Teachers, parents and students are gearing up for the new school year. But with COVID-19 cases on the rise in the U.S., what will that look like? Many districts have decided to stick to fully remote classes in the fall, while others are still debating their school reopening plans. Some educators point to other countries’ […]
You may be looking around for products to help protect your staff and give your customers peace of mind while the pandemic is still a concern for many. Not only do we offer several products that can help, but our sister company has also produced a handy list of guidelines and products. Check out 9 […]
The Security Station now offers online discounts for bulk buys. The Security Station is pleased to offer bulk buying on www.thesecuritystation.com for all security stations. Customers can save 5% on 3-4 or 7% on 5-9 security stations. The process is simple: website users simply select a quantity of 3 to 9 security stations and the […]
Today, many security programs are still highly manual and mostly human-based. They often don’t utilize automation, artificial intelligence, analytics, and machine learning tools that can help humans monitor and react faster, more intelligently, and with more preparation to security incidents. In other words, they haven’t taken their security to the next level, Security 4.0. Wondering […]
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Held every October, NCSAM is a collaborative effort between government and industry to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity and ensure all Americans have the resources they need to be secure online. This year’s overarching message—” Own IT. Secure IT. Protect IT.”—targets key concerns that include citizen privacy, consumer […]
The 411 on Dispensary Security Lately, the news is full of stories about dispensaries robbed by men wearing Halloween masks, holding employees at gunpoint with automatic weapons. According to SIVA Enterprises, a business development firm for cannabis entrepreneurs, dispensaries have replaced banks, liquor stores, and pharmacies as the most likely target of robbery and organized […]
Part 2: Harnessing Big Data for Your Business So how do you integrate big data into your security plan? It can be as simple as an inexpensive video upgrade. Or you can take your tech to the next level with AI security or a futuristic security robot. Define Your Goals Before you upgrade your security […]
Part 1: Why Big Data Matters So what’s the deal about big data? Modern security systems are driven by data, large amounts of information from sensors and systems like badge swipes and surveillance cameras. Data so complex, that everyday computing systems can’t handle it. “Big data” is the collection and analysis of these data streams […]
SecurityInformed.com, a leading information site for the security industry, predicts that over the next decade healthcare will face an increase in security threats. That includes violent attacks and severe weather emergencies. The Dangers Within Why the increase in violence? Some studies indicate that hospitals are increasingly caring for potentially violent patients like prison inmates. Campus […]
If you asked corporate employees in the U.S. about the security at their offices, they might mention security badges and not much else. Yet, a recent F.B.I. study found that nearly half of 160 shooting incidents over more than a decade occurred in business settings. And with the April 3rd shooting this year at YouTube’s […]
