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Security Top Priority for Government Buildings

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Cyberattack Hits Largest US Water Utility

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New Law States New York Businesses Must Install Panic Buttons

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Prioritizing School Security Risks and Upgrades Efficiently

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A Strategic Approach to Making Schools Safer

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Successful Access Control Implementation Strategies 

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Crowd Control Delays Copa America Final

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No Changes to RNC Security After Trump Assassination Attempt

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Lighting and Signage: Critical Life-Safety Elements 

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Access Control Holds the Key to an Integrated Security Plan

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Balancing Security with Healthy Workspaces

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Ransomware Is a Significant Risk to Facility Security

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Facility Managers Share Responsibility for Cybersecurity

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School Shooting Prevention: Start with a Site Assessment

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Patient Data from Cyberattack on Chicago Hospital May Have Been Sold

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Automatic Doors Get Their Day

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Securing a Safer Campus

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Resources for Improving Facility Management Cybersecurity

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Countdown to Super Bowl Kickoff for Facilities Team

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How Facility Managers Can Defend Against Cyberattacks

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Over 60 Ohio School Districts Allow Staff to Carry Guns

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British Library Falls Victim to Cyber Attack

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4 Trends in Smart Buildings

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Red Roof Hit by Data Incident

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6 Steps for Cybersecurity Competence

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CISA Releases Advisory on New Cyberattack on Water and Wastewater Facilities

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The Facility Manager's Role in Cybersecurity

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School Shootings on Pace to Shatter Record from 2022

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Access Control Trends in Facility Security: What Managers Need to Know

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Morgan State University to Up Security, Build Wall After Shooting

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Occupant Safety is Every Facility Manager’s Responsibility

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Facility Managers are Critical Factors for Cybersecurity

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Las Vegas Casinos Experience Cyberattacks

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How the University of Chicago Streamlined its Security Upgrade

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The Shift in Access Control Systems for Education Facilities

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Getting Serious about Facilities Cybersecurity

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Arizona Reinstates School Inspections

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Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Increasing in Frequency, Severity

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Servers at Mar-A-Lago Nearly Destroyed in Pool Flood

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Protecting Your Workplace: 6 Essential Steps for Safety

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K-12 Active Shooters Target of New CISA Toolkit

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Mall of America Integrates SARA Security Dashboard

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Student Housing New Construction Challenges

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Training and Testing Facility Violence Prevention Designs

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Student Housing That Offers Security, but Remains Inviting

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How Crisis Architecture can Complement Business Continuity Plans

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How to Prevent Cybersecurity Attacks in Facility Management

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How to Plan Cybersecurity for Smart Buildings

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Cybersecurity Threats Make Their Way Through Facilities

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New York City to Add Video Doorbells to Elementary Schools

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ICC Releases Building Security Report and Guidance

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Michigan State Campus Lacking Common Security Features

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How Can Facility Managers Prepare for Emergency Situations?

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Cybersecurity Breach Compromises U.S. Marshals Information

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Chicago Public Schools to Spend $76.3 Million on Security Upgrades

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FBI Busts Ransomware Gang That Targeted Healthcare Facilities

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Spending Bill Offers Funds for Federal Facilities

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6 Considerations for Contracted Security Service

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Hybrid Policies, Data Sharing Among Workplace Emphasis for 2023

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Active Shooters in the Workplace: 10 Insights that Improve Safety

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Contracting Security Service: Challenges and Rewards

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Protecting Building Control Systems from Cyber Attacks 

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11 Considerations for Transitioning to a New Security Contracting Agency

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Onboard Security: Remember the Five W's

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How to Improve Facility Cybersecurity

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Understanding the 4 Main Security Service Approaches

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How to Hire Security Officers

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Mass Shootings in the U.S. Top 600 for Second Straight Year

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Top 6 Ways to Handle Ransomware Attacks

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Latest School Shooting Brings Security of Students Back into Headlines

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Common Safety Strategies for Keeping Student Residence Halls Safe

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Wisconsin Schools See Increase in Swatting Attempts

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Improving Safety and Security for Outdoor Spaces on Campus

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4 Steps to Mitigate Active Shooter Threats

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San Antonio Government Prioritizes Safety and Security in New Facility

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2 Killed in Separate Attacks in University Facilities

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Staff, Students Rely on Facilities Managers for Building Safety

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Bomb Explodes at Northeastern University, Injuring One

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Collaboration Among Managers Keeps Students, Staff Safer

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A Grim New Normal: How to Perform Active Shooter Drills

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Doors are the First Step to Improving Security Within Facilities

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How Hybrid Workplaces Put Employers At Risk

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Doors Open to New Era of Technology, Security

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Why Facilities Need to Prioritize Safety Preparedness

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Will the Uvalde School Shooting Change How Schools Facilities Are Built?

