Recent high-profile cyber hacks, such as the WannaCry Ransomware Virus, continue to raise awareness about the importance of cyber security. The risks associated with an attack appear to increase daily and continue to be a topic of focus for IT departments and executives. Cyber attacks introduce a whole different level of
In recent years, higher education campuses have faced many challenges including risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, litigation, and reputation management. A study found in ABA Journal says that legal liability costs exceed $100 per student at public schools across the U.S.
The topic of unwanted intruders entering campus buildings is a top priority for security administrators, especially given the recent active shooter incidents in the news.
Convergint partner Assa Abloy put together a podcast that describes best practices when beginning a physical security project. Learn from an IT Director at a small college as he navigates through purchasing and implementing a new door access system for his campus, with commentary and tips from Convergint’s Director of Marketing, Micah Carlson.
The National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (National IPA) is a leading cooperative purchasing organization established for public agencies across the U.S. with the specific purpose of reducing procurement costs by leveraging group volume. Convergint Technologies holds contracts in Security Services and Facility Technology Integration Solutions.
Campus officials are tasked with the challenge of providing access control to buildings, facilities, secure areas, equipment, and vehicles. The primary role of an access control system is to manage entry and exit for doors on campus. Not only must campus administrators be able to keep threats out, they need an
Campus officials struggle with the equilibrium between providing the best security for students, faculty, and staff, while still allowing them to move freely throughout the campus. Campus security’s main focus is to strengthen physical security, whereas the campus itself must still be a barrier-free, accessible environment to enhance student culture.
Convergint Technologies, a global, service-based integrator with a dedicated focus in electronic security, fire alarm, and life safety, today announced that it was awarded a Technology Solutions Contract from the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA), a leading national government purchasing cooperative. The Security Solutions Products and Services agreement provides all U.S.
One of the challenges facing higher education campus security departments is the lack of interoperability among security & life safety systems. Systems that don’t integrate with one another are an impediment to the mission of keeping students and faculty secure. The campus security department is usually responsible for two, three,
Higher education institutions face the unique challenge of keeping an entire campus community safe. In the event of an active shooter, campus evacuation, or weather-related emergency, campus safety officials need to be able to reach students, faculty, staff, and visitors across a large area and multiple facilities immediately.
