September 2013

The history of mass transportation around the Boston and eastern Massachusetts area goes back more than four centuries. They lay claim to the first working subway system in the North America and one of the earliest motorized bus transit authorities in the nation. But it has been less than five years that what is the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, commonly known as the “T”, has had a centralized command and control strategy for its security operations.
The history of mass transportation around the Boston and eastern Massachusetts area goes back more than four centuries. They lay claim to the first working subway system in the North America and one of the earliest motorized bus transit authorities in the nation. But it has been less than five years that what is the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, commonly known as the “T”, has had a centralized command and control strategy for its security operations.
The history of mass transportation around the Boston and eastern Massachusetts area goes back more than four centuries. They lay claim to the first working subway system in the North America and one of the earliest motorized bus transit authorities in the nation. But it has been less than five years that what is the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, commonly known as the “T”, has had a centralized command and control strategy for its security operations.
The history of mass transportation around the Boston and eastern Massachusetts area goes back more than four centuries. They lay claim to the first working subway system in the North America and one of the earliest motorized bus transit authorities in the nation. But it has been less than five years that what is the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, commonly known as the “T”, has had a centralized command and control strategy for its security operations.
The history of mass transportation around the Boston and eastern Massachusetts area goes back more than four centuries. They lay claim to the first working subway system in the North America and one of the earliest motorized bus transit authorities in the nation. But it has been less than five years that what is the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, commonly known as the “T”, has had a centralized command and control strategy for its security operations.
Emergency Safety Equipment

Collaboration gets the MBTA moving into the security fast lane

Sept. 3, 2013
The history of mass transportation around the Boston and eastern Massachusetts area goes back more than four centuries. They lay claim to the first working subway system in the...
Renae Leary is Senior Director at Tyco Worldwide Global Accounts, which delivers a range of technology solutions around the world and provides networked access control and video management systems for many Global Fortune 500 companies.
Renae Leary is Senior Director at Tyco Worldwide Global Accounts, which delivers a range of technology solutions around the world and provides networked access control and video management systems for many Global Fortune 500 companies.
Renae Leary is Senior Director at Tyco Worldwide Global Accounts, which delivers a range of technology solutions around the world and provides networked access control and video management systems for many Global Fortune 500 companies.
Renae Leary is Senior Director at Tyco Worldwide Global Accounts, which delivers a range of technology solutions around the world and provides networked access control and video management systems for many Global Fortune 500 companies.
Renae Leary is Senior Director at Tyco Worldwide Global Accounts, which delivers a range of technology solutions around the world and provides networked access control and video management systems for many Global Fortune 500 companies.
Access Control

On Top of the World

Sept. 3, 2013
Social and economic realities are transforming security requirements around the globe, and nowhere is that trend more apparent than among global enterprises. With locations all...
Steve Lasky is the Editorial Director of Southcomm Security Media, which includes print publications SD&I, Security Technology Executive and Locksmith Ledger International – as well as the world’s top security web portal, SecurityInfoWatch.com. He is a 30-year veteran of the security industry and a 26-year member of ASIS. Contact him at slasky@southcomm.com.
Steve Lasky is the Editorial Director of Southcomm Security Media, which includes print publications SD&I, Security Technology Executive and Locksmith Ledger International – as well as the world’s top security web portal, SecurityInfoWatch.com. He is a 30-year veteran of the security industry and a 26-year member of ASIS. Contact him at slasky@southcomm.com.
Steve Lasky is the Editorial Director of Southcomm Security Media, which includes print publications SD&I, Security Technology Executive and Locksmith Ledger International – as well as the world’s top security web portal, SecurityInfoWatch.com. He is a 30-year veteran of the security industry and a 26-year member of ASIS. Contact him at slasky@southcomm.com.
Steve Lasky is the Editorial Director of Southcomm Security Media, which includes print publications SD&I, Security Technology Executive and Locksmith Ledger International – as well as the world’s top security web portal, SecurityInfoWatch.com. He is a 30-year veteran of the security industry and a 26-year member of ASIS. Contact him at slasky@southcomm.com.
Steve Lasky is the Editorial Director of Southcomm Security Media, which includes print publications SD&I, Security Technology Executive and Locksmith Ledger International – as well as the world’s top security web portal, SecurityInfoWatch.com. He is a 30-year veteran of the security industry and a 26-year member of ASIS. Contact him at slasky@southcomm.com.
Home