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Active Shooter Call at Willis Tower Turns Out to Be 'Unfounded'

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Construction Industry Challenges Could Affect Facility Projects

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Department of Energy Aims to Protect Grid from Cyber Attacks

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Building Management Systems Help Navigate ‘New Normal’ in Pandemic Era

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Chicago School to Add Security After Student Caught with Gun

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Security Window Film Helps Protect Texas Election Office

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Shooting at Tulsa Medical Center Spotlights Healthcare Security

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How to Team Up with IT for Cybersecurity

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Safe and Sound: Design Strategies for Secure Student Housing

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How to Mitigate Active Shooters with Crisis Architecture: 8 Principles

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Rabbit Eludes Pentagon Security, Causes Commotion

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Gate Hinge-Closers Recalled Due to Malfunction

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Access Control: How to Balance Security with Health and Safety

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Report: Gap Exists in Workplace Safety Processes

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Cybersecurity An Increasing Concern for FMs: Report

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Egress Locks Recalled Due to Risk of Entrapment

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Cameras on Campus: Universities Embrace Surveillance Technology

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Can Smart Buildings Outsmart Hackers?

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Case Study: Floor Mats Reduce Maintenance, Improve Security

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How to Implement Effective Security Technology

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Stabbings Raise Security Alerts at Little Rock Hospitals

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Pipeline Ransomware Attack Holds Cybersecurity Lessons for FMs

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SF Hospitals Rethink Use of Police for Security

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U.S. Acts To Protect Electrical Grid from Cyber Attacks

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Entryway Security Can Be Understated, Yet Effective

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Facility Security Strategies for a New Era

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Five Hidden Security Risks Resulting from Pandemic Response

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Are More Stringent Lighting Codes Adversely Affecting Building Security?

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Blast Risk and Mitigation: How to Calculate Your Vulnerability

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Deferred Maintenance: The Link to National Security and Resilience

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Safety, Security Issues Plague Postal Facilities

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Doors: Assessing the Impact of COVID-19

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Feds Warn of ‘Imminent’ Cyber Threat to Healthcare Facilities

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Coronavirus Pandemic Sparks Access Control Changes

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Group Lists Workers Most Likely To Die With Coronavirus

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K-12 Schools Rethink Police Role in Security

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8 Steps Can Improve Door Security As Risk of Crime Increases

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Security Guards in High Demand During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Why Facility Managers Need to Start Thinking About Crime Now

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Coronavirus Pandemic Exposes Possible Smart Building Challenges

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Security Issues: Successful Door Hardware Upgrades

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Occupant Health and Successful Door Hardware Upgrades

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Door Hardware Upgrades That Deliver Safety, Security and Health

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Louisiana Hospital Increasing Security Due to Increased Violence

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6 Best Practices for Access Control Technology Upgrades

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Biometrics, Smartphones Poised to Replace Key Cards

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How Preventable Are School Shootings?

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Door Hardware and Security Resources

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The Facilities Manager's Guide to Disruption

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3 Steps to Building Automation System Cybersecurity

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Minnesota Law to Allow Surveillance Cameras in Senior Homes

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Looking Ahead to Future Security Scenarios

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Key Door Hardware Components for Safety and Security

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8 Threats That Could Disrupt Building Security

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FM's Tenacity for Safety, Efficiency Brings Success

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Door Hardware and Occupant Safety

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Disruptive Forces Promise to Transform Facilities

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Security Spotlight: Card Readers and Door Hardware

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How to Assess the Condition of Your Parking Structure

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Key Control and Door Hardware: Security Considerations

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Door Hardware Spotlight: Safety, Security and Reliability

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Safety and Security are Top Priorities at Des Moines Public Schools

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New Hawaiian Hospital to Install 500 Security Cameras

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Is It Time to Replace or Revamp Your Access Control System?

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Security, Access Control and Key Considerations

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Defining Security for Access Control

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Smart Buildings At High Risk for Cyber Attacks: Study

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Artificial Intelligence Making Its Mark In School Security

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A New Deal For Buildings

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Access Control: A New Generation for Security

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SUV Crashes Into Mall Raising Questions About Barrier Security

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3 Steps to Improved Security

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What Is The Building Owner's Role in Cybersecurity?

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As Cybercrime Increases, More Resources Arrive to Fight It

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Can School Design Help Thwart Active Shooters?

