School Security

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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.
Separate specifications and commissioning processes can leave fire alarm, access control and lockdown hardware without the coordination needed to perform as intended during an...
Aug. 17, 2026
Aug. 17, 2026
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Nearly 93% of public schools already have cameras, and integrators should be turning that visibility into awareness.
Aug. 14, 2026
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Genetec’s 2026 State of Physical Security Report shows schools are relying on physical security technology to improve campus visibility, manage access and support faster incident response as they navigate persistent funding constraints.
Aug. 13, 2026
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Ninety-three percent of U.S. schools already have cameras. What's changing isn't whether schools record an incident, but whether they can detect one as it unfolds, and roughly a quarter of districts have now adopted AI tools designed to do just that.
Aug. 10, 2026
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A compromised student account may expose personal information or academic records. A compromised faculty account could provide access to research data, grant information, or departmental communications. Administrative accounts are often higher-value targets because they can provide access to financial systems, identity management platforms, and student information systems.
Aug. 5, 2026
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Threat actors seek chaos. The disruption, drama, speculation, rumors, and all the dramatic fallout that ensues when incidents occur is what they crave.
Aug. 5, 2026
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Modern physical access control systems are replacing traditional physical keys with advanced technology to manage permissions, track movements, and secure facilities.
Aug. 5, 2026
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According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the average age of a main instructional school building is 49 years and 38% of these facilities were built prior to 1970. This indicates a significant area of extreme exposure for as many as half of all schools in the United States.
Aug. 5, 2026

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