Access Management

Beyond Locking Doors

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

How access control data can support operational improvements.

Enhancing Incident Response with Integrated Access Control and Video Verification

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0500

Evolving threats have security teams on alert to integrate solutions that both mitigate and combat different scenarios.

From the Outside In: A Smarter Approach to Vendor Access

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Modern access control strategies are shifting focus to vendors, contractors, and the perimeter itself.

How to Ensure Security Barriers Don't Become Guest Barriers

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Balancing security and the guest experience can be difficult. But, if implemented effectively, visitor management systems and processes can benefit the guest experience rather than hinder it.

What Can Security Leaders Learn from Charlie Kirk’s Shooting?

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 03:00:00 -0400

The killing of Charlie Kirk shocked the nation, and many leaders are sharing their thoughts from the perspective of event security and executive protection.

How AI-Driven PIAM+ Unlocks Predictive Intelligence for the Modern Enterprise

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

AI-powered PIAM+ helps security teams stay ahead, not just keep up.

Why It’s Time to Move on From Legacy Access Control Systems

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Upgrading to a modern, unified access control system isn’t just about keeping pace with technology — it’s about building a security foundation that can adapt as your organization grows and changes.

Transforming Higher Ed Safety and Efficiency with Cloud-Based Access Control

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0400

As colleges and universities look for ways to streamline operations and better protect students and faculty, it’s clear that fragmented, manually intensive access control systems are no longer sustainable.

No Smoke, Just Signals: Iris Recognition for Cannabis Compliance

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0400

How biometric access delivers airtight control and audit-ready visibility in the tightly regulated cannabis industry.

The Key to Efficient Hospitality Operations

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Rather than relying on outdated systems like peg boards and handwritten logs, hospitality managers are increasingly adopting intelligent key cabinets integrated with centralized access control platforms.

Pushing Mobile Access to New Levels of Operational Efficiency

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0400

It has been over a decade since the first mobile access solutions began transforming how the world operates — including how people gain access to secured doors, gates, networks, services and more.

Product Spotlight on Risk Monitoring

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Security magazine has highlighted a few recently released risk management products.

Why Visitor and Contractor Management is Critical in Busy Facilities

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Though essential to daily operations, temporary populations can become a security blind spot.

Outdated Security, Overlooked Costs: Why Multifamily Properties Must Modernize Now

Thu, 29 May 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Many properties still rely on brass keys, manual processes, and disconnected digital tools, all of which appear functional but quietly create operational drag.

Protecting 14 Campuses, All With Different Needs

Fri, 23 May 2025 01:00:00 -0400

Protecting 14 campuses and learning centers is almost herculean. But that’s what the security team of Portland Community College (PCC) in Portland, Oregon does for one of the Northwest’s largest college systems.

Product Spotlight on Access Control

Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Security magazine highlights a variety of access control products.

Bored locks with visual status indicators: Elevating security and privacy in 7 key everyday spaces

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400

Bored locks with visual status indicators elevate security and privacy in everyday spaces.

Manage external and internal threats to commercial spaces

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 23:00:00 -0400

An extensive security strategy for commercial buildings must balance defenses against external vulnerabilities with targeted measures to neutralize internal risks.

The new standard in facility protection: Enhancing perimeter security

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Perimeter protection is essential for organizations across all sectors, serving as the first line of defense against potential threats.

Top challenge for 57% of end users is outdated physical security or IT

Mon, 20 Jan 2025 05:00:00 -0500

A new report details shifts in the physical security industry, especially in regard to priorities and challenges.

Keys and vehicle barriers: A unified approach to protection

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Evaluating and updating vehicle barriers mitigates risk and provides peace of mind.

Security design: Important points of protection in a building

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Just as a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, a building with a single unaddressed weak point is vulnerable no matter how well fortified it is everywhere else.

60% of organizations manually gather employee data

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400

According to a recent Envoy report, shifting workplace dynamics such as hybrid work policies have led to outdated data management processes.

Four cybersecurity best practices for keeping heads above the cloud

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 08:57:10 -0400

When organizations rely heavily on their cloud providers’ security controls, IT leaders need a way to decrease the likelihood of a cloud-based breach.

Managing the invisible risk of non-human identities

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0400

While organizations often excel at managing human identities, many need to pay more attention to a growing and potentially more hazardous category of digital actors known as non-human identities.

The future of security and access control for office spaces

algerj@bnpmedia.com (Jordyn Alger) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Security talks with Andrew Campagnola about emerging threats in office building security and how security leaders can address these concerns.

Why insider attacks are indicative of a need for security convergence

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400

In order to use security convergence to combat the growing threat of insider attacks, one must first understand key facts about the issue.

The imperative of fortifying police stations with secured entry solutions

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Law enforcement agencies must prioritize the implementation of tailored solutions to safeguard their personnel, assets and the communities they serve.

New report identifies top 5 trends in physical access control

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0400

A new report reveals five notable trends that may indicate the future of access control technology.

AI is coming for company credentials — Here’s how to fight back

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Where businesses see AI as a tool for efficiency and market differentiation, cyber attackers are devising new schemes to exploit undefined learning curves.