SJA Spotlight: Why secured entry solutions are essential; Enhancing your organization’s resilience!
Security Journal Americas (SJA)
Information, Analysis and Insights for Manufacturers, Installers and Senior Security Professionals in the Americas.
10 reasons secured entry solutions are essential for modern security
Amanda Powell , Marketing Manager at Boon Edam USA explores the benefits that secured entry solutions bring to an organization.
Security measures like video surveillance and access control systems focus on deterring and detecting unauthorized access but are largely reactive in nature.
While these approaches provide great value, they can be vulnerable to bad actors and social engineering tactics.
As a result, security professionals and diverse end users are increasingly also using secured entry solutions as a proactive way to prevent unauthorized entry.
Seven pillars for enhancing your organization’s resilience
Robust business continuity management is crucial for resilience, according to M. Brian Reid, MA, MSIA, MBA , MSIA, MA, MBA, CEO of Brison LLC .
The tumultuous business environment of today requires leading-edge resilience strategies.
The threat of climate change, political instability and the rate of change of technological advancement are just some of the factors changing the landscape in which we live and operate.
This unpredictable landscape can affect supply chains and disrupt operations. This article discusses seven success pillars that successful programs use to move your program from business continuity compliance to achieving resilience.
The Washington Monument: fortifying a national treasure
Brian Hanson , Marketing Director at USBP reveals how the iconic Washington Monument is secured using bullet and blast-rated glazing.
At the Washington Monument, the security building is designed with a double facade, consisting of two sets of glass walls.
The inner wall is constructed using insulating glass that incorporates an architectural mesh from Pulp Studio to enhance shading and privacy.
For safety measures, the outer wall and entrance doors are equipped with ballistic-resistant glazing.
Developing smart cities: in the eye of the IoT
Kasia Hanson , Global Senior Director, Security Ecosystem Development and Partnerships at 英特尔 examines the qualities that help to build safe, smart cities.
In the rapidly changing landscape of urban growth and development, cities that harness AI solutions – particularly at the edge – are positioned to truly become smart cities, leading the way in safety, sustainability and livability.
For example, the International Energy Agency projects that cities could reduce emissions by up to 15% by adopting AI technologies; and a recent report from McKinsey indicated that AI can be used to reduce CO2 emissions by 10%.
Additionally, the deployment of AI in urban areas is anticipated to yield several other benefits, such as enhanced public safety, modern road and rail infrastructure, traffic management, etc.
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Project Focus: Colombian airports to deploy metal detectors from Garrett
Garrett Metal Detectors has announced that 19 of its PD 6500i walk-through metal detectors will be placed in 15 airport locations across Colombia.
This purchase, by the Aeronáutica Civil de?Colombia,?was the result of a competitive tender won by Garrett.
Garrett says that its aviation-certified PD 6500i security detector achieved the win over its competitors due, in part, to prior positive experience with its reliability, detection experience and ease-of-use on the part of the Aeronáutica Civil.
Combined with the iC Module accessory for remote management and monitoring, the PD 6500i’s airport-specific settings make it an ideal integration for any airport screening setup, Garrett says.
Product Focus: New facial access terminals launched by Veridas
The Veridas Flow platform is a new range of facial access terminals designed to offer maximum security, strength and modernity.
According to the company, Veridas Flow ensures secure and convenient access to physical spaces.
Through identity-verified enrollment, users can access different spaces using these facial access terminals.
The platform integrates with market-leading access control systems, ticketing systems and government entities to enable various use cases, such as event access and entry to sports stadiums or corporate offices.
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