Expert insights on physical security, electronic systems, industry trends, and best practices.
Organizations looking to implement a security system often don’t really understand how the process works or what to expect along the way. Here we detail the design and implementation of a security system, from the initial assessment and engineering to installation and testing. Determining the solutions that best meet your security and operational needs is … Continued
Read MoreMany enterprises have high value inventory, equipment, valuables, and assets that need to be stored in cages. This is particularly the case for industrial sites and banking institutions. Making sure these assets are adequately secured is a key concern. Controlling who can – and cannot – access these cages is the first line of defense … Continued
Read MoreAccess control solutions keep evolving. Each passing year, access technology gets a bit more high-tech, more secure and, simply stated, smarter. And these newer access technologies are quickly outpacing traditional ones, as increasingly more users are demanding more secure and convenient access. Smart mechanical locks are allowing organizations to upgrade to programmable keys for improved … Continued
Read MoreThese are difficult days. The Coronavirus Pandemic has pervaded pretty much every aspect of our collective lives. It’s a vicious virus and one that not only infects physically, but emotionally as well. This COVID-19 crisis has inflicted a lot of fear in people on so many levels. Staying safe is top of mind; enhancing security … Continued
Read MoreThe FERC has announced that the new implementation date for CIP version 5 Reliability Standards will be July 1, 2016 instead of April 1, 2016 as was originally announced. This will allow entities more time to prepare their Medium and High impact facilities for the changes. For the full story, click here.
Read MoreIn July 2015, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (“NERC”) proposed changes to seven CIP standards. These changes were officially approved on January 21, 2016. The Commission stated the changes are “designed to mitigate cybersecurity risks to bulk electric system facilities, systems, and equipment, which, if destroyed, degraded, or otherwise rendered unavailable as a result of a … Continued
Read MoreHere at NextGen, we pride ourselves on partnering with the best companies from around the world to bring our customers quality service and products. VideoTec, a provider of video security products, was recently honored by the Onvif Steering Committee for their commitment to helping our industry grow. Congratulations VideoTec! For more information, please click here. … Continued
Read MoreIt is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the spring who reaps a harvest in autumn – B.C. Forbes It’s finally time to open up the windows, dust off the cobwebs, and compose the many tasks that make up our spring cleaning to-do lists. In the security world we refer to this process … Continued
Read MoreFebruary made me weak. I’ve slipped on ice, spilled my coffee, and had ice chunks settle nicely into my boots. The man on the news last week told me that if my skin was exposed to the cold air for even just 15 minutes that I was at risk of frost bite (and considering I lost … Continued
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