Access Control News

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23205103487470282472009-07-08T10:22:19.181-07:00Access Control NewsAccess Control Systems, Visitor Management Systems and Optical TurnstilesRon Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-16637296686865382072009-07-08T10:21:00.000-07:002009-07-08T10:22:14.621-07:00Network access control now addresses multiple needs

CIOs and chief information security officers whose network managers are evaluating network access control (NAC) products are advised to lay down some guidelines for finding the right solution. NAC now has several uses and as many potential pitfalls. An organization should define its primary usage case for NAC, map out a plan for taking advantage of NAC's other uses and decide on an enforcement

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-83160861991353640652009-07-01T10:05:00.000-07:002009-07-01T10:13:15.489-07:00IT managers involved in decision to purchase IP-based physical security products

According to a new report from IMS Research, IT managers are involved in almost 60% of decisions to purchase IP-based physical security products. The report, based on a survey of North American integrators and installers of IP-based security products, also found that over three quarters of the companies surveyed dealt with IT managers more now than they did one year ago.

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-85622790459741970522009-06-24T10:44:00.000-07:002009-06-24T10:45:56.989-07:00Use Video Security And Access Control Systems To Keep Your Premises Safe And Secure

Do you manage an office that deals in secure and confidential information? Or perhaps you run a business that would suffer greatly if anyone managed to get their hands on your business plans. Whatever the reason, most people who run office or business premises wish to protect the security of those premises, and prevent any unauthorizedentry.

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-51658508755158206402009-06-17T13:06:00.000-07:002009-06-17T13:07:04.232-07:00ISC Education Launches Summer Learning Series

ISC Education announces the launch of its Summer Learning Series, a free webinar series powered by ISC365.com. The monthly webinars are an extension of the ISC Education program found at ISC West and ISC East, offering physical security and network professionals a forum for ongoing training and education between the ISC Events.

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-51767250115944575172009-06-11T08:49:00.000-07:002009-06-11T08:50:19.906-07:00New Albany Housing Authority Relies on Brivo for Improved Security

Brivo Systems LLC, the leader in Web applications for access control and security systems, today announced that the New Albany (Indiana) Housing Authority (NAHA) has deployed Brivo ACS WebService™ in its three high-rise residence buildings, providing enhanced security for more than 330 housing units. Logical Innovations is the integrator for this ongoing installation.

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-70262729250489810442009-06-03T09:04:00.000-07:002009-06-03T09:14:35.211-07:00Access control: Who? What? When? Where? Why?

Advances in digital technology within the security industry are driving today's convergence mania. For example, options abound in security video surveillance, particularly the choice between traditional and IP technology.This is a great article by Paul Boucherle about the who, what, when, where and why of access control.

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-85501900102981641992009-05-27T08:28:00.000-07:002009-05-27T08:29:36.727-07:00Current Global Crises Open Eyes to Security Spending

The global downturn will push countries to provide smarter, more cost-effective Homeland security, potentially curbing procurement of expensive gadgetry and quickening a trend to more international cooperation.

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-24431257177361601612009-05-24T19:37:00.000-07:002009-05-24T19:37:39.421-07:00Tyco Expands American Dynamics® and Kantech™ Coverage in Pacific Northwest with Manufacturer's Representative, Seevid

Tyco Expands American Dynamics® and Kantech™ Coverage in Pacific Northwest with Manufacturer's Representative, Seevid

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-12869570114564257832009-05-24T19:31:00.000-07:002009-05-24T19:33:38.288-07:00Good school security design is not simply about security hardware

Ensuring that school premises are not rendered unusable by acts of arson, vandalism or blighted by thefts, and that pupils, staff, visitors and neighbours can enjoy a safe environment in and around a school is an important and perennial issue

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-47134664202080374312009-05-22T08:26:00.000-07:002009-05-28T15:14:56.925-07:00Sielox Introduces AC-1700 Access Controller

Sielox Access Control, Runnemede, NJ, introduced a new generation of access control technology at the 2009 ISC West Show. It is the most advanced controller in the industry. A true IP solution supporting POE and data transfer rates up to 100 Mega bits per second, directly to the processor, the AC-1700 can be deployed as a main or terminal controller.

