Defending smart building technologies from external intrusion threats is essential. But just as important is securing physical access to critical building assets and occupant life-saving systems. As ...

The Department of Homeland Security is doing an inadequate job assessing and addressing the risk posed by cyber threats to access control systems at federal facilities. Civil watchdogs at the ...

A critical element in securing your business is controlling access to your business space. While cyber security tends to be front of mind for many businesses, controlling who enters your business and ...

Amazon today announced the Amazon Key Access Control System—a lineup of customizable property access solutions for multi-family buildings and gated communities. Amazon Key streamlines deliveries and ...

For facilities managers of large buildings and campuses, security and access control are huge challenges. Authorized persons come and go so privileges must be granted and revoked; different employees, ...

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated interest in smart building technologies, especially for tasks such as building access control, monitoring HVAC systems and tracking density within spaces. And ...

In the rapidly evolving multifamily housing market, the resident experience is paramount to the success and reputation of a community. As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented rate, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am an investigative attorney and physical security specialist. Many buildings, including apartment and condo complexes, are ...

How the Raspberry Pi can be used within the access control and building security industries. Overview of what constitutes a good solution for building access control. A glimpse into how Pi was used in ...

A series of eight newly designated common vulnerabilities and exposures (CVEs) in a building access control system built by HID Mercury and sold by Carrier – a global supplier of building systems for ...

“Amazon Key has helped customers avoid missed orders and deliveries with secure, customer-managed access to homes and garages for several years now,” said Kaushik Mani, director of Amazon Key. “Our ...