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Top 10 Mistakes in Enterprise Security Strategy Planning

on July 12, 2023 | By Jay Palter
An effective enterprise security strategy relies on various access control and security technologies, effective policies, and well-trained personnel. Getting all of those components working together requires careful planning and execution.
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Risk mitigation

Battle-Tested: 7 Access Control Best Practices

on April 14, 2021 | By Jay Palter
It's not if, but when your organization will suffer a security breach. Whether they’re large or small, or protecting from internal or external attacks, every organization must remain vigilant. Even the NSA, arguably the most secure US federal intelligence agency, failed to stop Edward Snowden from releasing an estimated 1.7 million sensitive...
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university

6 Ways to Improve Security on College Campuses

on April 1, 2020 | By Jay Palter
Higher education can be an intense experience not just for students, but also for the faculty and support staff. Building a safe and secure environment for all stakeholders can greatly improve academic outcomes.
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Access Control

Key Cabinets + CPTED Make Your Business a Harder Target

on July 25, 2017 | By Jay Palter
Except for the more garish super villains, criminals avoid the spotlight. Most prefer to operate in theaters where they can remain in the shadows and maintain a level of control. Enter Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED). CPTED is not a new sensor or camera. Rather, CPTED is a set of design principles intended to take the sense...
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Building security

4 Reasons for Infosec & Physical Security Convergence

on April 11, 2017 | By Jay Palter
In a few short years ‘convergence’ has gone from just a buzzword, to a supposed fad, to now the new normal way of operating. The convergence of physical security and information security is no longer a trend specific to the security industry, it now reflects a larger change in our society.
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