Securing Intelligent Building Management Systems (IBMS): Where to Start
July 29, 2019Whether we’re depending upon the IoT or the networks that link them, our worlds are increasingly connected – and increasingly more vulnerable to cyberattacks. The SIA, in partnership with the ASIS FoundationTM and BOMA International, recently produced a report warning against security weaknesses in Intelligent Building Management Systems (IBMS), which rely on the IoT and… Read More »
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Get the most out of IST’s S.H.I.E.LD Support Portal
July 10, 2019IST’s S.H.I.E.L.D Support Portal, designed to give clients secure 24/7/365 access to their service tickets, is live. The web-based interface makes it easy for clients to collaborate with IST service personnel, run ticket reports and prioritize their requests quickly and efficiently. The S.H.I.E.L.D Support Portal serves as a regular, dedicated point person, enabling more frequent… Read More »
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What Is a Security Systems Integrator and Why Does Your Business Need One?
August 7, 2018What Is a Security Systems Integrator and Why Does Your Business Need One? Sometimes there’s confusion around what today’s security systems integrator looks like. So, let’s clear it up. A security integrator essentially links various subsystems to provide security throughout your organization. These include physical as well as cyber protections, including access control like doors,… Read More »
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How Did Security Move Forward in 2017?
December 22, 2017And How Can You Take Advantage of These Trends? While 2017 wasn’t a watershed in the world of access control, intrusion detection and video surveillance, there were several noteworthy trends that drove the industry forward. The experts at Security Sales & Integration recently identified five: Artificial Intelligence Continued to Grow As both AI quality… Read More »
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Top Five Blog Posts of 2017
December 8, 2017Click through our most popular posts from the year!
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Choose a Security Integrator with a Great Home Base and Even Greater Range
November 21, 2017Why Geography Matters—And When it Doesn’t The DMV area has thrived on innovation since leading the technological revolution in the late 1990s. Internet providers like AOL and UUNet, and telecommunications giants MCI and Verizon spurred phenomenal job growth and technological advances here and throughout the country. In 2017, the federal government now plays a… Read More »
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The Importance of Security Integrators Overseeing Your Perimeter Security
November 9, 2017Last week, New York City suffered the most devastating terrorist attack since 9/11—not from a highly coordinated and technologically advanced plan, but from a decidedly low-tech, under-the-radar vehicular assault. The increase in events like these cause businesses to rethink their perimeter and force them to secure their properties with formidable barriers that vet employees and… Read More »
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What is an ISO Certification and Why Does it Matter?
November 2, 2017You’ve likely heard of the ISO standards, but do you know the important details? The International Standards Organization is a trusted third-party auditing organization using standards to help companies maintain consistent results and pursue constant improvement. This quality management system (QMS) designation is geared towards companies offering design, engineering and manufacturing services. While the… Read More »
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Do IT Network Certifications Make a Difference?
October 25, 2017In an age where far-reaching IT security breaches can occur regularly, new crops of IT companies are springing up to assure vulnerable enterprises that their security is indeed, secure. These IT security companies’ services are increasingly in high demand. In 2016, more than 200,000 security positions were available in the U.S. Around 1.5 million… Read More »
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Why a one-stop shop is critical to securing your physical environment
October 18, 2017Door Locking Solutions One-Stop Shop When it comes to security doors or any other type of physical security, the general rule of thumb is that fewer cooks are better in the kitchen. When you enlist the help of various companies to handle various aspects of your security, you are susceptible to greater security risks like… Read More »
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