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Understanding Common Cybersecurity Weaknesses in Buildings

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Cybersecurity Must Be a Priority for Building Owners

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3 Security Technologies Making Waves in Facilities Management

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Healthcare Facilities' Must Manage Emergencies for Hours, Days After

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Wyoming Medical Center Upgrades Security after Shooting

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Special Attention Required for Fire Doors and Door Hardware Selection

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How To Do Needs Assessment For Door and Door Hardware Selection

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Elevator Failures at Chicago High-Rise Rattle Passengers

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Mobile Credential Application Launched

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4 Steps to Evaluating Security Risks

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Door Hardware: Balancing Security and Life Safety

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7 Ways Artificial Intelligence Is the Future of FM

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School Security: Make the Right Doors Choices

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Drone Attacks: Three Steps to Protect Your Facility

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K-12 Schools Turn to High-Tech Security Options

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Cyber Threats Continue To Be Issue For Facilities

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K-12 District Delays Use of Facial Recognition Security

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States Fight Lighting Efficiency Rollbacks With New Laws

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Government Facilities Struggle to Implement Cybersecurity

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VA Doesn’t Plan to Increase Security After Suicides

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Walmart To Employ Army of Robot Janitors

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Two Hospital Shootings in Two Days Bring Laws Under Scrutiny

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Wireless Sensors Offer Enhanced Security

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BACnet/SC Aims to Improve Cybersecurity

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NFMT: K-12 Facilities Face Energy and Deferred Maintenance Challenges

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Emergency Preparedness Requirements in NFPA 3000

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How Hackers Exploit Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

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Cybersecurity: Understanding Smart Building Vulnerabilities

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New NFPA Standard Helps Facilities Prepare for Active Shooters

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Smart Buildings: Efficient and Resilient. But Secure?

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Patient’s Rape Spurs Push for Cameras

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Murder in Hospital Parking Garage Highlights Risks

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4 Myths Increase Risk of BAS Hack

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Facility Embraces Facial Recognition

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4 Strategies To Prevent Cybersecurity Attacks

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5 Real-World Incidents Offer Cybersecurity Lessons for FMs

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Security Spotlight: Mall Enacts Curfew

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How To Evaluate the Effectiveness of Emergency Preparedness Plans

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Doors: New Era, New Requirements

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Doors: Targeting Trouble Spots and Weaknesses

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More Active Shooters Prompt Higher Ed Responses

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Doors: Meeting the Security Challenge

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Grants Pay for School Security Upgrades

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6 Steps To Get Funding for Security Upgrades

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Facial Recognition Moves Closer to Facilities

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Enhanced Security for Office Buildings

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Cybersecurity Risks Extend To Electric Grid

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Active Shooters and ‘Hardened’ Schools

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The Brave New World of Cybersecurity: Evaluating Vulnerabilities

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Facilities Face Security Hurdle

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How To Evaluate Facility Security Vulnerabilities

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Building Internet of Things Adds Ample Opportunity for Office Upgrades

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Urban Exploration: A Next-Generation Security Threat?

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K-12 Schools: Security vs. Maintenance

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Security Advances Benefit Healthcare

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School Security a K-12 Focus

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Lessons in Security: Universities Rethink Protection

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Healthcare, Security, and the Role of Armed Guards

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‘Skyscraper’ Showcases Cool Facility Technology

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Improving School Security with Facility Upgrades

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Ceiling Provides Escape Route for Prisoner

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School Security Tactic Keeps Classroom Doors Closed

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New State Hospital Will Feature Tighter Security

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School Security: Facilities Revisit Protection

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School Shooting Raises Security Issues

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Can Hackers Target Your Building Automation System?

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Steps To Protect Your BAS from Cyberattacks

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Why Control Systems Are Vulnerable To Cyber Attacks

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School Security: States Increasing Funding

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YouTube Shooting: Renewed Scrutiny for Office Buildings

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Choosing The Right Access Control System

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Tips To Manage Access Control After Installation

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Is Coal Key To Grid Reliability?

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10 Steps To Fortify Against Attacks on Soft Targets

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Legal Considerations in Mandalay Bay Attack

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Manufacturers Partner on Access Control

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Updates To Codes and Technology Aid Door Selection

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Schools and Guns: Anniversary Triggers Debate

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Investigation Exposes Security Lapses at Federal Facilities

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Threats Against Schools Highlight Security Concerns

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Security Spotlight: Facility Upgrades Safeguards

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How Vehicle Attacks Are Changing Security Strategies

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Facility Design Strategies Address Evolving Security Threats

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Concert Security Experts Grapple With Lessons Of Las Vegas

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How Did Mandalay Bay Hotel Security Miss Las Vegas Shooter?

