Tag: physical security

7 Video Surveillance Trends Impacting Facilities Managers in 2026

By Dean Drako, Brivo May 28, 2026 Access Control

Updated: May 28, 2026

Video surveillance systems are evolving from passive recording to cloud-native AI-powered systems that provide risk detection, notification, and real-time information for facilities managers. The cloud and artificial intelligence are essential to this transformation, enabling remote access, ongoing updates, custom searches, and business-specific reports. These new capabilities create both opportunity and tension. While AI cloud-based systems […]

5 Strategies to Improve Hospital Security on a Budget

By Zac Amos, Contributing Writer May 26, 2026 Access Control

Updated: May 26, 2026

Hospitals face unique physical security challenges stemming from their complex layouts and round-the-clock operations. Unlike traditional office buildings, healthcare facilities must balance stringent access control with the need for rapid emergency response. Facilities managers can protect staff, patients, and assets through strategic, budget-conscious security measures that address the sector’s distinct vulnerabilities without compromising operational efficiency. […]

Securing the Beautiful Game: How to Mitigate Stadium Risks Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

By Nathan Dula, Garrett Metal Detectors May 18, 2026 Access Control

Updated: May 18, 2026

Spanning three countries and 16 host cities, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is rife with unprecedented circumstances and inherent logistical challenges that will arguably make it the most complex and vulnerable security climate of any public sporting event ever. At the heart of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is the stadiums where the matches will […]

Amid Economic Uncertainty, Physical Security Becomes an Operations Priority

By Jeremy White, Pro-Vigil Apr 23, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Apr 23, 2026

For facilities managers, disruption rarely arrives in a single form. It may begin with a fuel delivery that costs more than expected, a delayed shipment of materials, a piece of equipment that is suddenly harder to replace, or a site incident that interrupts the day’s plan before crews are fully underway. In today’s uncertain environment, […]

The Evolution of Security Operations in High-Risk, High-Visibility Environments

By Marcus Skeen, WGS Group Apr 17, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Apr 17, 2026

If you’ve ever worked security at a stadium or festival, you know how those large-scale venues bring people together. The bad news, however, is that they also bring complex risks. The crowds are larger, so threats can appear faster. Our standby techniques, like gates and guards, can no longer get the job done on their […]

5 Best Practices for Balancing Security and Data Privacy at Facilities

By Mathieu Chevalier, Genetec Inc. Apr 15, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Apr 15, 2026

Modern facilities generate vast amounts of data through physical security systems. This includes video feeds, access control records, visitor logs, and license plate information, among others. For facilities managers, it’s an operational concern that affects risk management, compliance, and day-to-day decision-making. Responsibly protecting this data has become a core part of running safe, compliant, and […]

Beyond Facility Surveillance: The Rise of the AI ‘Video Supervisor’

By Robert Messer, IPTECHVIEW Apr 9, 2026 Safety

Updated: Apr 9, 2026

For decades, video surveillance in facilities management has been a passive, “looking back” technology. We used it to investigate what had already happened—a slip-and-fall, a security breach, or a workflow bottleneck. But just as large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT redefined our interaction with text, a new generation of video language models (VLMs) is fundamentally […]

SIA Names Best New Security Products at ISC West 2026

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 27, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Mar 27, 2026

During the ISC West trade show in Las Vegas, the Security Industry Association (SIA) announced the 2026 winners of the SIA New Products and Solutions (NPS) Awards. Since its inception in 1979, the flagship awards program has recognized innovative security products, services, and solutions. Top among the winners were Ones Technology with the 2026 Best New Product Award for […]

Stronger Physical Security Means Partnering with Your IT Team

By Matthew Fabian, Genetec Mar 10, 2026 Access Control

Updated: Mar 10, 2026

The convergence of physical security and IT has been happening for years, spurred initially by the transition from analog to IP-based systems and, more recently, by the move to cloud-based solutions. This evolution has required close collaboration between IT, physical security, and facility teams. Findings from the 2026 Genetec State of Physical Security Report show that IT departments are playing a larger […]

SIA Honors 100 Women Security Leaders of 2026

By Joe Bebon, Editor Mar 9, 2026 Human Resources

Updated: Mar 9, 2026

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has announced the 2026 honorees for the SIA Women in Security Forum (WISF) Power 100. This initiative, presented by the SIA Women in Security Forum, honors 100 women in the security industry each year whose outstanding accomplishments and success stories are breaking barriers, redefining the faces of leadership, and showcasing the innovative contributions women […]