Brigham Young University’s robust security program includes 25 officers, 15 supervisors, and 400 academy-trained student employees. To better coordinate these departments, BYU wanted a solution that would unify operations and improve efficiency. They selected Genetec's Operations Center, a solution for...
The current state of campus access control was the focus of a joint panel discussion with members of the Northeast Colleges and Universities Security Association (NECUSA) and NACCU. Topics surrounded reporting structures, obstacles, investments, lockdowns, and plans for access control...
With an enrollment of more than 3,200 students, Northeast Mississippi Community College (NEMCC) faced significant challenges with its outdated card and physical security systems. The door access solution had reached end-of-life, and their manual card production process was time-consuming...
As higher ed and other markets confront an increasingly sophisticated threat environment, security leaders are prioritizing integrated platforms and advanced credentials. These are among the key findings of the annual 2025 State of Security and Identity Report just released by...
Users of Schlage mobile credentials – such as student IDs and employee badges – can now have secure access directly from their wrist. With their newly launched support for mobile credentials in Google Wallet on ‘Wear OS by Google’ smartwatches,...
Genetec released its annual 2025 Physical Security Report comprised of survey data collected in from more than 5,500 global security professionals. Respondents included end users, channel partners, and consultants. Key findings include: In 2024, 57% of end users say their...
Access control in higher education is no longer just about securing perimeter doors. Today, lockdown technology, interior space security, and classroom cameras are all part of a complex equation. To discuss the topic, physical security leaders from Brigham Young University...
HID has announced a new integration with Microsoft Entra ID that enables organizations to use their existing physical access cards for multi-factor authentication (MFA) to Entra ID and Microsoft 365. Microsoft mandates MFA for certain user categories, and now organizations...
In this episode of CampusIDNews chat, Jeff Bransfield discusses how campuses are looking at biometrics to replace traditional access control methods like ID cards or mobile credentials. Biometrics, such as face and palm recognition, are becoming popular in gyms, athletic...
Generative AI is showing promising potential for enhancing productivity and personalizing learning experiences in the education sector. AI tools are helping educators automate administrative tasks, generate lesson plans and even create personalized learning pathways for students. According to McKinsey, generative...
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