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Following in-depth research into evolving trends shaping the physical security industry, Genetec shares insights into how these might impact facilities managers in 2025. 1. Hybrid-Cloud Adoption Will Gain Traction As organizations become more strategic in how they approach and implement cloud solutions in their environment, decision-makers will prioritize hybrid systems. They’ll look for the best […]
Whether at concerts, sports games, fairs, or other events, large crowds of people are a top target for malicious actors, making venue security paramount. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released a new “Venue Guide for Security Considerations” to help venue operators enhance safety, protect assets, and create secure environments through effective security measures and […]
From bullying to tragic shootings, school violence is a threat facing every community across the country. Statewide school safety tip lines, currently offered in over 20 states, can play a major role in helping protect students and staff. In fact, officials from Texas and Wisconsin recently revealed encouraging stats about their respective programs. Texas The […]
A majority of U.S. retail workers (57%) report feeling unsafe going into the peak holiday shopping season, according to Motorola Solutions’ second annual U.S. Retail Worker Safety Report. This is understandable, as many of the 1,000+ retail managers and staff surveyed said they have experienced increases in various forms of crime in the last year, and […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrated $34 million in Inflation Reduction Act grants awarded to five organizations to help school districts across the country improve indoor air quality (IAQ). EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz recently joined the grantees at Horatio B. Hackett School in Philadelphia to congratulate them on their awards, underscore the importance of IAQ, and highlight previous school efforts. “EPA is proud to […]
Summer 2024 was the hottest on record—and most of the United States grappled with dangerously high temperatures throughout July and August. The country has cooled down since then. But this summer’s extreme heat was a warning sign. Earth is only getting hotter, and we’re likely to see increasingly dangerous temperatures that could put your employees at […]
Amid a rise in hate crimes, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering $210 million more in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The grants are dedicated to helping protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations against targeted attacks. According to the newly published Notice of Funding Opportunity […]
Back to Basics is an article series that highlights important but possibly overlooked information facilities management professionals should know. Now that fall has arrived, are you ready for this year’s winter respiratory disease season? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) predicts that COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections will lead to a […]
HID, an ASSA ABLOY Group brand and provider of identity solutions, has released its State of Healthcare Security Report. Based on input from more than 200 security and IT professionals working in a broad range of healthcare facilities, the report delves into the core concerns for the healthcare industry and upcoming innovations and technologies that […]
Fall is here, and for many that means a season of cooler weather, leaf peeping, and don’t forget the pumpkin spice lattes. More importantly, these signs of the season mean a time change is nearly upon us—bringing along security implications. On Sunday, Nov. 3, clocks will fall back an hour as daylight saving time ends. […]