While physical security departments understand the need to manage and protect their IP-based devices, they often face a number of challenges. 

Security operation centers (SOCs) serve as a centralized hub for monitoring, detecting and responding to security incidents. 

The next generation of PSIM software is faster and can handle virtually all devices used on larger building campuses.

The arena for the NHL’s Detroit Red Wings, the Little Caesars Arena, has been enhanced with a state-of-the-art security operations center (SOC) to assure safety and security. The Little Caesars Arena is the first arena in the United States to earn DHS/Safety Act Certification and was awarded the 2018 Sports Facility of the Year by Sports Business Journal.

The University of Toronto is located in the downtown area of the city, so the campus has foot traffic from approximately 100,000 students and patrons every day. Ensuring the safety of its students is a tall order, and the responsibility falls on the university’s public safety unit — the campus police.

Securitas Electronic Security Inc. (SES), announced the successful achievement of its Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 certification, governed by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA). This accomplishment confirms SES has achieved the service commitments and system requirements for the trust services criteria relevant to security, availability, processing integrity, and confidentiality for SES Monitoring, Service Platforms and Operations.

Winsted Corporation announced the availability of the new Impulse Dual Sit/Stand consoles.

The Québec City Jean-Lesage International Airport caters to 11 airlines and serves 1.6 million passengers per year. The latest expansion beginning in 2006 increased the terminal’s capacity and helped to enhance the level of customer service, but it also led to an enhanced security and operations system that is driving both airport efficiency and safety.