Access Control


RAPIDGate Program Improves Security At U.S. Naval Base Coronado

August 15, 2008

RAPIDGate Program Improves Security At U.S. Naval Base Coronado

U.S. Naval Base Coronado has implemented a new gate access program called the RAPIDGate Program (an acronym which stands for “Registered And Previously ID’d”), for the thousands of vendors, suppliers, service providers and contractors who routinely access the base.


Seeing Through Rose-colored Passes

By Debbie Bolles · August 2008

Expiring visitor ID program helps Swedish Covenant Hospital keep patients safe

Seeing Through Rose-colored Passes

Tracking more than 300,000 admissions, outpatient visits and emergency room visits—not to mention an unknown number of vendor and family member visits per year at Swedish Covenant Hospital—proved a challenge from a security standpoint for this seven-building campus.


Tools Designed for Securing Tools

By Mike Marett · August 2008

An inside look at how DEWALT used machine-to-machine technology to tackle the $1 billion problem of jobsite theft

Tools Designed for Securing Tools

There are two "S"s critical to the construction industry: safety and security. Protecting workers from harm is obviously of primary concern, but protecting assets on the jobsite against theft is also on the top of one's mind.


Sagem Morpho Introduces TWIC-Compliant Smart Card Access Device With Biometrics

July 31, 2008

Sagem Morpho Inc. recently introduced the MorphoAccess 521 TWIC compliant biometric reader, the first smart card access device to meet Transportation Security Administration implementation requirements for the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program.


West Virginia College Upgrades Exit Devices

July 16, 2008

To ensure better security for its student housing facilities, Bethany College has upgraded to the new Von Duprin XP99 exit devices on its controlled access dormitory doors to withstand greater abuse.


Who Has the Keys?

By Mike McGovern · July 2008

Key management and control is a critical aspect of security

There is a mistaken belief among some that the use of traditional mechanical keys is becoming less important with the proliferation and evolution of sophisticated access control technology. The fact is, traditional mechanical keys are more common than ever, and today’s security awareness dictates these keys be tracked, monitored and managed effectively.


Mandatory Usage Requriements Driving Biometric-Enabled Smart Card Market

June 26, 2008

"Advances in Emerging Biometrics and RFID for Security," finds that the mandatory requirement to use biometric-enabled smart cards to gain access control is a major factor driving this market.


New Bill Allows for Discounted Homeland Security Equipment, Services

June 25, 2008

The bill ensures state and local governments can purchase fire alarm systems, access control devices, perimeter security and video surveillance systems and countless other homeland security goods and services, at GSA-approved reduced prices.


Von Duprin Celebrates 100 Years Of Service

June 4, 2008

Von Duprin, an Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies brand, will celebrate its centennial year throughout 2008. With a 230,000-square-foot manufacturing facility, Von Duprin continues its uninterrupted 100-year tradition of life safety and security products. Festivities are planned throughout the year and will include multiple customer and employee events.


Researchers Show On-Card Fingerprint Match Is Secure, Speedy

May 6, 2008

A fingerprint identification technology for use in Personal Identification Verification (PIV) cards that offers improved protection from identity theft meets the standardized accuracy criteria for federal identification cards according to researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.


New Products

Access Control

Access Control

SECO-LARM's illuminated mushroom cap push-to-exit plate series comes with green LEDs. The illumination is provided by an LED that is 12/24 volts DC and provides up to 50,000 hours of operation. “EXIT” and “SALIDA” are silk-screened on the plate.

Access Control

Biometric Access Control

The LX007 series from RF Logics is available in 125 KHz or 13.56 MHz modes offering a built-in controller with an emphasis on a robust TCP/IP communication support for door access control and time and attendance. The user-friendly device allows registration of up to 4,000 fingerprint users and can store up to 10,000 IDs and 20,000 events. Isolated I/O definitions enable fully customizable features such as handicapped access and two-man role. The intuitive wizard-driven Time Pro software is integrated with Web browser connectivity for streamlined system management.

Outdoor Protection

Gate Control

The smartGATE™ is a finger-activated universal gate control pad designed to provide homeowners and small-business owners the ability to securely open and close residential and commercial gates. It can be programmed to recognize up to 20 different users. The gate is opened and closed with a swipe of the finger rather than through a PIN code. Available in both hard-wired and wireless versions, smartGATE works with any manufacturer’s gate opener.

New Video

Safe and Secure TV

Click here to view the latest collaboration between Security Products and the Safe and Secure TV Channel.

Emergency Comm.

Case Study: MITOC

Regardless of the scope and scale, when disaster strikes, first responders need a rapid and effective way to collect and communicate information in the early moments.

Poll

With an estimated security budget of more than $300 million, is the Chinese government doing enough to protect the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing?