Category: Security

cybersecurity

CISA Offers Cybersecurity Resources for K-12 Schools and Districts

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 14, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Aug 14, 2026

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released the K-12 Cybersecurity Foundations Resource Package, a comprehensive collection of guides, videos, and supplemental materials to help K‑12 schools and districts prevent, mitigate, and respond to prevalent cyber threats. Based on current cybersecurity best practices and frameworks, the resource package outlines cost-effective, actionable, and customizable steps that […]

The Shifting State of Retail Safety and Security

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 7, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Retail store theft levels are stabilizing, but external theft and fraud overall continue to rise, according to a new study released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Loss Prevention Research Council. In addition, workplace violence remains a major concern for retailers. The Impact of Theft & Violence 2026 report found that retailers experienced a […]

Your Front Door Is a Performance System: Managing High-Traffic Entrances for Reliability and Efficiency

By Brian Ha, STANLEY Access Technologies Aug 5, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Aug 5, 2026

Every day, thousands of people pass through building entrances without a second thought, until something goes wrong. A malfunctioning door during peak hours isn’t just an inconvenience; it disrupts operations, creates safety risks, and slows critical building flow. For facilities managers overseeing high-traffic environments, such as hospitals, retail centers, corporate campuses, transit hubs, and more, […]

AI’s Expanding Role in Creating Safer Healthcare Facilities

By Lisa Falzone, Athena Security Jul 30, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Jul 31, 2026

Healthcare facilities are designed to heal people. Yet for many healthcare workers, safety has become an increasingly urgent concern. Hospitals and healthcare campuses today face a complicated environment. Teams are managing higher patient volumes, workforce shortages, increased visitor traffic, and growing concerns around workplace violence. Security leaders are being asked to do more than respond […]

Expert Q&A: Cooper Briscoe of Brivo on AI-Powered Video Intelligence

By Jay Kumar, EHSLeaders Jul 17, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Jul 17, 2026

Editor’s note: In this interview with FMA sister publication EHSLeaders, Cooper Briscoe, VP of marketing at Brivo, discusses how AI-powered video intelligence helps organizations get increased value out of existing camera systems. (Edited for clarity) Q: Why hasn’t the prevalence of cameras resulted in improved safety? Briscoe: I think you have to look back at what cameras […]

Making Electrification Projects Work: Lessons from Large-Scale Retrofits

By Elbert Walters III, Powering Chicago Jul 16, 2026 Building Controls

Updated: Jul 16, 2026

In a city like Chicago, electrification rarely happens in isolation. Large retrofit projects are almost always delivered in occupied buildings, alongside active operations, and under pressure to modernize multiple systems at once. The projects that succeed understand this from the start. Electrification works best when treated as core infrastructure—the backbone that supports building automation, electric […]

Why Facilities Managers Are Replacing Paper Visitor Logs with Smart Systems

By Gabriel Freitas, SiteSafe Jul 14, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

A facilities manager’s day is full of urgent tasks. Managing the visitor log rarely feels urgent. But paper sign-in sheets create small costs that add up over time. First, lost records. Paper gets thrown away, coffee-stained, or torn. If an insurance adjuster asks for a thirty-day visitor history after an incident, a missing page becomes […]

Facilities Projects Your College Should Tackle Over Summer Break

By Zac Amos, Contributing Writer Jun 30, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Jul 14, 2026

Once students leave campus, the window opens for projects that are impossible to complete safely or efficiently during the academic year. Empty halls and classrooms create the perfect environment for overhauls and cosmetic updates. The big challenge here is often identifying which projects to prioritize. While every campus has unique needs, facilities managers should aim […]

Why Healthcare Worker Safety Has Become a Core Operational Priority

By Shan Sinha, Canopy Works Jun 29, 2026 Human Resources

Updated: Jun 29, 2026

Healthcare organizations have long operated under the assumption that safety is primarily a compliance requirement; something to document, monitor, and improve incrementally. However, it has become undeniable that safety has evolved into an essential constraint for maintaining workforce stability, operational continuity, and business performance. As care demand intensifies and workforce shortages persist, safety is becoming […]

Coordinating Emergency Response Across Multi-Building Campuses

By Lou Blatt, Intrado Jun 23, 2026 Emergency Preparedness

Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Organizations operating across multiple buildings like schools, hospitals, military bases, or hotel properties face a simple reality: Fragmented communication creates risk. In an emergency, delays, confusion, or missed alerts can escalate situations quickly. End-to-end safety communication systems are emerging as a critical approach to reduce that risk, enabling organizations to prevent, respond to, and recover […]