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-59813751790972832322009-05-22T08:18:00.000-07:002009-05-22T08:19:27.638-07:00Entrance Control Technology Options: What is Right for Your Building?

Choosing to use an entrance control system is a major step towards more fully securing a building. For the sake of that security and the substantial investment involved, great care must be taken in deciding what type of access and entry control systems to use, and which brand to install.

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-45332053194403758982009-05-21T18:32:00.000-07:002009-05-21T18:33:12.713-07:00ASIS Survey Shows Economic Impacts on Security

ASIS International conducted a survey of its members in January in an effort to assess the impact of the current economic environment.

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-3999707209487213972009-04-18T09:41:00.000-07:002009-04-18T09:57:02.904-07:00CCTV Computerized Monitoring and Storage

Current closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras operate utilizing a wide rage of lenses and electronic components. Modern cameras can focus on extreme detail, allowing for optimum visibility in a high definition field, but can create problems when storing the media.Other advanced uses seen in several of our CCTV installations in Los Angeles and Orange County included computerizing the monitoring

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-17389072582068783472008-07-26T11:15:00.001-07:002008-07-26T11:15:57.600-07:00Duress Annunciation

A function that is commonly requested with a card access system is a “duress” button for location that the client deems exposed to potential disturbance. Examples of such areas are reception areas in general and human resources reception areas in particular. The user interface at the reception desk would be a latching button of the type known to vendors as a “holdup” button. This button is

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-51830584772863936002008-06-17T10:12:00.000-07:002008-06-17T10:17:51.776-07:00An Experiment with Hinges and Door Contacts

When dealing with Orange County card access systems, applying card access to a single wood door with mortise or cylinder, the idea of finding a way to read door status at the transfer hinge is attractive because (1) the labor of running wire to the overhead for a flush-mounted magnetic switch is avoided; and (2) if an authorized-exit lock body is used then all wire that goes to the door frame

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-40934246673633614022008-05-19T08:41:00.000-07:002008-05-19T09:04:26.463-07:00Card Access Installation: Request-to-exit

A standard feature of a card access controller is the “request-to-exit” input. When a controlled door is opened from the secured side (inside), the card access system detects the open door condition with no corresponding access event from the card reader. The request-to-exit (REX) input is activated to inform the card access system that the event is an authorized egress rather than a forced entry

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-62799933502074637652008-03-10T11:59:00.000-07:002008-03-10T12:02:14.936-07:00Sharing RS232 Communication Among Several Devices

A not uncommon field challenge is to establish two-way communication from a central device to a group of slave devices. An example would be a central system connected to a group of field controllers. If these controllers are distributed via telephone lease-lines, then one will typically find a single RS232 device that needs to communicate to multiple RS232 modems. This presents a problem,

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-22111459242977404682008-03-03T09:45:00.000-08:002008-03-03T09:46:38.439-08:00Sielox Releases Pinnacle 6 Access Control System

Sielox, a leader in Electronic Access Control Security Systems has introduced Pinnacle 6, the first release since the Agile Methodoloy was adopted. Pinnacle's integration with the Aegis2 software package allows security systems such as CCTV, access control, digital video recorders (DVR's), and intercoms systems to be combined to form a truly integrated security system.New Pinnacle 6 Features

Ron Schotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15653584388656829117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2320510348747028247.post-30100706007713973832008-01-23T08:46:00.000-08:002008-03-03T10:11:38.811-08:00ASIC/1-8755 Controller

The ASIC/1-8755 is a pre-programmed communicating digital controller for the control of zone volume or pressure tracking with pressure independent Variable Air Volume (VAV) terminal units. The controller includes two on-board airflow sensors - one controller handles both supply and exhaust boxes.This pressure independent controller is mounted on the primary VAV terminal that is used to maintain

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