My Point of View Running in Place

Sept. 3, 2013
The physical therapist had me jogging on a small trampoline in a hot hallway just off the main therapy room. She apologized that they were backed up because of staffing issues...
Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut has upgraded its security systems with Software House and American Dynamics access control and video management systems as its backbone.
Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut has upgraded its security systems with Software House and American Dynamics access control and video management systems as its backbone.
Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut has upgraded its security systems with Software House and American Dynamics access control and video management systems as its backbone.
Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut has upgraded its security systems with Software House and American Dynamics access control and video management systems as its backbone.
Yale New Haven Hospital in Connecticut has upgraded its security systems with Software House and American Dynamics access control and video management systems as its backbone.
Access Control

Multi-Facility Security Standardization

Sept. 3, 2013
Inside Yale-New Haven Hospital’s access control and video upgrade
Greenville Health System‘s integrated video surveillance and security system includes a video management system from OnSSI.
Greenville Health System‘s integrated video surveillance and security system includes a video management system from OnSSI.
Greenville Health System‘s integrated video surveillance and security system includes a video management system from OnSSI.
Greenville Health System‘s integrated video surveillance and security system includes a video management system from OnSSI.
Greenville Health System‘s integrated video surveillance and security system includes a video management system from OnSSI.
Video Surveillance

Success Story: Greenville Health System

Aug. 30, 2013
Upgrading the video surveillance and physical security system of a multi-building, multi-campus medical facility takes more than simply adding or changing equipment — it takes...

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Kevin Beaver is a consultant with Atlanta-based Principle Logic LLC (www.principlelogic.com). He has authored/co-authored 11 books on information security, including Hacking for Dummies, Implementation Strategies for Fulfilling and Maintaining IT Compliance, and the Security on Wheels audio books and blog (www.securityonwheels.com). Follow him on Twitter, @kevinbeaver or connect to him on LinkedIn.
Kevin Beaver is a consultant with Atlanta-based Principle Logic LLC (www.principlelogic.com). He has authored/co-authored 11 books on information security, including Hacking for Dummies, Implementation Strategies for Fulfilling and Maintaining IT Compliance, and the Security on Wheels audio books and blog (www.securityonwheels.com). Follow him on Twitter, @kevinbeaver or connect to him on LinkedIn.
Kevin Beaver is a consultant with Atlanta-based Principle Logic LLC (www.principlelogic.com). He has authored/co-authored 11 books on information security, including Hacking for Dummies, Implementation Strategies for Fulfilling and Maintaining IT Compliance, and the Security on Wheels audio books and blog (www.securityonwheels.com). Follow him on Twitter, @kevinbeaver or connect to him on LinkedIn.
Kevin Beaver is a consultant with Atlanta-based Principle Logic LLC (www.principlelogic.com). He has authored/co-authored 11 books on information security, including Hacking for Dummies, Implementation Strategies for Fulfilling and Maintaining IT Compliance, and the Security on Wheels audio books and blog (www.securityonwheels.com). Follow him on Twitter, @kevinbeaver or connect to him on LinkedIn.
Kevin Beaver is a consultant with Atlanta-based Principle Logic LLC (www.principlelogic.com). He has authored/co-authored 11 books on information security, including Hacking for Dummies, Implementation Strategies for Fulfilling and Maintaining IT Compliance, and the Security on Wheels audio books and blog (www.securityonwheels.com). Follow him on Twitter, @kevinbeaver or connect to him on LinkedIn.
Information Security

