Security

Integrating security systems and building management offers a multitude of benefits, but steps need to be taken before implementation.

In spite of obstacles, fms largely report making progress in emergency preparedness and business continuity planning since 2001, while also noting there is more work to be done.

As the 10-year anniversary approaches, commercial real estate and facilities management professionals are still reinforcing the resulting changes and integrating new best practices to keep their buildings and occupants safe.

The decision to scale back protective measures may come at a significant cost to facilities.

HID Global recently extended the benefits of its HID Identity on Demand services to include a secure web portal that enables customers and channel...

With spring in full swing, many organizations are planning to or are already in the throes of purging paper records and other items that...

There are many ways to protect facilities from explosive threats.

A study recently released by the New York Police Department revealed the following advice: when faced with a workplace violence incident involving a shooter, head for the nearest filing cabinet and hide...OR start flinging office equipment and supplies.

Yale Locks & Hardware, an ASSA ABLOY Group company, has donated 500,000 locksets over its 10 year partnership with the organization.

ASIS will develop two American National Standards to support the recently signed International Code of Conduct for Private Security Service Providers.

So what do you do, facility managers? Can you train your staff to respond to situations like this so they react "professionally" rather than instinctively? Is it possible to stifle the natural inclination to laugh when you see something like this unfold in front of your eyes?

The ASIS Foundation has released Fatigue Effects and Countermeasures in 24/7 Security Operations—the latest of its Connecting Research In Security to Practice (CRISP) Report series.

Designed for use with PCs in an organization, this product integrates Fujitsu biometric authentication technology with IBM Tivoli Access Manager to protect data.

ASIS International and BSI have released a joint American National Standard, Business Continuity Management Systems: Requirements with Guidance for Use (ANSI/ASIS/BSI BCM.1-2010).

In addition to paper files, what other items should facilities consider keeping secure upon disposal?

Arrow Lock's Arrow Pointe SFIC cores are now available for express shipment, providing a five-day lead time for these SFIC keyways.

The lack of information sharing prior to 9/11 surprised and shocked many Americans. As the events of that day unfolded, and the subsequent investigations into the whys and hows revealed weaknesses, the nation quickly learned that information sharing systems were not where they needed to be.

These employee garments from American Safety Vest increase the visibility of the wearer.

Performance is foremost when choosing security guard services, but a focus on several key factors also maximizes value.

At the ASIS 2010 security trade show this month, members of the night cleaning crew helped themselves.