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Holiday Building Closures Are a Stress Test for Physical Security
A proactive guide for integrators and facilities leaders who protect what’s inside. Every holiday season, thousands of clinics, offices, campuses, and commercial facilities temporarily close their doors. For physical security leaders, this isn’t downtime—it’s one…Read More
The holiday season brings energy, celebration, and increased activity to businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, and residential environments. It also brings a greater level of risk. Decorations, gatherings, seasonal equipment, and heavier electrical demands all contribute…Read More
Winter Weather Security Risks: How to Keep Your Facilities Protected When Temperatures Drop
Winter weather brings more than snow and freezing temperatures. It creates real challenges for security and life safety systems that keep your people, property, and operations protected. As temperatures drop, cameras can ice over, fire…Read More
Keeping Retail Safe on Black Friday: What Leaders Need to Know
Black Friday remains one of the busiest, most profitable, and most unpredictable days in retail. Record-breaking foot traffic, earlier opening times, and high-value merchandise all converge to create a uniquely challenging security environment. For retail…Read More
Securing the Crowd: Dos and Don’ts of Planning Large-Scale Event Security
Large-scale events — festivals, parades, conferences, concerts, and community gatherings — draw massive crowds and create complex movement patterns. With that comes heightened responsibility. Effective security planning is not just about preventing incidents; it’s about…Read More
Why Service Renewals Are Now Mission-Critical for Modern Security Leaders
Technology systems have become foundational to how organizations operate, protect people, and maintain business continuity. Yet despite their importance – including security, life safety, and critical communication infrastructure – many organizations still treat service renewals…Read More
Re-Imagining Hospital Security: A Proactive, Human-Centered Approach
A growing crisis in healthcare security Recent high-profile incidents reflect a disturbing trend: the security environment in medical facilities is deteriorating. For example, a security guard at Montefiore St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital was recently forced…Read More
When a $100 Million Heist Exposes the Most Elementary Cybersecurity Risk
Why Smart Password Practices Are Now Essential for Modern Security Systems and Cameras When thieves stole $100 million in jewels from the world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris, France, they shocked the art world and revealed a…Read More
When Seconds Matter: The Critical Role of Mass Communication During Emergencies
Emergencies do not wait for convenience or preparation. They arrive suddenly, often without warning, and demand immediate action. In those critical first moments, when people must react quickly to stay safe, communication is the stabilizing…Read More