Access Control


Vanderbilt Completes Acquisition of Siemens Security Products

Strategic global expansion delivers more comprehensive range of products.

The Fighting Lady

The Fighting Lady

In 1975, one of the most revered naval aircraft carriers—the USS Yorktown— was relocated to Mount Pleasant, S.C., to star as the centerpiece attraction of the newly developed Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum operated by the Patriots Point Development Authority.

Security Corrections

A large corrections campus, encompassing more than 30 buildings in the southeast United States, houses approximately 5,000 inmates with separate jail facilities for men and women who are awaiting sentencing, serving sentenced jail time and are in maximum security.

Securing the Glass Entrance - Wireless reader plays significant role in company security

Securing the Glass Entrance

A dramatic entryway makes a brand’s first impression and sets the tone for visiting customers and staff.

The Importance of Keeping Alarms Up to Date

The Importance of Keeping Alarms Up to Date

During the 1960s, Arlington, Va. and the entire Washington, D.C. area experienced tremendous growth as demand for office space soared and new residents flocked to the region for employment.

Library Complained about Poor Security Before Artwork Disappeared

Library Complained about Poor Security Before Artwork Disappeared

The Boston Public Library’s largest union had repeatedly complained about the lack of security during renovations.

ZKAccess Now Offers A Free 3-credit CEU Course Accredited By ESA & BICSI

Advanced Biometric Access Control designed to teach physical security integrators all they need to know about successful migration from traditional card access systems to biometrics.

Farpointe's New Vandal- and Bullet-resistant Contactless Card Readers Take a Hit

Increased access control security from thugs, delinquents, criminals and terrorists.



Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents Selects AMAG Technology's Symmetry

Newly strengthened partnership between AMAG Technology and Salient Systems provides unmatched security system for adolescent mental health hospital.

Delta Vehicle Access Control Systems Integral to Meeting CIP-014

Protects electric power infrastructures from terrorist vehicle attacks.

Morse Watchmans SmartKey Reader Improves Security and Workflow Productivity

Single location automated process offers convenience and speed to system programming.

Denis Hébert Leaves HID Global as President and CEO

A little investigative journalism identifies access control company's rather quiet change.

ZKAccess Honored With ESX Innovation Award For Access Control

Recognized for innovative technology, design and application.

College of Saint Rose Secures Open Campus Environment

Vanderbilt SMS Access Control System helps keep campus safe.

SureView Systems Receives OnGuard Version 7.0 Factory Certification

Immix software platform interfaces with Lenel’s access control security system.

CHERRY Introduces the JT Family of Class 1 Terminal Smart Card Readers

Offers durable and practical transparent solutions for any reader requirement.

Mr. C Spa & Beauty Emphasizes Sophistication and Elegance

Security meets contemporary architectural design with Rockwood decorative pulls.

Four Important Things You Need to Know about Hi-PoE

Online Exclusive: Four Important Things You Need to Know about Hi-PoE

Seemingly limitless system applications allows manufacturers to significantly increase capabilities of cameras and other devices.

Bosch Security Systems Opens New Distribution Center in South Carolina

New site will receive, store and ship more than 50,000 different video surveillance, intrusion and fire detection, access control and management systems and audio and conference systems products.

AMAG Technology Introduces Symmetry CONNECT

Policy-based platform providing safety, security and risk management capabilities for organizations demanding a process and policy-based approach to managing enterprise security functions.

White House Fence gets Spikes for Security

White House Fence gets Spikes for Security

Secret Service hopes to deter and inhibit people from climbing over the fence.

HID Global and Botosoft Launch Mobile Student ID System in West Africa

Mobile Student ID system helps WAEC combat identity fraud and preserve the value of an education in Nigeria.

All-Star Game Hopes to Hit Homerun with Security

All-Star Game Hopes to Hit Homerun with Security

Cincinnati prepares for safety at Great American Ball Park for the 86th edition.

More Comfortable Operations

Throughout the world, security and screening for explosives is a vital service for numerous types of businesses and organizations—from package transport to government agencies and to financial institutions.

Securitron Secures Perimeters with New GL1 Gate Lock

Weather-resistant access control for gate applications.

Assa Abloy Acquires Teamware Malaysia

Manufacturer of locks and hardware, headquartered in Kuala Lumpur with about 120 employees.

MKS Makes a Big Industry Splash at ISC West 2015

Company celebrates 30th year anniversary with release of Millennium Series, Stark and other plans for the remainder of the year.

MKS Releases Auto Biller Plus

Offers alarm dealers a way to take advantage of MKS' Accounts Receivable and Service Tracking modules.

ZKAccess Introduces the ML10 Biometric Fingerprint Door Lock

Smart lock with embedded fingerprint recognition technology easy to program and install.

Bosch Introduces Integrated Burglar, Fire & Access with New G Series Panels

Complete security with only one system to learn, install and maintain.