Get With IT Keeping Resilient

Aug. 30, 2013
Just when you think everything is humming along nicely in your environment, it hits. That dreaded disaster that you have been thinking about, had only affected other people so...
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Email him at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, or contact him through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter: @RayCoulombe.
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Email him at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, or contact him through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter: @RayCoulombe.
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Email him at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, or contact him through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter: @RayCoulombe.
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Email him at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, or contact him through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter: @RayCoulombe.
Ray Coulombe is Founder and Managing Director of SecuritySpecifiers and the CONSULT Technical Security Symposium. Email him at ray@SecuritySpecifiers.com, or contact him through LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/raycoulombe or follow him on Twitter: @RayCoulombe.
Information Security

Tech Trends SNMP Primer

Aug. 30, 2013
For many of us in security, SNMP this could literally mean “Security – Not My Protocol” for all the use we are getting out of it. What SNMP officially stands for is Simple Network...
Walter Helms serves as Chief Technology Officer at Matrix Systems. He is responsible for all software development, including migration to new platforms, and for supervising all ongoing technical customer support. Request more info on Matrix at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214324.
Walter Helms serves as Chief Technology Officer at Matrix Systems. He is responsible for all software development, including migration to new platforms, and for supervising all ongoing technical customer support. Request more info on Matrix at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214324.
Walter Helms serves as Chief Technology Officer at Matrix Systems. He is responsible for all software development, including migration to new platforms, and for supervising all ongoing technical customer support. Request more info on Matrix at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214324.
Walter Helms serves as Chief Technology Officer at Matrix Systems. He is responsible for all software development, including migration to new platforms, and for supervising all ongoing technical customer support. Request more info on Matrix at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214324.
Walter Helms serves as Chief Technology Officer at Matrix Systems. He is responsible for all software development, including migration to new platforms, and for supervising all ongoing technical customer support. Request more info on Matrix at www.securityinfowatch.com/10214324.
Access Control

Down to the Wire

Aug. 30, 2013
Intelligent single-door controllers have recently increased their presence in the market, as more users opt to connect these networked-enabled, power-over-Ethernet (PoE) devices...
Terry Gold is the founder of IDanalyst, a vendor-neutral research and advisory firm focused on security, identity and privacy. He is an expert in advanced authentication, digital identity and services over connected devices and has developed core methodologies that assist corporate clients and investors simplify complex technology initiatives and investments.
Terry Gold is the founder of IDanalyst, a vendor-neutral research and advisory firm focused on security, identity and privacy. He is an expert in advanced authentication, digital identity and services over connected devices and has developed core methodologies that assist corporate clients and investors simplify complex technology initiatives and investments.
Terry Gold is the founder of IDanalyst, a vendor-neutral research and advisory firm focused on security, identity and privacy. He is an expert in advanced authentication, digital identity and services over connected devices and has developed core methodologies that assist corporate clients and investors simplify complex technology initiatives and investments.
Terry Gold is the founder of IDanalyst, a vendor-neutral research and advisory firm focused on security, identity and privacy. He is an expert in advanced authentication, digital identity and services over connected devices and has developed core methodologies that assist corporate clients and investors simplify complex technology initiatives and investments.
Terry Gold is the founder of IDanalyst, a vendor-neutral research and advisory firm focused on security, identity and privacy. He is an expert in advanced authentication, digital identity and services over connected devices and has developed core methodologies that assist corporate clients and investors simplify complex technology initiatives and investments.
Video Surveillance

The Revolution’s Here

Aug. 30, 2013
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David G Aggleton, CPP, CSC, has been developing security system design solutions for building managers and tenants in more than 150 commercial office buildings. He is a member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (www.IAPSC.org) and the ASIS Security Architecture & Engineering Council. He can be reached at dave.aggleton@aggleton.com.
David G Aggleton, CPP, CSC, has been developing security system design solutions for building managers and tenants in more than 150 commercial office buildings. He is a member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (www.IAPSC.org) and the ASIS Security Architecture & Engineering Council. He can be reached at dave.aggleton@aggleton.com.
David G Aggleton, CPP, CSC, has been developing security system design solutions for building managers and tenants in more than 150 commercial office buildings. He is a member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (www.IAPSC.org) and the ASIS Security Architecture & Engineering Council. He can be reached at dave.aggleton@aggleton.com.
David G Aggleton, CPP, CSC, has been developing security system design solutions for building managers and tenants in more than 150 commercial office buildings. He is a member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (www.IAPSC.org) and the ASIS Security Architecture & Engineering Council. He can be reached at dave.aggleton@aggleton.com.
David G Aggleton, CPP, CSC, has been developing security system design solutions for building managers and tenants in more than 150 commercial office buildings. He is a member of the International Association of Professional Security Consultants (www.IAPSC.org) and the ASIS Security Architecture & Engineering Council. He can be reached at dave.aggleton@aggleton.com.
Video Surveillance

