Security Industry News

Best Practices for Key Control and Asset Management

Where physical security is concerned, there are proven measures that can enhance the safety and safeguarding of a facility and valuable assets. While mechanical lock and key systems have been around for a long time, new technology enables them to be supported by an advanced key control and asset management system.

Key Control & Management Systems Headline Stadium Security Operations

At the ancient Roman Coliseum, one of the world's first and most famous stadiums, security practices likely included the use of guards and locked doors with keys controlled by a keeper. These same basic security practices are still in use in modern stadiums and convention centers -- with far more sophisticated technology and enhanced resources.

Making the Retail Environment Safer with Key Control and Guard Tour Systems.

During the holiday shopping season, many malls, discount chain stores and other retail outlets will offer extended shopping hours to take advantage of the most active buying time of the year. And along with the extended hours, retailers may also ramp up their security, both inside and out, with the assistance of additional security guards, traffic control and extra sales staff.

Optimizing Security Guard Services with Automated Guard Tour Technology.

Security guard services are integral to the security and protection of a wide range of locations, including airports, residential housing communities, school and business campuses, hospitals, shopping mall grounds and office buildings, to name just a few.

Key Control and Risk Management

In developing a risk management strategy, one of the primary tactics recommended by industry specialists and consultants is to choose and implement physical security measures that will lessen the likelihood of enabling individuals to exploit any vulnerability that could lead to a loss.

Locking in a Key Management Plan

Of all the security measures that can be implemented in an organization's physical security strategy, the systematic control of locks and keys is certainly one of the most important.

Key Security and Property Management

Putting timely and reliable information in the hands of management is just one of the many benefits when key control and asset management systems are introduced into the property management services portfolio.

Behind the Scenes with Asset Control Systems

Whether it's a hospital or a federal office building; a university or a casino; a retail shopping mall or a library; a safe and secure environment in a public place is something we almost always take for granted.

Key Control and Management As a Best Practice for Campus Security

As part of the federally mandated Clery Act, by October 1 of each year post-secondary educational institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Report to current and prospective students and employees.

Physical Security Solution Provides Safer Environment At New York Hospital

Protecting the hospital's staff as well as the patients and their visitors is a clear priority for Bernard Scaglione, Director of Security for the New York-Presbyterian Hospital -- Weill Cornell Campus. And to help him achieve this goal, he relies on an efficient and comprehensive physical security solution that includes key management and guard tour systems from Morse Watchmans.