution provider, is happy to announce that Video Insight is now a member of the Symmetry Extended Business Solutions Program as a Certified Partner. Video Insight has certified its Video Management Software (VMS) with AMAG’s Symmetry v7.0.1 Security Management System, which integrates the video management software with AMAG’s newest version of Symmetry access control software. AMAG and Video Insight cooperatively tested and certified this integration. “The integration with Video Insight provides AMAG customers with another powerful video management software solution that will operate seamlessly with Symmetry,” said Symmetry Extended Business Solution, Program Manager, Shae Taylor. “We are happy to welcome Video Insight into the Extended Business Solutions Program.” “We’re excited to offer Video Insight customers the ability to integrate live and recorded video with Symmetry access control. This partnership offers our end users the ability to take advantage of the key features that both of our products share – delivering an easy-to-use, yet powerful security solution,” said Video Insight CEO, Rob Shaw. The Video Insight VMS and Symmetry Security Management integration provides many benefits for end users: Live and recorded video from the Video Insight NVR displayed in the Symmetry client application Access control events can be marked and associated to corresponding video for immediate retrieval of video data Live video displayed from Symmetry graphical maps Video alarm conditions displayed in the Symmetry Alarms screen The Video Insight Video Management Software (VMS) and […]
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Axis Physical Access Control Products
? Contact us Axis is introducing a new level of freedom for physical access control. Freedom that stems from the same open IP philosophy we pioneered in video surveillance. AXIS A1001 is an independent unit that can be installed at each door, completed with third-party door accessories such as sensors, door locks and readers. Suitable for small and medium-sized businesses as well as larger enterprises. A non-proprietary and open IP-based access controller Traditional proprietary systems mean limited options, central servers with complex and expensive cabling, as well as restricted possibilities for integration and scalability. AXIS A1001 has an open interface that enables integration of video, intrusion detection and other systems. With AXIS A1001, there’s finally an open and future-flexible alternative for physical access control. Two possible pathways AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller is suitable for installations of all sizes and is a platform for different solutions – ensuring you’ll find exactly the right fit for your needs:
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Zwipe Offers Fingerprint-Authenticated RFID Access-Control Card
Norwegian startup Zwipe is marketing a new passive Near Field Communication (NFC) RFID access-control card that incorporates a fingerprint scanner to authenticate an individual before the card responds to an RFID reader. Initially, the company has signed contracts with two access-control technology distributors—one in the United States and the other in Europe—both of which have asked to remain unnamed. Commercial release of the card, known as Zwipe Access, follows two pilots in Oslo—one conducted at Telemark University College (TUC), and the other at law firm Simonsen Vogt Wiig —says Kim Kristian Humborstad, Zwipe’s CEO and cofounder. The card is also being tested by several other small Norwegian companies, he says. At Simonsen Vogt Wiig, the Zwipe technology is being used by the law firm’s Stanley Security Solutions NFC-based access-control system. At TUC, as well as for several other pilots, Zwipe is providing a Salto Systems X4 door controller with a built-in RFID reader that supports cards made with NXP Semiconductors ‘ Mifare DESFire EV1 chip. Zwipe Access was first conceived by Humborstad and a fellow student at TUC’s school of innovation and entrepreneurship, Humborstad explains. Initially, he says, the team was focused on creating secure identification solutions that could authenticate an individual without intruding upon the user’s privacy. They were interested in how technology could be employed at grocery or convenience stores, for example, to prove a customer buying liquor or other controlled products was who he said he was. Eventually, Humborstad reports, they found a market for improved […]
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How Anti-Passback And Anti-Tailgating Capabilities Enhance Building Access Control
Security is a top priority for every type of business. Unauthorized access gained through various entry points puts employees at risk of physical harm and inventory at risk from theft. infinias Intelli-M Access access control management software is equipped with both Anti-Passback and Anti-Tailgating features that help prevent unauthorized entry to designated areas and enhance security at building access points. Anti-Passback Anti-Passback is an access control security measure that prevents a cardholder from passing his or her access card to an individual behind them, and allowing them to gain access into a secured zone. There are two traditional methods for preventing this type of security breach: Local Anti-Passback and Network Anti-Passback. Local Anti-Passback Local Anti-Passback is intended for single door access only. It prevents successive swipes by a cardholder into a zone, within an hour. The hour time limit is hard coded on the controller and cannot be modified. Network Anti-Passback Network Anti-Passback is intended to work across multiple doors or turnstiles. For example, if there are five turnstiles that allow access into a zone, the rule will be applied to all five turnstiles. This prevents a cardholder from entering ‘Turnstile 1,’ walking down to ‘Turnstile 3’ and passing back his or her card. This method will prevent successive card swipes by a cardholder into a zone, within an hour. Anti-Passback establishes a specific sequence in which access cards must be used in order for the system to grant entry. It is commonly used at access points such as […]
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Can Apple Transfer Its Elegance To Secure Biometrics And Access Control?
With a fresh patent in hand this week for facial recognition, a fingerprint reader on its iPhone 5 and a new $345 million acquisition of 3D-sensor company PrimeSense , Apple seems to be putting some serious body english on the user interface. Apple facial recognition device touchID primesense Exhibit 1 from Apple’s Facial Recognition patent. No. 124 points to an "image sensor" behind the screen. Is Apple gunning to re-define interacting (re: authentication) and interfacing with computers, devices – and ultimately "things" in the computing environment at large? And will it re-set expectations for security, as well as, for innovation and convenience? Apple’s newest patent awarded by the U.S. Patent and Trademark office points to a sophisticated array of biometric and gesture-based inputs across a range of devices and vertical industries. If that is the case (the company isn’t saying), can Apple’s pedigree for elegant design overcome fickle user acceptance and current shortcomings in biometric technology and lap the field? "The state of play today in consumer biometrics security is pretty primitive," said Steve Wilson, vice president and principal analyst at Constellation Research. "In security, we’re accustomed to rigorous standards and testing; lots of peer review; all encryption algorithms being published. But with biometrics we still don’t have agreed upon test protocols." Wilson said consumer biometrics is all about convenience and has very little to do with serious security. Apple found that out first hand when the Touch ID fingerprint reader on the new iPhone 5 was hacked shortly after […]
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