School Security

The SecurityInfoWatch.com School Security category is a collection of news, analysis, and other information relevant to security professionals who work in or provide services to the K-12 and Higher Education markets. It covers issues pertaining to security management as well as security technology deployments in school environments.
School Security

Pontiac City Schools deploy ZeroEyes to mitigate gun-related threats

March 14, 2024
The district adds ZeroEyes to a multi-layered approach that includes a visitor check-in system, smart sensors, and video management software.
School Security

Tailored risk assessments could help K-12 school districts secure security funding

Feb. 28, 2024
Amidst school funding restrictions and new district requirements, assessments are needed to keep campuses secure without breaking the bank.
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Cybersecurity

Hacking humans: Devious tricks attackers use to infiltrate via employees

Feb. 26, 2024
Hacking human beings is usually “phase one” of any cyberattack. This doesn’t require so many technical skills but rather a clever understanding of how human nature responds to...
Podcasts

Podcast Recap: The anatomy of an innovative security program

Feb. 19, 2024
Mark Freedman discusses the impact geopolitical risk has on private sector businesses, the steps security leaders must take to identify and mitigate both global and domestic threats...
School Security

Allegion US joins the ‘I Love U Guys’ Foundation as Mission Partner

Feb. 14, 2024
Allegion’s long-standing safe school efforts are also rooted in collaboration with Safe and Sound Schools, Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) and the Security Industry ...
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School Security

How Quad Cities schools plan for crises like active shooters

Feb. 12, 2024
This is the first in a three part series about how Quad Cities schools address safety. This story focuses on the planning process.
Photo: Oakland County Sheriff's Office
School Security

Editorial: Parents, take notice

Feb. 6, 2024
Whether or not Jennifer Crumbley’s manslaughter convictions create a precedent, hopefully it will result in more vigilant mothers and fathers
Podcasts

The anatomy of an innovative security program

Jan. 29, 2024
Mark Freedman, CEO and founder of Rebel Global Security, goes over the many challenges that today’s enterprise security management executives are facing.
School Security

Malwarebytes unveils K-12 ThreatDown bundle to defend schools and districts from cyberattacks

Jan. 25, 2024
The ThreatDown K-12 Bundle allows schools to optimize device uptime and improve productivity, while protecting students and staff, devices and data from the latest cyber threats...
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Perimeter Security

Weapons detection system considerations for facilities

Many considerations should inform the purchase, testing, training, site selection, installation, staffing and maintenance of these valuable tools.
October/13/2023 /Photographer-Lola Gomez
School Security

DOJ releases scathing report detailing the Uvalde school shooting

Jan. 18, 2024
U.S. Department of Justice report details chaotic police response and unnecessary delays in Uvalde massacre.
Amy Beth Bennett/South Florida Sun Sentinel/TNS
Security Executives

Judge refuses to drop civil case against deputy, others in Parkland school shooting

Jan. 16, 2024
Circuit Judge Carol Lisa Phillips said plaintiffs have enough legal reason to accuse former Broward Sheriff’s Deputy Scot Peterson and former campus monitors Andrew Medina and...