School Security

Locked school entrances with glass panels can present vulnerabilities that conventional access-control measures alone may not address, a concern underscored by the shootings at Sandy Hook and Silver Rail elementary schools.

From Sandy Hook to Silver Rail: School Security Lessons Revisited

More than a decade after Sandy Hook, the Oregon school shooting renews concerns about the vulnerability of glass doors to gunfire and the limitations of conventional school security...

Oct. 19, 2026

Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, was the scene of a deadly shooting Thursday, Oct. 15, that left four victims dead and two others critically injured.

Oregon School Shooter Gains Entry by Firing Through Locked Exterior Doors

Oct. 16, 2026

The New School Safety Perimeter: Where Cybersecurity Meets Physical Security

Sept. 3, 2026

Nearly 93% of public schools already have cameras, and integrators should be turning that visibility into awareness.

Integrators Must Rethink Their Role in School Security

Aug. 20, 2026

Door Hardware

Why Fire Alarm and Lockdown Systems Remain Disconnected in K-12 Schools

Aug. 17, 2026

Education IT teams face growing cybersecurity risks as schools onboard new users, devices and applications for the academic year.

Back-to-School Season Raises Cybersecurity Risks for Education Institutions

Aug. 17, 2026

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.

Genetec Report Highlights School Security Priorities Amid Budget Pressures

Aug. 13, 2026

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.

Security Executives

Can AI Technology Really Stop School Violence Before It Happens?

Aug. 10, 2026

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.

When AI Learns to Lie: The New Era of Campus Phishing

Aug. 5, 2026