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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics unifies with Johnson Controls Security Management Platform

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NTT Security: Cyber Attacks Occurring More Frequently and with Greater Sophistication

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Physical Security Meets Technological Innovation

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Security: Video Analytics and Machine Learning Gaining Momentum

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Cyber Attacks Occurring More Frequently and with Greater Sophistication

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Johnson Controls: PowerSeries Neo Earns Wireless Commercial Burglary ULC Certification

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ASSA ABLOY: IN100 Aperio Wireless Locks Now Support Kantech ioProx Credentials

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Door Hardware: A New Generation

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Door Hardware: Performance Matters

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SureView Systems Partners with Tyco Security Products

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ONVIF Publishes Release Candidate for Profile T for Advanced Video Streaming

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Maturing Biometrics Solutions Enrich Security Options for FMs

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Open Spec Advances Interoperability for Physical Security Systems

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Senators Propose Internet of Things Cybersecurity Bill

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Vehicle Attacks Among Several New Security Threats

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Active Shooter Remains Biggest Security Threat for FMs

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Code Compliance Check Prevents Construction Cost Overruns

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Good Design Shines Through in All Levels of Operations at ASSA ABLOY

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4 Steps Lead To Safer, More Secure Schools

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Renovation Planning: How to Avoid Security, Fire Safety, and Other Code Issues

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Security Robots Make Debut at BOMA 2017

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Siklu Signs Distribution Agreement with ALLNET

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Door Hardware Selection Must Consider Occupant Safety and Security

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DSSF: Changes to NFPA 101

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Target Settles HVAC Data Breach for $18.5 Million

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Tridium: Updates Niagara Enterprise Security

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Brivo: CENTURY 21 Increases Security with Cloud-Based Access Control Solution

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D-Link: Network Performance and Surveillance Enhancements Made at Washington Airport

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Johnson Controls Appoints New Global VP, GM of Security Products

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Reviewing Door Hardware Security

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Selecting The Proper Door Hardware

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SIDEBAR: Factoring In Outside Issues

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Maintaining Door Hardware

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Open Standards Coming to Access Control Products

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Key Control: Barcoding Technology Aids Casino Security

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Cyber Security: Where IT Expertise, FM Vigilance Is Most Critical

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ASSA ABLOY: Supports Technologies in Mobile, Augmented Reality and BIM Platforms

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Tyco Security Products Improves User Experience to exacqVision 8.4

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Tyco Security Products Receives GSA FICAM Approval

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Brivo Announces Partnership with Mercury Security to Support an Open Hardware Platform for its Access Control Solution

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Robotic Assistance Devices to Demonstrate Next-Generation Autonomous Machines Using NVIDIA Jetson Platform

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ONVIF Speaks on Evolution of ONVIF, Changing Role of Standards at ISC West 2017

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Security Risk Assessment Shows Where Security Dollars Are Best Spent

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Security Risk Assessment Appropriate For All Buildings, But Vital For Large, High-Risk Facilities

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ONVIF Joins IoT Panel Discussion at TechSec Solutions 2017

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Access Control Key to Facility Safety and Security

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Door Hardware Strategies for Access Control

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Access Control: The Role of Card Readers

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Sidebar: Access Control and Maintenance Issues

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Iconic Bel-Air Bay Club Implements FST Biometrics’ In Motion Identity Management Solution

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Brivo Launches Brivo Mobile Pass to Open Doors Using Smartphones

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ZKAccess Video Integrations Made Possible by C2P Partnership

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Penn State Upgrades Security with Integrated Solution from Tyco Security Products

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Three Quarters of IT Applications Cannot Tolerate a Typical Unplanned Downtime Incident, According to New Research from Stratus Technologies

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ASSA ABLOY Announces Integration of Aperio Wireless Technology with BadgePass Access Manager

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Bomb Threats Rise Dramatically at Education Facilities

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Detailed, Thoughtful Integration of Security Systems Yields More Secure Facilities

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Practical Tips For Implementing Security Integration

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Cyber Security: FM and IT Must Collaborate To Prevent Threats

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With All the Exciting Building IoT Technology, Where Do FMs Start?

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Nuclear Danger: U.S. Facilities Facing $3.7 Billion Deferred Maintenance Bill

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Johnson Controls and Department of Homeland Security sign Cooperative Research and Development Agreement on cybersecurity

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ONVIF Highlights Role of Standards in Safe Cities, IoT at Security China 2016

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Mobile Technology Streamlines Security and Fire Safety Products

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Legrand Product Lines Achieve IDW Programmatic Excellence

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UK School Chooses Complete Solution from Tyco Security Products for Enhanced Perimeter Security

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Detroit Hospital Fined for Inadequate Security

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Report: Most Businesses Unprepared for Active Shooters

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Idaho Takes Security Steps to Avoid Shootings in K-12 Schools

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Zkaccess Receives Lenel Factory Certification Under Lenel's Openaccess Alliance Program

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Tyco Integrated Security Offers 2016 ASIS Preview

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Tyco Security Products’ C•CURE 9000 Honoured With Top Access Control Software Award from Benchmark

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New Sandy Hook Elementary School to Open 4 Years After Mass Shooting

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ASSA ABLOY Announces Integration of Aperio Wireless Lock Technology with Kantech EntraPass Security Software 7.0

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SIDEBAR: Overcoming Privacy Concerns With Network Lighting Systems

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Pokémon Exposes Vulnerabilities at Healthcare Facilities

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Latest Innovations to Emerson Network Power’s Avocent Universal Management Gateway Appliance Enhance Security, Deliver FIPS 140-2 Compliance

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ISIS: Another In a Growing List of Threats To Consider in Security Plans

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Best Practice: Conduct a Security Risk Assessment

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Threat Assessment: Lone Wolves Targeting Specific Groups

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Preparing Your Facility for Gun Violence

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Pokémon Go Players Cause Problems at Provo Hospital

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How Common Are Attacks Through The BAS?

