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.



Gun Violence

Americans’ Anxiety About Gun Violence Is Impacting Behavior

New research shows 88% of Americans are anxious about gun violence, and nearly half of gun owners report carrying their weapons more as a result.
Council for School Safety Leadership

New Nonprofit Helps Pre-K-12 Schools Prepare, Respond To Crisis

Focusing on five critical areas of service, the Council for School Safety Leadership (CSSL) helps school governance teams prepare for and react to significant crises.
remote collaboration

What’s Next For Work: Trends In Video Conferencing And Collaboration

Discover the trends in remote collaboration that will have the most impact on hybrid work environments in 2023 and beyond.
camera-based security

Video As A Proactive Security Tool

Broad application of Artificial Intelligence in camera-based security is elevating its effectiveness.

Facility Executive: April 2023 Issue

The April 2023 issue focuses on the latest trends in interior and exterior commercial lighting, water conservation, flooring, building envelope restoration and repair, and more.
data breach

Three Ways To Safeguard Customer Information

These three strategies for securing sensitive data can significantly reduce the chances of being hit by a data breach your organization can't recover from.
safety in the workplace

Most U.S. Employees Not Satisfied With Workplace Safety Efforts

Workers believe their employers have the means to help them feel more prepared for emergencies, but say current safety efforts have not been very effective, finds new AlertMedia report.
document storage

Dealing With Documents

Facility executives can prevent legal issues by outsourcing record storage and document shredding.
Cyber Threats Building Systems

How To Prevent The Three Most Common Cyber Threats To Building Systems

Botnets, cryptojacking, and backdoors create major cybersecurity risks for FMs.
February 2023 Issue

Facility Executive: February 2023 Issue

The February 2023 issue focuses on the future of facilities, preventing cyber threats, optimizing office space, pest control, and more.
Employee Safety

How To Ensure Employee Safety, Business Continuity As Crises Mount

Overhauling or even fine-tuning emergency preparedness and response plans can feel daunting. Here's where to start. 
Cybersecurity Breach

Will Your Next Cybersecurity Breach Come From The Inside?

Majority of business leaders think their next cybersecurity breach will come from the inside. Internal staff accident, malicious intent among top concerns.
cyber threat

Preventing Ransomware Attacks

According to new research, organizations will likely face more sophisticated ransomware threats in the next 24 months.

Does Your Organization Have A Knowledge Transfer Plan?

Most organizations are unprepared for the loss of key employees, with many lacking a formal process for facilitating knowledge transfer between individuals, reports Info-Tech Research Group.
public schools

Most Public Schools Feel Prepared For A Pandemic

The majority of public schools have a written plan in place for a pandemic disease, as well as active shooter situations, natural disasters, and suicide threats or incidents.
data breach

Returning To The Office? 10 Tips To Minimize Data Security Risks

New survey finds 77 percent of business managers believe their organizations are likely to experience a data breach in the next three years.

Facility Executive: December 2022 Issue

The December 2022 issue focuses on indoor air quality (IAQ), the Internet of Things (IoT), and LED lighting controls, plus the innovative products in our 2003 Solutions section.
Physical Security Industry Trends

Four Physical Security Industry Trends For 2023

Top concerns for the coming year include security system unification, access control modernization, hybrid cloud advancement, and cybersecurity.

Differences Between Unmonitored and Monitored Security Systems

All properties need protection against possible criminal acts, and choosing the best security system depends on the building's needs.
Security Event Clock

Add Time To The Security Event Clock

Securing a building’s perimeter with sensors gives staff more time for a proactive response when the security event clock starts ticking.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages

During this free webinar, you'll learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.