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Integrated Technology Drives Security
Honor system has evolved to fast-paced security at the front door
BMy Valerie Anderson
ost security professionals would agree the rapidly-evolving nature of technology can be daunting, not only for end users but also for systems integrators and consultants alike. From high-security credential verification systems to
the growing list of biometric options, so much is changing so fast. Still, embracing a solid, layered approach to security in general, and particularly at a facility’s security entrances, can help ease or- ganizational techno-fear and create an integrated access control ecosystem that is both secure and aesthetically pleasing.
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New Threats Require a New Approach
The security and risk landscape has changed drastically over the last two decades. Prior to the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City on 9/11, most buildings had swinging doors. Only a small percentage of those doors were integrated with an access control system. This setup was primarily trust-based using the ‘‘honor system.”
Security managers trusted no one would tailgate, or that em- ployees would prevent anyone from tailgating with them.
The events of 9/11 solidified the realization among security
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