Analog to IP: Making the Change

The wave of security system migrations to network-based communications is riding high with manufacturers and resellers of Internet Protocol (IP) security devices announcing record...
Ajay Jain is President and CEO of Quantum Secure.
Ajay Jain is President and CEO of Quantum Secure.
Ajay Jain is President and CEO of Quantum Secure.
Ajay Jain is President and CEO of Quantum Secure.
Ajay Jain is President and CEO of Quantum Secure.
Security Executives

Making Sense of Alphabet Soup

Aug. 30, 2013
The need for regulatory compliance is impacting the practice of security more than ever before. The ongoing development of new laws and standards requires security directors to...
Ray Bernard, PSP, CHS-III, is a leading security consultant and author, who over 26 years has led many noteworthy security projects for international airports, nuclear disarmament facilities, sports stadiums, water districts, energy utilities, hotels, manufacturing plants and multiple-tower high-rise facilities (www.go-rbcs.com). Follow him @RayBernardRBCS
Ray Bernard, PSP, CHS-III, is a leading security consultant and author, who over 26 years has led many noteworthy security projects for international airports, nuclear disarmament facilities, sports stadiums, water districts, energy utilities, hotels, manufacturing plants and multiple-tower high-rise facilities (www.go-rbcs.com). Follow him @RayBernardRBCS
Ray Bernard, PSP, CHS-III, is a leading security consultant and author, who over 26 years has led many noteworthy security projects for international airports, nuclear disarmament facilities, sports stadiums, water districts, energy utilities, hotels, manufacturing plants and multiple-tower high-rise facilities (www.go-rbcs.com). Follow him @RayBernardRBCS
Ray Bernard, PSP, CHS-III, is a leading security consultant and author, who over 26 years has led many noteworthy security projects for international airports, nuclear disarmament facilities, sports stadiums, water districts, energy utilities, hotels, manufacturing plants and multiple-tower high-rise facilities (www.go-rbcs.com). Follow him @RayBernardRBCS
Ray Bernard, PSP, CHS-III, is a leading security consultant and author, who over 26 years has led many noteworthy security projects for international airports, nuclear disarmament facilities, sports stadiums, water districts, energy utilities, hotels, manufacturing plants and multiple-tower high-rise facilities (www.go-rbcs.com). Follow him @RayBernardRBCS
Camera Power Supplies

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A public speaker and academic researcher, Christian Sandström wrote his doctoral disseration on how new technology affectes established industies. Among other things he studied the shift to digital photography and its implications for incumbent firms.
A public speaker and academic researcher, Christian Sandström wrote his doctoral disseration on how new technology affectes established industies. Among other things he studied the shift to digital photography and its implications for incumbent firms.
A public speaker and academic researcher, Christian Sandström wrote his doctoral disseration on how new technology affectes established industies. Among other things he studied the shift to digital photography and its implications for incumbent firms.
A public speaker and academic researcher, Christian Sandström wrote his doctoral disseration on how new technology affectes established industies. Among other things he studied the shift to digital photography and its implications for incumbent firms.
A public speaker and academic researcher, Christian Sandström wrote his doctoral disseration on how new technology affectes established industies. Among other things he studied the shift to digital photography and its implications for incumbent firms.
Video Surveillance

Industry Consolidation is on the Horizon

Aug. 30, 2013
When comparing the video surveillance landscape to other technology markets, it becomes clear: Change is inevitable