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How do you define the value of security?

April 16, 2021

Benchmarking your security program against others in your sector can prove extremely valuable for your organization and key stakeholders.

Oakland Airport installs CLEAR facial technology for touchless screening

Oakland International Airport brings new security screening

April 15, 2021

Oakland International Airport has installed identity technology and touchless security lanes from CLEAR.

Bowdoin college earns public safety and security accreditation

Bowdoin College's Office of Safety and Security earns accreditation from IACLEA

April 15, 2021

Maine's Bowdoin College announced that its Office of Safety and Security achieved accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA).

US firms repurposing their existing video monitoring systems to support return to the workplace

April 15, 2021

A multi-country survey of organizations running video monitoring systems, conducted by Ava Security, found that U.S. firms are avidly repurposing their existing video monitoring systems to support the ‘COVID Safe’ return to offices and workplaces across North America.

54% of teens today do not believe schools are equipped to respond effectively to emergency incidents or mental health needs

April 15, 2021

The third poll in a series of nationwide surveys conducted by Navigate360 and John Zogby Strategies, a national polling firm, shows the majority (54%) of teens today do not feel prepared to deal with the anxiety of returning to school and do not believe schools are equipped to respond effectively to emergency incidents or mental health needs.

Eilat Israel deploys advanced behavioral analytics

City of Eilat in Israel deploys advanced behavioral analytics

April 14, 2021

The city of Eilat, Israel has implemented viisights' behavioral recognition system to detect, predict and analyze events of interests in real-time and alert authorities of crowding, violent/suspicious activity, traffic or crowd congestion, and more.

Harbor East in Maryland implements turnstiles for security and safety

Multi-tenant buildings in Maryland implement turnstile technology for mixed-use developments

April 14, 2021

Harbor East, a mixed-use community in Maryland, has installed turnstiles in several buildings over the years to provide safety and security to residents, visitors and employees.

Mike Matranga launches M6 Global Defense

Mike Matranga launches M6 Global to serve K-12 communities, universities, corporate environments, etc.

April 14, 2021

A 2020 Most Influential in Security, Michael Matranga announced the launch of M6 Global, a team of the nation’s top security and emotional intelligence experts, to provide holistic plans for safe communities and workplaces.

New England College of Optometry implements contact-tracing wearables to boost COVID-response and enable in-person learning

The New England College of Optometry (NECO) formed a COVID-19 Task Force and began exploring ideas to enable in-person learning at the school in a safe, effective and well-planned manner. One of the solutions that NECO implemented is a contact-tracing tool that allows the school to respond immediately to report of an infection, accurately and effectively, without relying on a sign-in sheet or a person’s recollection of their previous contacts.

Maggie Shein

April 13, 2021

The New England College of Optometry (NECO) formed a COVID-19 Task Force and began exploring ideas to enable in-person learning at the school in a safe, effective and well-planned manner. One of the solutions that NECO implemented is a contact-tracing tool that allows the school to respond immediately to report of an infection, accurately and effectively, without relying on a sign-in sheet or a person’s recollection of their previous contacts.

The process of future-proofing a secured entrance post-pandemic

Kurt J. Measom

April 13, 2021

From the initial secured entrance to the overarching access control system, the emphasis is currently on contactless access control and door entry solutions. A myriad of technologies from NFC and smart mobile devices to facial biometrics will help play a vital role in what are now COVID-driven essentials. An integrated strategy for access control, along with tailgating mitigation options including turnstiles, revolving doors and mantrap portals enables building security to implement even more comprehensive control and prioritized security while making use of touchless credentials.