physical security
ONVIF Reaches Dual Milestones of 25k Conformant Products, 15th Anniversary
ONVIF continues to deepen its influence and impact in the physical security market with the dual milestones of surpassing 25,000 conformant products and celebrating 15 years as the defacto industry standard for interoperability. Since its inception in 2008, products that conform to ONVIF profiles have consistently grown in number and scope, beginning with core products such as IP cameras, video management software, and network video recording solutions.
BCD Develops New Virtualized Solution to Revolutionize Physical Security
BCD announced the expansion of its virtualized infrastructure solutions with vSTORE. vSTORE is a highly-available solution that leverages virtual machine technology to optimize the utilization of system resources and reduce your total cost of ownership. With vSTORE, a common storage point acts as a centralized storage location for all files that make up the virtual machine. This centralized storage location is comprised of high-speed SAN storage, allowing for VM migration upon failure between nodes.
Physical Security Challenges At Country Borders
The government and the general public have long been extremely concerned about the physical security of the United States’ borders. The security of the borders, which comprise the coastline and the northern and southern borders, is crucial for the safety and development of the nation since they serve as important points of entry for both products and people.
Sielox Solutions Alongside New Initiatives at ISC West 2023
Sielox will be debuting several new product and business initiatives alongside their range of layered physical security solutions at this year’s ISC West in Las Vegas, NV. Visitors to Sielox booth #12109 will be amongst first to discover an exclusive partnership that is poised to bring a revolutionary level of integrated system control and management to the physical security and building management markets.
PSIA Shows Free, Interoperable Mobile Credential at ISC West PLAI and PKOC Open Standards Event
On Wednesday, March 29, the Physical Security Interoperability Alliance (PSIA) will host a special event highlighting its Physical Logical Access Interoperability (PLAI) specification and its Public Key Open Credential (PKOC) specification. PLAI allows the normalizing of identity data across disparate Physical Access Control Systems (PACS). PKOC is a very exciting initiative, providing a free, interoperable mobile credential, which is likely to usher in a new era in the security market.
Physical Security And Cyber Security: Two Layers Of An Overall Security Solution
Physical security is a crucial aspect of cyber security as it deals with the protection of the tangible components of a computer system. Given that it involves safeguarding the actual physical parts of a computer system, physical security is an essential component of cyber security. The elements of physical security include protecting workstations, servers, storage systems, and other pieces of gear. To guarantee the privacy, accuracy, and availability of the data stored and processed on these systems, these assets must be physically protected.
Erickson Senior Living Standardizes and Modernizes Physical Security Across its Enterprise with Genetec Security Center
Genetec announced that Erickson Senior Living has modernized and standardized its physical security systems across 16 of its communities with Genetec? Security Center. The new platform enables the company to better protect residents, visitors and communities, and deliver a modern, streamlined resident experience, as threats and technologies evolve. Erickson Senior Living has been a trusted leader in senior living since 1983, today helping more than 28,000 residents live better lives in 21 communities across the U.S.
Genetec Recognizes Data Privacy Day by Sharing Physical Security Best Practices
In recognition of International Data Privacy Day, Genetec Inc. shared data protection best practices to help physical security leaders protect privacy, safeguard data, and enable trust without compromising security. Data privacy has become a global top priority. Today, 71% of countries have initiated data privacy legislation, and companies that haven?t taken appropriate steps to protect data are facing tens of millions of dollars in fines for violations. In the physical security industry, acquiring digital information such as surveillance footage, photos, and license plate information is necessary to help protect people and assets and provide a valuable source of actionable business intelligence.
Old Spaghetti Factory Restaurants Choose Interface to Modernize Network, Voice, and Physical Security
Interface Systems announced that The Old Spaghetti Factory (OSF), a family-owned and operated restaurant chain with over 40 locations across 13 states, has chosen Interface?s suite of managed services to transform its network, voice and security infrastructure. The OSF IT team wanted to standardize network equipment across all their locations to increase efficiencies and reduce downtime.
New Genetec Research Shows Cybersecurity Remains a Top Concern for Physical Security Professionals Worldwide
As cybersecurity awareness month continues to be a focus of discussion in October, new research conducted by Genetec shows that cybersecurity remains a top concern for physical security professionals going into 2023. Based on insights from over 3,700 physical security leaders from around the world, the report revealed that almost half (49%) of the organizations surveyed had activated an improved cybersecurity strategy this year, and more than a third of all respondents (36%) are looking to invest in cybersecurity-related tools to improve their physical security environment in the next 12 months.
