Access Control
A key segment of the security industry, access control solutions include those technologies and measures that control access and enable legitimate entry to a physical or logical resource. Many SIA members manufacture, integrate, distribute or service access control technologies, and as such the association places a high priority on following trends, developments and innovations in the area.
SIA New Member Profile: VuTeur
VuTeur, based in Austin Texas, offers internal real-time intelligence software using two-way communication and analytics in coordination with existing physical security systems including access control, video surveillance, intercoms, intrusion detection, emergency management systems and more. The software, like the company, is called VuTeur. To learn more about it, SIA caught up with VuTeur CEO Jana Rankin. Visit the company’s…
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By the Power of Ethernet
PoE gives smaller facilities more access control options Physical electronic security for non-enterprise applications is now as simple as tapping into the nearest Ethernet connection to power and control doors via web browser and low-voltage access and egress devices. There are a variety of cost-effective, code-compliant, low-power solutions for electronic access control of door openings…
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More than Just a Silver Lining
Using the cloud for access control enhances scalability, availability, resiliency, flexibility and security The power of the public cloud has become a catalyst for a dramatic shift in the information systems and security worlds. On-premises solutions no longer exist in many domains, from customer relationship management to expense management to human resources systems to learning…
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A Matter of Trust
New digital identity technologies will increase security, functionality, and convenience in many areas A shift in the use of identity technology is leading to increased adoption of mobile devices and the latest smart card technology, a greater emphasis, and reliance on the cloud, and a radical new way of thinking about trust in smart environments…
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Walk this Way, Talk this Way: Using Multiple Biometrics
Combining gait analysis, voice recognition and other biometric identifiers provides a fraud-resistant security solution According to the statistics, terror attacks are continuing to climb as political climates heat up and radicals look for security weaknesses they can exploit to further their messages globally. The list of cities that have fallen victim to major attacks keeps…
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SIA New Member Profile: STid
STid is an internationally recognized company and one of the leading developers of contactless identification solutions using RFID, NFC and Bluetooth® Smart technologies. For over 20 years, STid has been inventing smart solutions designed for secure access control and to provide tracking for assets in extreme environments such as the aerospace, energy and defense industries.…
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How Hackers Attack Physical Access Control Systems
As physical access control system (PACS) technologies continue to advance, so do attackers. While card cloning can be effective, entry isn’t always gained with this method alone. Attackers are beginning to move beyond the card to the technology that supports it. At ISC West on April 6 from 12:30-1:30 p.m., Valerie Thomas, Executive Security Consultant…
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StoneLock Delivers Speed and Agility Through Innovation
StoneLock Brings Speed and Agility Through Innovation StoneLock, an innovative designer, and manufacturer of secure facial-recognition access control solutions, marked 2016 as a pivotal year for the company. The year was characterized by their entry into new markets, including government, and the forging of new partnerships and integrations with nearly all the leading physical access…
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SIA Member Exchange: Simple and Secure with CINCH systems
SIA Director of Government Relations and CINCH systems Vice President of Sales Dennis Dop CINCH systems, an unusual company name that developed out of the dictionary definition of CINCH, meaning simple and secure. With that meaning in mind, the founders set off to develop encrypted, high-level security systems that are just that—simple and secure. In…
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SIA RISE Profile: Saad Ahsan of UL
Read our interview with Saad Ahsan, Project Engineer, UL Building & Life Safety Technologies, as the Security Industry Association (SIA) spotlights a young professional on the RISE! Are you a young security professional under 40? We want your story! Contact Bryan Miller at bmiller@securityindustry.org to be featured in a monthly profile! What first got…
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