Access Management

Social Media Can Now Be Examined in Federal Security Clearances

May 16, 2016

The government will start scanning Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media accounts of federal employees and contractors applying and re-applying for security clearances.

Report Details Crime on University and K12 Campuses

May 4, 2016

Crime in the nation’s schools and college campuses has declined over the past two decades, according to a new report from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

Finding the Right Prescription for Secure Healthcare Access Control

Bill Zalud

May 1, 2016

Healthcare and hospital security and safety professionals have numerous safety and security challenges.

TSA Recognizes Transit Agencies and Passenger Railroads

April 13, 2016

The TSA has commended 13 transit and passenger-rail agencies for achieving the TSA's highest rating for transit security.

Improving Security and Operational Workflow with Advanced Iris Reader Technology

Mark Clifton

April 12, 2016

Confirming and managing identities has a vital role in mitigating risk and addressing such wide-ranging challenges as physical and logical access control, insurance fraud, time and attendance records, and even ensuring a patient gets the right medication in a hospital.

Most Influential People in Security Nomination

April 12, 2016

We are now accepting nominations for Security magazine’s 2017 Most Influential People in Security award.

Aiphone’s IS, IX and JP series audio/video entry systems

Product Spotlight: Integrated Intercoms for Robust Security

Claire Meyer

April 1, 2016

New intercom technology merges with surveillance, access control and more to create a more unified entryway security solution.

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Access Control is Only the Beginning for Multi-Function Cards

Bill Zalud

April 1, 2016

An innovative campus ID system opens the door to a wide range of services going way beyond traditional security.

Enables Flexible Remote System Management

Vanderbilt lite blue™, Web-Based Access Control

April 1, 2016

This system offers two-door Web-based access control with expansion capabilities up to eight devices.

Smartphone-Enabled Access Control

HID Mobile Access® from HID Global

April 1, 2016

Powered by Seos®, this Mobile Access platform supports NFC and Bluetooth Smart for interoperability with 4S/5/5C/5S/6/6 Plus iPhone models; iPads; iPod Touch and other iOS devices; and Android-based smart devices.