Interface Systems enables MOD Pizza to improve security while reducing false alarm costs by over 95% and subscription costs by over 15%
Interface Systems announced that MOD Pizza has chosen Interface to implement a comprehensive upgrade of physical security infrastructure for more than 420 of its company-owned restaurants. By consolidating physical security operations with Interface, MOD Pizza has improved security while reducing false alarm costs by over 95% and monthly subscription costs by over 15%. With a mission to hire people that have barriers to hiring, including those who were formerly incarcerated, individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), and those who have struggled with housing insecurity or are recovering from addiction, MOD Pizza is committed to creating a safe environment
i-PRO and Extreme Networks Partner to Deliver Always-On Integrated Physical Security Solutions
i-PRO Americas announces a new technology partnership with Extreme Networks to further enhance the deployment, scalability and reliability of large-scale physical security systems.
Ontic Expands Investigations and Case Management
Ontic announced the expansion of its Protective Intelligence platform to fully integrate a new Investigations and Case Management offering. Purpose-built for corporate security and physical threat investigations teams, the new Ontic solution enables them to research, document, track, report and recommend preventive measures for cases in order to mitigate future incidents.
Physical Security Integration: Unlocking its Full Potential
For any operation with assets needing to be protected from theft or vandalism ? such as car dealerships, truck fleets, equipment rental companies, or contractor lots ? fully integrating the latest capabilities of physical security and access control systems can drive down costs significantly. This ?virtual? approach combines
video surveillance, access control, and IT integration to replace many of the functions of in-person security personnel.
Simplifying The Path To Success
Advances In Infrastructure That Reduce Complexity: As BCDVideo closes out another expo attending ISC West 2019, one theme resonated throughout the show. System Integrators are looking for ways to deliver better solutions, leverage emerging technologies, and advance the capabilities of physical security infrastructures. One of the focal points for BCDVideo this year is hyperconvergence systems, or Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI). Read more on why this truly is a game changer for the video surveillance market.
How Physical Security Systems Can Give Banks A Competitive Edge
I recently bought a new house which happens to be right across the street from my bank. This means that, in addition to working with our banking customers all over the world, I?m now able to observe my local branch from the front porch. From these various perspectives, I have seen the increased focus banks of every size are placing on developing strategies to attract and retain customers, as they continue to keep savings and investments safe. More than ever before, banks are looking at new ways to enhance what they?re currently doing and improve the services they?ll be able to offer in the future.
20 Most Promising Physical Security Technology Solution Providers – 2018
Physical security that was often a second thought weighing against information security, is entirely changing its pose today. With threats starting from people inside an organization to external entities, organizations across the globe struggle for managing their security posture day by day. To help CTOs, CIOs, and CEOs find the right Physical Security Technology solution provider, a distinguished selection panel comprising of CEOs, CIOs, VCs, industry analysts, and CIOReview?s editorial board has selected a list of Physical Security Technology solution providers that exhibit innovative technologies and strategies.
Is IoT Making Physical Security Smarter?
The possibilities of the Internet of Things (IoT) are seemingly endless, and its applications extend beyond being used by homeowners and commercial businesses. This article will take a look at the way IoT protocols can be implemented alongside physical security, and explore whether or not this makes physical security smarter.
Motorola Solutions Acquires Avigilon
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Avigilon (TSX: AVO) in an all-cash transaction that will enhance Motorola Solutions? portfolio of mission-critical communications technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, Motorola Solutions will acquire all of Avigilon?s outstanding shares for CAD$27.00 per share. The enterprise value of the transaction is approximately US$1.0 billion including Avigilon?s net debt.
The LEC-2137 Solution For Machine Vision And Physical Security
Lanner released LEC-2137, an I/O rich IoT-ready industrial box PC powered by Intel® Celeron® N3350 or Atom™ x7-E3950 (code named Apollo Lake). The Software-based thin client computing has now become ubiquitous in machine vision and physical security, so too have the hardware appliances deployed at manufacturing facilities and various commerce/enterprise locations. LEC-2137 is a thin client gateway that can be configured with either a total of six Ethernet ports or two Ethernet ports and four PoE ports.