July 09, 2009


American School & University | Id Systems

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Keyless Access 

By Mike Kennedy (mkennedy@asumag.com)

A fundamental truth of building security is that one misplaced key constitutes a crack in the armor that protects a space from unwelcome intruders....

School Security Product Solutions 

New products/case studies, including: web-based access control; ceia usa metal detectors; campus mass notification; and SAFLOCK MT....

Trial and Error 

By James R. Black

How to achieve maximum benefit from security technology. Completely securing a campus environment against every threat is impossible....

A Secure Balance 

By Luci Norlin

At education institutions, information technology systems must balance openness with security....

School Security: A Smart Move 

By Joe Wright

Making the move to smart cards is a logical transition for most schools, especially those with an ID-card system already in place....

Beefing Up Security 

By Fletcher MacGregor

Education institutions can manage their security risks more effectively and provde a safer environment....

Let's See Some ID 

Joe Wright

A photo identification system can improve school security and enhance administrative efficiency....

Ins and Outs of Campus Access 

Jeff Koziol

Know which issues to consider when choosing an access-control system....

Behind the Scenes 

Dominic Sorrentino

Bid proposals on security systems must go beyond the simple specifying of products; they must quantify processes and service providers....

The Key to Security 

By Mike Kennedy

The low-tech, traditional key and lock is still the prevalent means of protection for people and property on campus....

Gaining Access 

By Mike Kennedy

Ten years after the Americans with Disabilities Act became law, schools and universities have made strides to provide more accessible facilities....

Advances in Protection 

By Peter Szczerba

Integrating information technology can extend the capabilities of school security systems far beyond traditional card access....

Smarter Than a Key 

By Mike Kennedy

Electronic access-control systems are helping colleges and universities establish and maintain a safe environment on their campuses....

A House of Cards 

By Mike Kennedy

Colleges and universities rely on such things as technologically enhanced ID cards to help keep students and staff safe....

It's in the Cards 

By Mike Kennedy

Electronic access-control systems enable colleges and universities to provide a safer environment for students and staff....

Developing A Security Profile 

Chris Woodcock

A generation ago, safety in the classroom was not such a high priority for school administrators-it did not have to be. While there may have been an occasional...

Armed With the Basics 

Gary Funck

Security-related challenges abound in educational facilities across the country. And, today's security-technology market is filled with new advances that...

Keeping Campuses Safe 

Mike Kennedy

Whether they're studying economics, engineering or English literature, students at Princeton University, N.J., have definitely learned one thing this...

Accessing the Campus 

Joe Gallagher

College and university campuses face many of the same problems as a small city. In fact, in many ways the problems can be even more daunting because of...

Putting Together the Pieces 

Jonathan L. Hale

Although colleges and universities have used card-based systems for many years, most have not thoroughly evaluated how or whether these systems should...

Full House 

Lyn White

ID cards and one-card systems are an integral part of life on college and university campuses. The idea of one card, instead of many, for all the functions...

Gaining Access 

Stan Wand and Adam C. Thermos

Access-control systems have been marketed to education institutions for more than 20 years. Prior to the early 1970s, the burglar-alarm industry was maturing...

Security in Motion 

J. Barry Hylton

Effective school planning begins with a commitment to make safety/security a top priority, and integrate security programs and systems into the school...

Securing a Lock on Safety 

Kathy Daneman

Security used to mean a security officer, a building alarm or a simple door lock on a residence-hall room. All of that has changed. Whether it is a card-access...

Access Granted 

Susan M. Cox

From laundry rooms to bookstores to security, institutions are taking advantage of card technology; however, not all colleges have made the leap to these...

Essential Security Reading

Mind Shifts

Schools and universities need to do a better job identifying and providing treatment for students with mental-health problems.

Safe Entry, Easy Exit

Bolstering security at campus doors is critical for schools and universities.

When Seconds Count

The main ingredients in an emergency plan are prevention, preparedness, response and recovery.

Featured White Papers

Enhance Communication Effectiveness on Your Campus

Read how a campus migrated to a digital two way radio system to enhance their ability to communicate clearly and securely throughout their campus.

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Featured Webinars

Taking Control of School Safety through Innovative Technologies

Learn how enhancing school safety involves more than fancy technologies. It is a cooperative effort between parents, schools, the community … and the appropriate security solutions.

Crisis Communications Strategies for Enhancing Campus Safety

Learn how recent tragic events on school campuses serve to emphasize the need for adopting, implementing and practicing emergency preparedness and violence prevention plans.

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