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FMs, Facilities Bombarded by Pokemon Craze

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Door Hardware: Locking Down Security and Performance

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Several Factors Contribute to Specification Decisions for Door Hardware

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SIDEBAR: Specification Solutions for Door Hardware

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PRODUCTS: Door Hardware

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Emerging Security Technologies Offer FMs Range of Choices

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Cyber Security: As Tech Becomes More Complex, New Issues Surround Data Security

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Study: Five-Year Outlook Gloomy for Federal Data Centers

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Border Patrol Facilities Plagued by Security Issues

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Doors and Door Hardware Can Be The Difference Between Life and Death in an Emergency

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SIDEBAR: How To Focus on Mobile Security

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Safety vs. Security: Biggest Issue in Choosing the Right Opening

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Loss of Master Key Costs College More Than $500,000

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Security Concerns: Take Password Protection Seriously

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For Complex Access Control and Security Systems, Choose In-House, External Team Carefully

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Mass Shootings One Issue Among Many in Campus Security

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Crisis Intervention, Threat Assessment Programs Supporting Campus Security

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Increasing Use of Technology Aiding Campus Security Forces

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Impact of Clery Act Requirements on Campus Security

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For Facility Managers, Internet of Things Changes the Game

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IoT Facility Applications Engage Issues Like Resilience, Staffing, Analytics

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Code Compliance Another Key to Proper Access Control System

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Value of Internet of Things to Green Buildings

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IoT Lighting Controls Taking the Lead in Efficient, Green Applications

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Complexity of Commercial Buildings a Challenge to IoT Applications

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Big Future Predicted for IoT, but a Simple Definition Is Elusive

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‘Penny-Wise and Pound-Foolish&lrquo;: What Corporation Learned in Using Risk Assessment

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Organization Hurt by Poorly Maintained Technology, Untrained Staff

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Security Measures Must be Designed for the Specific Problems

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Education Facility Security Vital, But At What Cost?

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Energy-Efficient Solutions Help Carnegie Hall Earn LEED Silver Status

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Pitfalls to Avoid When Planning Access Control

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Variety of Building Vulnerabilities May Pose Security Challenges

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Variety of Emergencies, Relationships Demand Attention

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Security Audits Build a Baseline of Knowledge

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Common Security Vulnerabilities in Facilities

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Tips on Getting Effective Security Audit

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Security Showcase Products

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Tenant Drills, Communication Aid in Maintaining Security in Office Buildings

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Hospitals Weigh Access Control, Intrusion Detection to Boost Safety and Security­

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Tenants Play Important Role in Safety-Security Planning

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Protecting Healthcare Staff From Patients, Family Members

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Handling Emergencies in Multi-Tenant Office Buildings

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Key Issues in Buying Healthcare Security Technology

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Maintenance Brings Facility Knowledge to Security Teams

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Electronic Security Systems Help Maintenance Teams Cover Large Areas

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Post-Installation Considerations for Door Hardware and Security Products

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Changing Roles: Maintenance and Facility Security

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Turf Wars, Staffing Complicate Mass Notification Plans

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Unlocking the Door to Successful Door Security Upgrades

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Start Specification Process With Thorough Analysis of Facility Entries

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Product Considerations for Door Hardware Upgrades

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Variety of Emergencies, Building Vulnerabilities Demand Attention

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Drills, Communication, Relationship Building All Strengthen Security

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Safety and Security Challenges in Multi-Tenant Office Buildings

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Survey Suggests Many BAS Could Be Vulnerable To Hackers

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BAS Cybersecurity Steps: Firewalls, Isolation, Patches

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Cybersecurity Measures To Protect The BAS/BMS

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Why Building Management Systems Are At Risk Of Cyberattack

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Get All Stakeholders Involved in Risk Assessments

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Hackers Pose Threat To Building Automation Systems

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Do In-Depth Evaluation to Plan Mass Notification System

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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Near-Field Communication Offer Advantages For Facility Managers

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Multitude Of Options Available For Mass Notification System

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Protecting Healthcare Staff From Patients, Family Members

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Appropriate Technology Is Key To Hospital Security

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Pick Low-Hanging Fruit To Make An Existing Building Smarter

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Make Security Planning A Priority During Building Design

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Building Owner Needs To Take Lead Role In Prioritizing Security

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Focus On Zones Of Control And Protection To Minimize Security Gaps

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Bringing IT Onto The Security Team

