Security

Security in today’s complex facilities is a significant part of a facility manager’s job. Physical security, badging, access control, door locks, cybersecurity, biometrics, and other important issues are featured under this heading.



Special Report: Do You Have A Security Blueprint?

Following a specific process can go a long way towards getting security measures in place.
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Professional Development: Video Analytics

Facility managers can use this technology to meet more than just their security needs.

The Facility Technologist: PSIM – The “Other” Intelligent System

An emerging security technology links all functions in the realm.

Services & Maintenance: Integrated Security

Some organizations can benefit from combining security functions with other building systems, since this often streamlines management and increases capabilities.

Security Trends: Keeping Watch

New technologies open the door to the future of security: ubiquitous and powerful surveillance.

The Facility Technologist: 21st Century Security

Tom Condon examines how pocket video to security robots to emerging technologies are changing the facility landscape.

The Facility Technologist: 21st Century Security

Tom Condon examines how pocket video to security robots to emerging technologies are changing the facility landscape.

Facility Fix: A Safe Place For Guests

This Q&A with Chris Powell illustrates how a four diamond hotel checked out its best security options.

Special Report: The Emergence Of The Electronic Security Age

With more technologically advanced security systems being developed, facility managers are partnering with IT departments for implementation purposes.

FM Issue: Preparing For The Inevitable

Planning for disasters can help facility professionals get their facilities up and running with minimal business interruption.

Directions: Don’t Overlook Leaking Door Closers

More than maintenance is at stake when standard hardware gets messy.

Security Trends: One Step Ahead

Working with information technologists to integrate physical and electronic security measures can help protect a facility.

FM Frequency: Business Continuity

The magic formula? Planning + Practice + "Live Fire" Exercises = The Right Approach, according to FM Frequency Columnist Jeff Crane

Services & Maintenance: Dispelling The Myths

Access control in a stand-alone mode is not necessarily good security.

The Facility Technologist: Coming To Facilities Soon…

Thinking Cameras, IP Everywhere, Mini Data Centers, And Compatible Softwares

Services & Maintenance: Document Management

Whether files are headed for destruction or storage, a secure approach helps to ensure information doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

Professional Development: The Benefits Of Integration

Contributor Mike DeNamur explains how the removal of crossed signals may ease communications problems.

The Facility Technologist: Planning For Disasters

From site selection to data protection, a variety of technologies can help facilities prepare.

Security Trends: The Path of Most Resistance

Installing security systems in layers around the facility will decrease chances of a major security breach.

Security Trends: Changing Security Gears

Sophisticated risk assessments and productive business plans are driving outsourcing and technology.
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