As I write this, we are working on several projects that require figuring out which technology will best suit the specific needs of a particular project. One involves new construction. Will the client best be served by installing underground conduit and running cable or fiber? The 4 buildings that make up the site are very close together so aerial cabling …
What Decade is Your Access Control System From?
A vital part of any security plan, access control systems continue to evolve, sometimes faster than companies or institutions can keep up. In the 1980’s we had magnetic swipe cards that involved the transfer of unencrypted credentials to a reader. In the 1990’s contactless technology, predominantly low frequency proximity or “prox” technology led to fobs and tags making cards no …
Password Protecting your Security Cameras
Many users of IP based video systems may not be aware that each camera on your network has its own unique IP address. It is a device, connected to the internet just as your iPad, office computer or laptop is. And just as these devices are (or should be) protected by passwords to prevent unauthorized people from gaining access to …