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Nov 14, 2024 | 
securityinformed.com | Larry Anderson
Editor Introduction Technology automates tasks, streamlines processes, and improves efficiency in various fields, including physical security. But the success of today’s latest technologies depends on our ability to use them responsibly and efficiently. Optimising our industry’s use of technology requires that the industry’s workforce have the needed skills to operate the latest equipment.
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Nov 8, 2024 | 
securityinformed.com | Larry Anderson
Editor Introduction Port forwarding is a networking technique that allows incoming traffic on a specific port number to be redirected to a particular device or application on a local network. Open ports on the network expose an IP video system to the internet. This makes it a potential target for malicious cyberattacks. In the physical security industry, the elimination of port forwarding is seen as a basic and manageable precaution to shore up cybersecurity.
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Oct 31, 2024 | 
securityinformed.com | Larry Anderson
The information age is changing. Today, we are at the center of addressing one of the most critical issues in the digital age: the misinformation age. While most awareness of this problem has emerged in the consumer and political worlds, the issue cannot be ignored when it comes to the authenticity and protection of video and security data.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
securityinformed.com | Larry Anderson
Casinos face multiple security issues caused by potential bad actors, everything from cheating to vandalism, from theft to vagrancy. A new intelligent technology can monitor for specific keywords and behaviors. The technology scans the entire casino premises constantly for potential threats and notifies key personnel when they happen.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
securityinformed.com | Larry Anderson
Editor Introduction The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized many industries, including physical security. By connecting physical devices to the internet, IoT technology offers significant enhancements to security systems. Benefits include real-time monitoring, remote access, and the utility of new devices such as temperature and humidity sensors. At the same time, IoT devices come with challenges, including greater cybersecurity vulnerability.
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Aug 23, 2024 | 
securityinformed.com | Larry Anderson
In today's complex security landscape, ensuring the safety of building occupants and assets requires more than just cutting-edge technology. Holistic approach The SHIELD certification, introduced by the Secure Buildings Council, is designed to help building owners, tenants, and security professionals navigate this challenge effectively. SHIELD offers a holistic approach to physical security that emphasizes not just the systems in place, but the collaboration among all stakeholders.
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Aug 21, 2024 | 
securityinformed.com | Larry Anderson
Editor Introduction While technology like cameras, alarms, and access control systems are crucial components, they are only as effective as the people who use and manage them and the systems that deploy them. When installing physical security systems, the focus should be on the holistic operation of the system rather than the functioning of individual components. However, in the end, overlooking critical factors can undermine the totality of system performance.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
securityinformed.com | Larry Anderson
Editor Introduction There is no shortage of threats facing security professionals, including some that are new and emerging. Understanding various new threats allows individuals and organizations to take proactive steps to protect themselves, but the first step is to identify what those threats are. Early detection of threats can minimize the impact of a successful attack, whatever the vulnerability at issue.
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Jul 23, 2024 | 
securityinformed.com | Larry Anderson
Security applications for drones have evolved to provide benefits such as bird's-eye views of large areas, easy access to remote locations, and rapid deployment. However, to date, most drone applications have been outdoors. Not for long. Today, indoor drones are also finding unique opportunities for enhanced surveillance, security, and operational efficiency in indoor environments such as offices, warehouses, self-storage facilities, and malls.
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Jun 3, 2024 | 
securityinformed.com | Larry Anderson
Editor Introduction Manufacturers make things. That hasn’t changed. Manufacturers today still produce finished goods from raw materials using various tools, equipment, and processes. What is evolving is a greater emphasis among manufacturers on understanding and meeting customer needs.
