When taking steps to secure a facility or place of business, you’re going to want to include entry access control systems to your repertoire of building security systems. Entry access control systems are standard in most places where monitoring or… Read More
Archive for the ‘Government Security’ Category
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Using Intercom Systems for Government Facility Security
Intercom systems provide a handy feature when it comes to supporting government facility security. These systems offer two-way communication throughout various points in any facility setting, both indoors and outdoors, and regardless of facility size. Using an intercom system works… Read More
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Steps of Securing Government Buildings
Not all government facilities will require rigorous security measures like those put in place at SCIFs. However, the nature of many types of government work and position-holders necessitates securing government buildings from potential physical threats. Implementing the right mix of… Read More
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Added Safety with Visitor Management System
It’s time buildings and facilities everywhere get serious about their visitor management system. Tracking people that come and go is important to maintaining the safety of everyone in a building. Visitor management systems are especially useful in settings like schools,… Read More
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4 Elements of SCIF Security
What is a SCIF? SCIF (pronounced like “skiff”) stands for “sensitive compartmented information facility.” Essentially, it is a secure room, compartment of rooms, or a data center that is protected by government-regulated standards. In these facilities, highly sensitive data or… Read More
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Photo ID Badging for Government Facility Security
Implementing photo ID badging at government facilities is more than maintaining an administrative look. Photo ID badging can play a vital role in a building’s security and safety. Government facilities are susceptible to various threats, including dangerous or unauthorized persons… Read More
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The Significance of UL 2050
Government agencies deal with classified materials and subjects. These dealings need specialized security measures to keep any information or material within their physical boundaries. The UL 2050 is the seal that assures that government security systems are up to the… Read More
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Fiber Optics and Their Uses in Security
Security systems, especially for commercial and government facilities, require top-of-the-line technologies to protect a great number of people as well as merchandise, documents, and other valuables. Fiber optics are one way to keep high-security places safe. What exactly are fiber… Read More
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Common Threats to Government Facilities
Government security is a broad and complex topic. With thousands of government facilities to manage daily, the security system for each building is customized. The ISC (Interagency Security Committee) has a security standard for all government buildings, yet it is… Read More
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Government Security: An Overview
Government buildings require the greatest measure of security over commercial and residential buildings. The stakes are high, and the threats of great proportion. Before 1995, the year of the Oklahoma City federal building bombing, there was no minimum security requirement… Read More