An Overview Of The Johnson Controls P2000 Security Management System

There are many new technologies at ISC West this year. There are also some tried-and-true solutions on display. More mature products have the benefit of being fully vetted and battle-tested, which may make them a more comfortable choice for security customers. I had a couple of discussions on Day 2 of the show about the advantages, and possible drawbacks, of new products. “To a security director, when you say ‘new,’ he translates that into ‘risk,’” says Bill...

To serve various vertical markets and industries effectively, security professionals must recognize that each sector has unique assets, risks, compliance requirements, and operational needs. Instead of offering a one-size-fits-all solution, security system providers must tailor their products, services, and integration strategies to address the distinct requirements of vertical markets. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: Which vertical markets have the greatest growth potential for physical s...

Transportation systems need robust physical security to protect human life, to ensure economic stability, and to maintain national security. Because transportation involves moving large numbers of people and critical goods across vast, often interconnected infrastructure, it presents a highly attractive target for various threats. More threats equate to a greater need for security. We asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the emerging applications of physical security in the transportation...

Keeping beachgoers, swimmers and surfers safe is all in a day’s work for the team at South Maroubra Surf Live Saving Club, and every second counts when an incident unfolds on the water.   One of the most topical issues and threats to those enjoying Australia’s world-renowned beaches is sharks, so for the surf club it made sense to look to smart, new technology to keep those who enjoy the sand and surf safe. Security technology to lifesavers   "Since the club wa...

SwiftConnect, a pioneering provider of connected access enablement, is powering easy, secure, and private access using an iPhone and Apple Watch with the Johnson Controls Software House C•CURE 9000 access control system. The SwiftConnect AccessCloud platform integration with the Software House C•CURE 9000 access control system makes it possible for Software House C•CURE 9000 customers to take advantage of the employee badge in Apple Wallet for physical access. Deployments of emp...

It may sound like a small change, but installing security cameras on a property can significantly impact occupant and visitor behavior by enabling more accountability. This is notable for environments such as K-12 schools where occupants are younger and more impulsive. Lack of visibility A public school system on the East Coast faced frequent incidents of bullying, vandalism, and theft among students as well as the harassment of faculty and staff and was struggling to keep its occupants accou...