Access & Identity

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Security professionals can cast their votes through Sept. 25 to determine the winning products, which will be announced on SecurityInfoWatch in November.
Aug. 18, 2026
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Classroom door hardware must account for both security and life-safety requirements, underscoring the need to coordinate fire alarm, access control and lockdown systems during design and commissioning.
Aug. 17, 2026
Azure Access and Apollo Security employ approximately 30 people and serve access control companies worldwide from their base in Newport Beach, California.
Aug. 17, 2026
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NCC Group is collaborating with SailPoint to expand identity security capabilities for human, machine and AI-driven identities.
Aug. 17, 2026
Jon Polly is the Chief Solutions Officer for ProTecht Solutions Partners (www.protechtsolutionspartners.com), , a security technology consulting firm that works with smart cities and corporations to bring business intelligence and public safety through security IoT applications. He has worked as a Project Manager and System Designer for City-Wide surveillance and Transportation camera projects in Raleigh and Charlotte, N.C.; Charleston, S.C.; and Washington, D.C. He is certified in Critical Chain Project Management (IC3PM) by the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA). • (704) 759-6837
Aug. 14, 2026
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Aug. 13, 2026
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Aug. 13, 2026
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Access control is typically designed around what the system needs: authentication, authorization, and audit. What isn't always taken into consideration are the people using it: how they move, what they’re carrying, or how much patience they have at 8:47 on a Monday morning.
Aug. 13, 2026
Allegion’s new e-book looks at how factors such as door hardware ergonomics, operating force and visual, tactile and auditory cues can influence the accessibility and usability of building openings.
Aug. 13, 2026

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