Karyn Hodgson is a long-time security industry reporter with previous assignments at Security Magazine and SDM Magazine. Karyn is the managing editor for SDM Magazine. She can be reached at 630-694-4025.

Cyber Risks in Enterprise Security Systems

Karyn Hodgson

October 12, 2021

This October marks the 18th annual Cybersecurity Awareness month. Over that span, cybersecurity has gone from being a topic the IT department mostly worried about, to one that is top of mind for everyone from the CEO to the receptionist at most businesses.

TV Station Upgrades with Visitor Management System

Over the past 15 years the visitor management market has evolved from a simple “hello my name is” label to roaming officers processing visitors with 4G-enabled tablets and evacuation systems

Karyn Hodgson

September 1, 2014

Employees are currently able to pre-register guests both from their desktop and from their home computer or laptop. KGW is collaborating with Veristream to work on an app that will also allow them to do it from their cellphones in the near future.

Business, not Tourism: How the Willis Tower Handles Visitor Management

Visitor management challenges at Willis Tower, the tallest building in North America, extend beyond mere tourism.

Karyn Hodgson

September 1, 2013

At 110 stories, the Willis Tower (formerly known as the Sears Tower) is the tallest building in North America.

How Access Control Fits into Multi-Tenant Housing Security Budgets

While video gets all the press, access control can be the key to incident prevention in housing facilities.

Karyn Hodgson

September 1, 2013

Multi-tenant housing environments, whether they are condominiums, apartments, high rises or low income, must have security to protect the residents.

Critical Campus Communication

Karyn Hodgson

May 1, 2012

On a Sunday late in May 2011, the campus of Missouri Southern State University, located in Joplin, Mo., was hosting the Joplin High School graduation. Within 30 minutes of the commencement’s conclusion an EF5 tornado took aim at the town. Although the regular students, usually numbering nearly 6,000, had gone home for summer break, the campus was still full of visitors for the graduation.

Not the Same Old Guard Tour

Karyn Hodgson

June 12, 2008

Contract officer company Executive Security Systems, Inc. relies on guard tour systems to make sure their officers are making the rounds as designated. Courtesy Executive Security SystemsNewer generations allow companies

Suddenly More Storage Options

Karyn Hodgson

May 1, 2008

DVRs such as this one are still extremely popular options for many end-users. Today and beyond, end-users have more choices than ever before to store their video. In the

Business-tech Twofer: Demystifying Fiber, Wireless

Karyn Hodgson

May 1, 2007

Access readers are doors can communicate wirelessly at historic buildings or where hardwiring would not work or would be more costly.Sometimes, stubborn problems require innovative solutions. For Kelly Hall, video

Video Analytics: ROI ‘Sweet Spot’ or Not Yet?

Karyn Hodgson

March 1, 2007

For most enterprises today, some type of video system plays a vital role in their overall security plan. But, unfortunately, there is a paradox in the effectiveness of video

Five Diverse Facilities Five Different Missions One Shared Focus

Karyn Hodgson

February 1, 2007

It’s customer service – Safeguarding patients, visitors, staff and hospital equipment is the mission. With more access controls than some others, John Blasko stresses customer service from a public safety

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ARTICLES

Cyber Risks in Enterprise Security Systems

TV Station Upgrades with Visitor Management System

Business, not Tourism: How the Willis Tower Handles Visitor Management

How Access Control Fits into Multi-Tenant Housing Security Budgets

Critical Campus Communication

Not the Same Old Guard Tour

Suddenly More Storage Options

Business-tech Twofer: Demystifying Fiber, Wireless

Video Analytics: ROI ‘Sweet Spot’ or Not Yet?

Five Diverse Facilities Five Different Missions One Shared Focus

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