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Maintaining Access Control Systems Requires Regular Attention

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Showcase Products: Mass Notification

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Options Abound For Facility Managers Exploring Mass Notification Systems

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Multiple Layers Help Colleges, Universities Maximize Effectiveness Of Mass Notification

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Voice Messages Are Important Consideration In Mass Notification Planning

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Options for Occupant Communications Improve, But Message Clarity is Critical

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Missed Opportunities When Specifying or Operating BAS

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Best Practices for Securing BAS

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Maintaining Access Control Systems Requires Regular Attention

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Human Element Plays Large Role In Multitenant Building Security

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Pay Close Attention To Emergency Preparedness Plan When Specifying Fire/Life Safety Technology

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Assess Current Technology, Expected Future Needs To Develop Good Fire/Life Safety Technology Plan

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Operations Affect Security With Access Control Systems

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Training, Maintenance Are Keys To Access Control

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Door Hardware Retrofits: A Clear Path to Savings

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Security Considerations for Door Hardware Retrofits

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Design Considerations for Door Hardware

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Technology Drives Improvements in Access Control

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Threat and Risk Assessment, and Security for High-Profile Events

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Technology Advances Improve Access-Control Systems

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Door Inspections Recommended at Least Twice Annually

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Regular Maintenance Critical to Access-Control System Performance

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Access-Control System Technicians Require Proper Training

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Video Surveillance Technology Expands Options For Security Monitoring

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Layered Security Can Help Protect K-12 Students Against Shootings

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School Districts Have Many Physical Security Options To Reduce Risk Of Mass Shootings

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Policies Can Help School Districts Mitigate, Prevent Shootings

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K-12 Schools Should Practice Multiple Evacuation, Lockdown Drills

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Four Points Can Help Schools Implement Effective Policies To Prevent Shootings

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Full-Scale Active Shooter Drills Can Help Schools Prepare For The Worst

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Indiana School District Has Three Goals For Active Shooter Drills

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Concealed Weapons In Schools Raises Safety, Security Questions

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Ohio School District Permits Teachers, Other Staff To Carry Guns In School

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School Districts Focus On Resource Officers, Improved Response Time Instead Of Arming Employees

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Outsourced Security Can Augment Campus Police Department

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Keep An Eye On Heat To Avoid Security Trouble

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Innovative Products: Security

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Regular Inspections, Testing Delivers Long-Term Reliability for Door Locks, Hardware

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Door-Hardware Upgrades Require Revisiting Department Priorities

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Weather Factors Into Frequency of Door Hardware Inspections

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Define Network Responsibilities to Defuse IT-Security Tension

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Security Officer Contract Essentials to Know

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As IT And Security Converge, Physical And Information Security Challenges Increase

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Defining Network Responsibilities Is A Key Component Of IT, Security Convergence

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Financial Factors Are Key Element Of IT, Security Convergence

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Showcase Products: Security

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Test New, Existing Systems To Ensure Working Access Control

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Assess Future Needs When Putting In New Access Control

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Develop Crisis Response Plan To Help Protect Campus

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Involve All Relevant Departments When Planning Access Control

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Understanding Key Management Systems

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Important Features Of Key Management Systems

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How to Avoid Mistakes With Access Control

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Keep Security Equipment Cool To Extend Service Life

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Avoid These 5 Pitfalls When Planning Access Control

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For Complex Access Control, Security Systems, Select In-House, External Team Carefully

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Test Access Control Hardware, Software To Ensure Compatibility

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Key and Card Technology Improvements Boost Door Security

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Use Equipment Properly To Ensure Security Success

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Outdoor Lighting For Safety And Security Is A Complicated Matter

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Excessive Lighting Does Not Improve Safety, Security

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Talk With Tenants About Security Needs

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Audit May Improve Building Security

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How to Avoid Common Issues With Doors And Hardware

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Lack of Standardization Can Lead to Access, Security Problems With Doors

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Doors and Hardware Showcase: New Products

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Facility Security Requires Attention to Product Specification, Installation

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Access Control: Trouble Spots in Facility Security

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Access Control: Keeping Security Equipment Cool

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Security Film Offers Options For Windows

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Looking At What's Next In BAS

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Access-Control Technology Offers Enhanced Protection

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List Of Crisis Events Can Help With Security Planning

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Political Convention Security Planning Requires Risk Assessment, Efficient Communication

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Experts: Communication is Most Important Part of Emergency Preparedness

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Owner Buy-In Critical To Physical Security Upgrades

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Ted Whiting: Technology Key to Surveillance Success at ARIA

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'Road Map' Can Help Guide Security Plans

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Securing Co-location Data Centers

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Access-Control Technology Offers Enhanced Protection

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Specifying Compatible Door Hardware Enhances Building Security

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Access-Control Technology Requires New Tools for Front-line Technicians