Orion Entrance Control, Inc.'s OBSG-HG Receives 2015 Govies Award

Award proves company’s ability to product technically-superior, esthetically-pleasing optical barriers for facility security.

Milestone Systems Delivers Highly-automated Version of LPR Software

Software for the Milestone XProtect video management software suite and Milestone Husky NVR Series.

Unmanned Aerial Systems Teach Ohio Students the Importance STEM

Unmanned Aerial Systems Teach Ohio Students the Importance STEM

Teenagers completed a series of challenges using UAS with maneuvers conducted within a Styrofoam mockup of downtown Dayton.

HID Global Unveils ActivID Tap Authentication Solution

Tightly integrated with Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 Active Directory Federation Services and supports Microsoft Windows 7 laptops and desktops, Android-based tablets and other mobile devices via NFC.

Orion Entrance Control, Inc. Heading to Boston

Highlighting new and enhanced offerings for securing assets and managing occupancy.

FIBARO Sends Z-Wave Smart Home Control to Top of the World

Veteran climber will brave Mt. Everest to turn on lights, operate locks, and open garage doors to prove the reliability of devices from anywhere.

Major Access Control Innovations to Lead New Product Announcements at ISC West 2015

Attendees able to experience latest electronic access control solutions by touring the Intelligent Openings Showroom.

Booming Aviation Industry Turns to Quantum Secure's SAFE for Aviation Solution

Provides security infrastructure to manage and govern access to secure sections of airports by employees and contractors.

AMAG Technology Unveils Complete Suite of Video Solutions

Platform brings together identity management, access control, alarm management and video management combined with situational awareness.

Surging Customer Demand Launches ZKAccess

Now an independent company.

Featured

  • Evolving Cybersecurity Strategies: Uniting Human Risk Management and Security Awareness Training

    Organizations are increasingly turning their attention to human-focused security approaches, as two out of three (68%) cybersecurity incidents involve people. Threat actors are shifting from targeting networks and systems to hacking humans via social engineering methods, living off human errors as their most prevalent attack vector. Whether manipulated or not, human cyber behavior is leveraged to gain backdoor access into systems. This mainly results from a lack of employee training and awareness about evolving attack techniques employed by malign actors. Read Now

  • Report: 1 in 3 Easily Exploitable Vulnerabilities Found on Cloud Assets

    CyCognito recently released new research highlighting critical security vulnerabilities across cloud-hosted assets, revealing that one in three easily exploitable vulnerabilities or misconfigurations are found on cloud assets. As organizations increasingly shift to multi-cloud strategies, the findings underscore significant security gaps that could provide attackers with potential footholds into networks. Read Now

  • Built for Today, Ready for Tomorrow

    Selecting the right VMS is critical for any organization that depends on video surveillance to ensure safety, security and operational efficiency. While many organizations focus on immediate needs such as budget and deployment size, let us review some of the long-term considerations that can significantly impact a VMS's utility and flexibility. Read Now

  • Paving the Way to Smart Buildings

    In today's rapidly evolving security landscape, the convergence of on-prem, edge and cloud technologies are critical. The physical security landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rapid digitalization of buildings and the evolving needs of modern organizations. As the buildings sector pivots towards smart, AI and data-driven operations, the integration of both edge and cloud technology has become crucial. Read Now

  • The Cybersecurity Time Bomb

    If you work in physical security, you have probably seen it: a camera, access control system, or intrusion detection device installed years ago, humming along without a single update. It is a common scenario that security professionals have come to accept as "normal." But here is the reality: this mindset is actively putting organizations at risk. Read Now

New Products

  • Unified VMS

    AxxonSoft introduces version 2.0 of the Axxon One VMS. The new release features integrations with various physical security systems, making Axxon One a unified VMS. Other enhancements include new AI video analytics and intelligent search functions, hardened cybersecurity, usability and performance improvements, and expanded cloud capabilities

  • Mobile Safe Shield

    Mobile Safe Shield

    SafeWood Designs, Inc., a manufacturer of patented bullet resistant products, is excited to announce the launch of the Mobile Safe Shield. The Mobile Safe Shield is a moveable bullet resistant shield that provides protection in the event of an assailant and supplies cover in the event of an active shooter. With a heavy-duty steel frame, quality castor wheels, and bullet resistant core, the Mobile Safe Shield is a perfect addition to any guard station, security desks, courthouses, police stations, schools, office spaces and more. The Mobile Safe Shield is incredibly customizable. Bullet resistant materials are available in UL 752 Levels 1 through 8 and include glass, white board, tack board, veneer, and plastic laminate. Flexibility in bullet resistant materials allows for the Mobile Safe Shield to blend more with current interior décor for a seamless design aesthetic. Optional custom paint colors are also available for the steel frame.

  • AC Nio

    AC Nio

    Aiphone, a leading international manufacturer of intercom, access control, and emergency communication products, has introduced the AC Nio, its access control management software, an important addition to its new line of access control solutions.