Securing Networked CCTV and Access Control: Practical cybersecurity steps for physical security teams
Modern physical security increasingly depends on connected technology. CCTV cameras, video management platforms, access control systems, intercoms and other security devices can communicate across corporate networks and connect to cloud services and remote management platforms. As explored in our earlier IP Security Systems: What Physical Security Teams Should Compare buyer’s guide, that connectivity creates powerful opportunities for […]
When trust isn’t enough…
UK organisations invest considerable time and budget in protecting the perimeter. Access control, CCTV, guarding and visitor management all help determine who can enter a facility and under what circumstances. But what happens after someone crosses that perimeter? For employees, contractors, engineers and maintenance personnel, getting access is easily done. Yet once an authorised individual […]
The Foyle: Rapid Emergency Lockdown
The Foyle is a mechanical latch system with rapid, one-way emergency lockdown functionality. The lock integrates with access control systems for day-to-day use, enabling bolt and deadlocking status monitoring, with free exit always permitted. Pushing the lockdown button fires anti-siege bolts and disables the access control system, securing the door when it is closed. The Foyle is ideal for […]
Facial Recognition Access Control: Procurement, privacy and performance
Facial recognition is moving from specialist security environments into a much broader range of workplaces, campuses, transport locations, critical infrastructure and high-security facilities. For security teams, the attraction of facial recognition access control is clear. Instead of relying solely on something an individual carries, such as an access card, the system can verify that the […]
The hidden gap in physical access control
Security has become increasingly digital. Organisations invest heavily in access control systems, identity management, surveillance and cyber security. Yet one of the oldest forms of access control is still relied upon every day: the physical key 🔑 Keys aren’t necessarily the problem. The issue is the lack of visibility. A physical key does more than open […]
Biometric Access Control Systems: Comparing technologies and suppliers
Organisations are placing greater emphasis on securing buildings without compromising the experience of employees, contractors and visitors. As hybrid working, critical infrastructure protection and regulatory expectations continue to evolve, traditional keys, PIN codes and access cards are increasingly being complemented (or replaced) by biometric authentication. Modern biometric access control systems can verify identity using unique physical characteristics […]
Smarter Key & Asset Management
After a successful launch and their participation at the City Security & Safety Summit in March 26, we have caught up with Ash Saman (pictured), Managing Director of PAAM Systems UK. Remind our readers of your system In essence our key management system gives the right people the right access at the right time. It’s the most […]
PAAM Systems announces UK launch
Sweden’s Key Management System has landed in the UK with brand new satellite team operating out of the south-west in Bristol. After 36 years of serving Scandinavia’s most established organisations within both the private and public sector, the company decided it was time to branch out and bring their innovative digital key management solution to […]
Redefining confidence in entrance control with Meesons
In an era where secure, seamless access is essential to modern buildings, Meesons stands as a leading innovator in entrance control technology. We help organisations create safer, more intuitive environments through advanced security solutions. Meesons’ product portfolio reflects a commitment to engineering excellence and exceptional user experience. Our market-leading entrance control solutions include security portals, speed gates, full‑height […]
ACCESS CONTROL MONTH: Does mobile, biometric and credential convergence mean the end of the plastic card?
The plastic access card is increasingly being treated as a legacy option for access to workplaces, campuses and public buildings. The shift isn’t simply about convenience: it’s about security, governance and the reality of hybrid estates where users, contractors and visitors move across multiple sites and systems. The question for senior security leaders is no […]