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College Campus Shootings Prompt New Emergency Preparedness Steps

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Public Safety, Police and Security Professionals Can Help Assess Campus Security Threats

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Campus Layout Can Help Mitigate Threats, But Good Security Plan Needed

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Policies, Training Are Keys to Keeping Campus Safe

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Communication is key to good multitenant security

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Security System Design in Multitenant Buildings Requires Cooperation

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Good Communication Key Part of Security System Design

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Clout Can Give Facility Managers A Stronger Voice and More Security

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Multitenant Buildings Have Multiple Security Needs

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Multitenant Buildings Have Multiple Security Needs

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In Securing Multitenant Facilities, Human Element Plays a Large Role

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With Multitenant Buildings, Good Communication Is Essential to Security Planning

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How to Select a Security Vendor

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Conceptual Design Helps Solve Security Setup

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Showcase: Security Products

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How to Design an Electronic Security System

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Electronic Security Systems: How To Select Vendors And Manage Construction

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Separate Networks Key to Data Center Security Success

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Two Fundamental Ways to Increase On-Site Capacity

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Networks Face External Threats

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Crisis Management: Why you need to be concerned

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Incident Trends in Educational Institutions

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Tips for Creating a Crisis Coordinator Program

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Why the First 2-3 Minutes of an Incident are so Important

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Understanding Technology Supported Emergency Response Initiatives

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Creating a "Red Book" Can Save Your Assets During an Incident

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Look Outside Building to Protect Data Center Network

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Separate Security Network Improves Data Center Protection

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Securing Data Centers Requires Dedication During Design

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Pros and Cons of IP, Analog Data Center Security Systems

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Technology Brings Positive Change To Fire Safety

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Immediate Responders Can Provide Swift Response to Crisis

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Robert Lang: Security Road Map Can Improve Decisions in Emergencies

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Be Ready When Security Questions Are Asked

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Does Your Facility Have a Security Plan?

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Trained Immediate Responders Can Provide Swift In-House Action When Trouble Strikes

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Effective Immediate Responders Require Careful Planning, Training

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EMS Systems Need to Meet Today's Challenges

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Security Retrofit Considerations

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Consider Wireless Options When Planning a Controls Retrofit

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Risk Assessment Key to Building Security

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Personnel Management and Cost-Saving Strategies with Bruce Canter

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CMMS: Mobile Applications Improve Inventory Management

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Data Center Security Design

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Common Security Risks for Data Centers

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Evaluate Vulnerabilities in Facility and Technology

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The People Part

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Security Upgrade: Hospital Undertakes Risk Assessment

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Maintenance: Security Considerations

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Security Retrofit: Upgrade Access-Control System

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Security: IP-Based, Digital Cameras Streamline Retrofit

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Emergency Preparedness: Three Door-Hardware Issues

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Security Threats to Facilities are Changing as Terrorists Becoming Decentralized

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Landscapes Play Role in Building Security Perimeter

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Facility Managers Should Reassess Security Plans as Terrorist Networks Become Decentralized

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How to Tackle a Security-Site Survey

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Access-Control: Hardware Includes Proximity Card/PIN Locks

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Surveillance Measures Should Be Evaluated For Optimal Security

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Security System Efficiency Maximized With Vulnerability Analysis

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Door Hardware: ID-Card Lock Systems Require More Maintenance

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Mass Notification Systems Should Begin With A Plan

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Achieving a Balance Between Openness and Security in Universities, Hotels

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Six Steps to Implementing Occupancy Assurance

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Access Control Records Aid in Solving Yale Murder Case

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Find Allies to Win Funding for Facility Projects

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Creating a Mass Notification Plan and Adopting New Technology

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New NFPA Code for Emergency Communcations Systems

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Mass Notification Product Showcase

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Schools and Universities Should Examine Emergency Response Plans

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Protecting Indoor Air Quality

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How to Perform an Electronic Security System Site Survey

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A Security Vulnerability Analysis Helps Identify Real Threats

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Security Analysis Should Go Beyond Checklists, Include Recommendations

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Security Product Showcase

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Assessing the Results of an Electronic Security System Site Survey

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Green Building Goals and Security Initiatives Can Find Common Ground

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Door Hardware: Technician Training Critical with Advanced Technology

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Video Analytics Software and Intelligent Light Controls Help Satisfy Sustainability, Security

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Windows and Air Intake Vents Can Be Operable and Secure

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Preserve the Natural Landscape to Protect the Building

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Revised Waxman-Markey Energy Bill Could Accelerate Energy Efficiency Benefits by a Decade

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Electronic Lock Cylinders Provide Secure Retrofit

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Software Solutions Make Electronic Lock Cylinders Scalable

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Draft Standard Targets Door Control Panels

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NOAA Lowers Hurricane Season Outlook

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Four Building Security Hotspots

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NYPD Releases Report On Building Security For High Risk Buildings

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Keep the Unintended Consequences in Mind When Cutting Costs

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Developing A Response To The Threat Advisory System

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Is It Time To Rethink Your Security Plan?

