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Acoustical Doors with Built-In Bullet Resistance
Krieger’s acoustical doors protect against unwanted sound in campus labs, lecture halls, and libraries by exceeding the ANSI S12.60-2002 standard. Plus, they come with a UL 752 bullet resistance rating up to Level 3 for an extra layer of protection.
Enhanced Security Options
UL 752 is the most widely used and accepted rating system for ballistic-grade materials. Krieger’s acoustical door with built-in Level 3 rating will stop 3 shots from a .44 Magnum handgun. Higher ratings up to Level 10 are available, including Level 7, which will
stop 5 shots from an AR-15 rifle.
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“ IT’S IMPORTANT TO FOSTER
A CULTURE OF SECURITY BEST PRACTICES WITH ALL STUDENTS AND FACULTY.”
2. Scalability - As you consider an upgrade to your access control system, it’s important to choose a highly scalable solution. With an open architecture system, you can add new technologies as they’re introduced or convert one system, facility, or campus at a time. You can also pilot new solutions before full-scale deployment and have greater confidence in your system over the long term.
For example, if you want to introduce mobile credentials, consider rolling it out in phases. Some institutions have tested mobile credentials with just one cohort of students. It’s possible to implement the solution within one department or campus, and then expand.
3. Unified solutions – A unified platform brings all your secu- rity systems together seamlessly, improving situational awareness, and enabling a more proactive approach to security.
Such systems also reduce onboarding time since security per- sonnel only need to learn one set of commands and one interface. You can support your staff by digitizing your standard operating pro- cedures (SOPs) within the unified platform. Step-by-step instructions integrated within the system guide your team so they follow best practices. Configure your system to include prompts or reminders, send alerts, or trigger workflows when certain conditions are met.
For example, when a secured door is left open for more than 10 minutes, the system could sound an alarm, notify a security of- ficer, or take another appropriate action. With digitized SOPs, your staff members don’t need to memorize what to do or search for an instruction manual. All steps are at their fingertips, programmed right into the system.
A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH
While modern access control and identity management systems are easily capable of coping with a multitude of unique challenges, they can’t prevent human error from introducing vulnerabilities.
If a student leaves the lab door open or a front desk associate buzzes in a visitor without proper vetting, it undermines the security measures in place. Likewise, if a staff member opens a suspicious email, it could open the door to a cyberattack.
Thus, in addition to implementing modern technology so- lutions, it’s important to foster a culture of security best practices with all students and faculty. Help them understand the security measures in place and the tools they can use. Encourage them to do their part to keep the campus secure and operating smoothly.
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