Security

Security in today’s complex facilities is a significant part of a facility manager’s job. Physical security, badging, access control, door locks, cybersecurity, biometrics, and other important issues are featured under this heading.



February 2021 Issue

Facility Executive: February 2021 Issue

The February 2021 issue looks back at the facility management challenges of 2020, as well as exteriors, cleaning, security and more. Plus, our own office move!

2021 SOLUTIONS: ScanSeries App Suite From BuildingReports

BuildingReports brought together its SecurityScan and SafetyScan inspection and reporting apps to offer ScanSeries, focused on both security assets and cleaning and disinfection efforts. Dwight Will, vice president, sales & marketing at the company, shares an overview.

2021 SOLUTIONS: HID FARGO INK1000 From HID Global

HID Global has introduced the HID FARGO INK1000 inkjet card printer & encoder. Mike Mans, senior product marketing manager, DTC Printers, Secure Issuance at the company, provides a closer look.
CyberLock

CyberLock Launches Generation 2 CyberLock Cylinders

This latest advancement in key-centric access control offers AES-256 encryption between lock and key.
Facial Recognition

Facial Recognition Security Solutions From Johnson Controls, Alcatraz AI

New collaboration offers facial authentication AI solutions combined with advanced access control to create safer, healthier, more connected building environments.
Capitol

The U.S. Capitol Invasion: Lessons In Physical Security

Facility Executive assembled a panel of security experts to explore what went wrong, and the lessons to be learned from the violence that took place at the U.S. Capitol on January 6.
cybersecurity

Cybersecurity For Facilities Calls For Team Effort

To protect facilities, physical security and cybersecurity are increasingly intertwined.
freestanding entry station

Pedestal PRO Freestanding Entry Station

The Pedestal PRO 64TOW-AIP-001-304 freestanding entry station tower is designed to accommodate the Aiphone GT-DMBN-SSP Video Entry Station component.
video surveillance

Video Surveillance Trends To Watch In 2021

Here are the five trends that security provider Eagle Eye Networks views as having significant impact on video surveillance, security, and use of analytics.

Unifying Mass Notification And Lockdown Procedures

As highlighted by recent events at the U.S. Capitol, even seemingly secure buildings often have vulnerabilities that can be exploited.
Smart Security Cameras With Mask Detection

Smart Security Cameras With Mask Detection From Rhombus Systems

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Rhombus security cameras automatically identify if individuals are not wearing face coverings.
civil unrest

Allied Universal Shares Resources For Facing Civil Unrest

The risk advisory and consulting services firm has released a number of reports and resources addressing concerns of facility managers and other stakeholders.
contain the spread

New Kiosks Help Contain the Spread

SmartSource's two new kiosks—the Automated Occupancy Counter Kiosk and Thermal Temperature-Checking Kiosk—designed to help organizations contain the spread of COVID-19.
cyber attacks

Most Organizations Expect Cyber Attacks In 2021

Nearly a quarter of global organizations were hit by seven or more cyber attacks in 2020, according to Trend Micro's Cyber Risk Index.
UV disinfection

Automated UV Disinfection

Nexos Intelligent Disinfection connects with UVC lighting, sensors, access control, and other hardware to create an automated process to disinfect spaces safely.
Mass Notification

7 Unique Ways To Deploy Mass Notification In Your Facility

View this free video webinar and learn about game-changing use cases that can help you get more value from your mass notification system as well as other technology.
PLC interlock controller

48900 Series PLC Interlock Controller

The 48900 PLC Interlock Controller is a cost-effective solution for implementing door interlock and mantrap systems with up to nine doors.
master key

ASSA ABLOY Expands Key System Design Studio

Tool for master key system creation provides users intuitive system design, and now supports ASSA ABLOY Group brands Corbin Russwin, SARGENT, and Yale.
Axis security systems

End-To-End Solutions Provide Connectivity And Flexibility

In the past, security systems comprised of solutions from multiple vendors may have been an attractive option. Today, end-to-end solutions from a single provider offer many benefits over that model.
wayfinding

Designing For Wayfinding

Guiding facility occupants helps to provide both comfort and safety.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Worried About Workforce Shortages? Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead

During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.