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Security Technology Value Engineering: Mistakes to Avoid

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In Benchmarking Studies, Account for Differences Among Buildings

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Security Perceived as Most Important Building Feature, According to Survey

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New Security Challenge: Concealed Weapons on Campus

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Responding to Security Incidents on Campus

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How to Categorize Risk

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Layout of Renovated Building Can Be Security Tool

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To Get Funding For Security Upgrades, Do Your Homework

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Security Technology: Centralize or At the Edge?

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School Security Measures: Tips On Ways To Improve Security

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Conduct A Building Security Audit To Ensure The Best Security for Occupants



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Tips For Planning A Security Audit Checklist

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The Danger of Fake Security Cameras

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How Window Security Film Works

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New Report Examines How Facility Managers Can Reduce Workplace Violence

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Reducing Energy Consumption, Complying with Laws

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New Survey Reports on Industry Job Satisfaction, Job Security and FM Pay

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The Right Time for New Security Technology

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How to Avoid Beta Technology

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ASIS International Announces Draft Guideline for Facility Physical Security Measures

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New Products: August 2008

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Documents and Guidelines for Emergency Preparedness

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Building Trades Among Those That Stand to Gain from Green Industries

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DHS Proposes Biometric Airport and Seaport Exit Procedures

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Your Real Risks

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Security Audits Remain an Ongoing Need

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BHMA Revises Standard for Master Keying Systems

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The Ins and Outs of Security

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Green grows, but other priorities evolve

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Security: Anticipating a CBR Threat

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Access Board Explores Airport Accessibility

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Voluntary Standard Addresses Security Monitoring

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ASTM Rolls Out Standard for Testing Perimeter Barriers

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Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Extensions Met With Resistance

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DHS Publishes Chemicals List for Anti-Terrorism Standards

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Security Resources Can Help Building Owners Land Federal Tenants

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Largest Counterterrorism Exercise Focuses on Communication, Coordination

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GSA Finalizes Site Security Design Guidelines

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Safety and Security: A New Generation

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Virginia Tech Panel Slams Staff for Poor Communication, Failure to Heed Warning Signs in Troubled Student

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Homeland Security Awards $260 Million in Supplemental Grants

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New Report Touts Biometric Fusion to Combat Security Concerns

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Biometric Technology: A New Level of Security

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Looking Back at Virginia Tech

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Homeland Security Department Launches New Coordinating Council to Support Infrastructure Protection Mission

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North American Energy Leaders Meet to Discuss Energy Security, Environment

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Homeland Security Completes Framework for Infrastructure Protection

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Door Hardware: Finding the Key to Security

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Homeland Security Completes Risk Management Framework

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NIST Issues Guidelines on RFID Security

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Security Regulations Released for High Risk Chemical Facilities

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Security Integration: Making it Work

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Security Systems: Out of Many, One

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Group Examines Security Personnel’s Tasks, Training

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Terrorism Threat Still Prominent in Executives’ Minds

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New Standards Aim to Protect Water Supply

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Window of Opportunity

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Planning Upgrades that Work

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New Emergency Preparedness Office Announced

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High-Rise Security
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CSO Pay Surges, Survey Shows

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IT & Security: Joining Forces

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Security Quandary: Who Goes Where?

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A Reality Check for Security Upgrades

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Prepared for the Security Industry Association
Building a Security Team That Works


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Door Hardware: Code Considerations

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Assessing Risk to Facilities

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Wireless Security: Keeping The Network Under Wraps

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High Standards for Security

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Door Hardware: Specifying for Security

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Smart Moves

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Locking-in Results

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Crash Course in Security

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Security Building Blocks

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Getting In, Getting Out

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Window Films Can Bring Security, Energy Gains

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Durable Door Hardware

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From cutting-edge to off-the-shelf

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Taking Security To the Next Level

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Specification with Security in Mind

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How Secure are Your Facilities?

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Security matters. Do you have the time?

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Four Questions To Ask About Door Hardware

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Door Hardware: Meeting the ACCESS Test

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CBR Threats May Demand Higher Levels of Security

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Security in the News

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Protecting Buildings — Today And Tomorrow

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Dramatic gains are transforming video surveillance, assessment

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Inside the Stories

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Door Hardware: Security Solution

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High-Flying Project Management

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Security

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The Security-Door Hardware Link
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Changing Face of School Security

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The Doors to Success

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New outlook on access control

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Keeping Security Out of Sight

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Planning for Protection

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What's Next?

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What is ‘safe’?

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A closer look at SECURITY AUDITS

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Philadelphia's Comeback Kid?

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Door Hardware and Durability

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Cost-Effective Path to Better Security

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Reducing Security Risks