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The people out in cyberspace that invade users' privacy are usually the ones users prepare to protect themselves from. Still, what if those people weren’t the only threats to be wary of? According to a recent report from Forrester, this is the case more often than users think. Insider threats at security firms caused 59% of data security incidents over the last year, typically consisting of accounts being misused by internal employees or business associates, resulting in data leaks that...

Regular service and maintenance of all security systems are essential to ensure a high level of protection. With cloud-based solutions, updates and other services can be done remotely, contributing to cost efficiency and sustainability. At its most basic, cloud-based solutions give installers access to remote maintenance reports, automatically store configuration backup files, and provide remote firmware upgrades and user management, to name a few. adoption of cloud-based systems There is no...

ACRE International's SPC protects the museum, which promotes information on maritime subjects comprehensively and interactively by employing multimedia techniques. Intrusion detection SPC is ACRE International's flagship intrusion detection product. It helps protect the museum's main attractions, such as their permanent interactive room called "People-Ships-Ports."  Another exhibition, "Boats of People of the World," is a rich collection of boats varying from an Eskimo kayak to a Ve...

This article offers an in-depth look at current trends in access control and make predictions for the year ahead in the industry, focusing mainly on advancements in integration, including a few examples from Vanderbilt's very own ACTpro.  In addition to this, Vanderbilt will also discuss why integration is so important in the access control industry. Without further ado, here's what Vanderbilt thinks users need to know about access control integration to stay ahead of the curve. Importanc...

Over the last few years, the presence of the cloud has created significant changes in the field of access control, and for good reasons. Cloud-based access control not only produces reliable, real-time control of the organization but can also be fully integrated with third-party systems to help mitigate and limit risks within the organization.  Flexible and robust security protocols  The cloud ultimately eliminates old hardware and improves on new security protocols with minimal eff...

Maritime Culture Center is a branch of the National Maritime Museum in Gdańsk, Poland. The Maritime Culture Center (MCC) promotes information on maritime subjects in a comprehensive and interactive way by employing multimedia techniques. The main attraction of MCC is a permanent interactive room called ‘People-Ships-Ports.’ Another exhibition, ‘Boats of People of the World,’ is a rich collection of boats, varying from an Eskimo kayak to a Venetian gondola. The MCC also o...

The cloud-based access control and video management system was recently installed at the city’s marina where it has integrated with their booking system, Harba. Harba booking system There are 750 members with boats in the Vejle marina, and through the Harba booking system; they are issued a 6-digit personal PIN code or a tag. With this PIN code, they can then access and use the facilities of the marina, such as the toilets, showers, laundry rooms, and kitchen. The PIN is inputted into t...

The SolarWinds cyberattack of 2020 was cited by security experts as “one of the potentially largest penetrations of Western governments” since the Cold War. This attack put cybersecurity front and center on people’s minds again. Hacking communication protocol The attack targeted the US government and reportedly compromised the treasury and commerce departments and Homeland Security. What’s interesting about the SolarWinds attack is that it was caused by the exploit...

Vanderbilt Industries US has utilized the company’s engineering expertise to create efficient and effective Recurring-Monthly-Revenue (RMR) security solutions. RMR security solutions RMR results in systems that are as simple to fit as they are to use. Not only are these systems easy to specify and secure to setup in moments, but they also guarantee a recurring monthly revenue stream. Below are some of the most standard frequently asked questions regarding Recurring-Monthly-Revenue (RMR)...

Redlands Unified School District, located in San Bernardino Country, California, hosts more than 21,000 students across its 16 elementary schools, four middle schools and four high schools. School security is paramount for the district. It’s taken extra precautions, including a focus on lockdown procedures across its locations and the district office. K-12 school security can be challenging, especially with the uniqueness of Redlands High School. It’s an older facility that was cons...

ACRE, a globally renowned provider of security products and solutions for the access control, intrusion, smart traffic and video surveillance markets, has announced that the ACRE brands – RS2, Vanderbilt and Open Options – will launch ACT ID, a new cloud-based mobile credential application that enables organizations to utilize both iOS and Android smartphones with existing WaveLynx multi-technology readers for secure access to doors in office buildings, government facilities, healthc...

Vanderbilt, a renowned provider of state-of-the-art video, access control and intrusion security systems, announced the introduction of Vanderbilt Mobile ACT ID, featuring zero-touch, cloud-issued credentials for seamless integration into its access control solutions. The result is the ability to easily issue new credentials, as well as instantly grant and restrict access for office buildings, government facilities, healthcare institutions, schools, residences and a growing variety of enterprise...

Vanderbilt, a global provider of state-of-the-art security systems, announced the launch of their VCredential cloud-based credential management platform. Following the introduction of the Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) reader family in conjunction with ACT Enterprise in October 2019, Vanderbilt’s increased expansion in this market responds to the continuing trend toward virtualization and a shift toward touchless door access.  VCredential is a cloud-based credential management platform...

The spearhead of ACT365’s benefits is that it is hosted in the cloud and therefore delivers remote access and instant management to protect the premises. Access control and video management are key security systems. ACT365 creates a complete system, delivering a force that gives business owners far greater visibility and control of their property. If there is somebody at a site entrance, one can verify the person and open the door with a click of a button - all from the smartphone. Consid...

As places of work start actively planning to safely open, Vanderbilt are providing customers with smart and reliable strategies to help create a safer environment for staff and visitors. Topics include: Creating social distancing solutions to allocate time slots and to ease people traffic flows Reducing transmission among employees by creating contact tracing reports on one’s access control system Maintaining healthy business operations by using one’s access control system to r...

ACRE brands Vanderbilt and ComNet have recently launched a giveaway of branded reusable face masks. The giveaway aligns with the return to work of many companies and employees across EMEA following the COVID-19 outbreak. There are many health and safety benefits to wearing a face mask, with reusable masks proving to be efficient and convenient for wearers. With this in mind, Vanderbilt and ComNet have decided to distribute free reusable face masks amongst their customer base. The masks are whi...

“The ACTpro-1500 door controller is in compliance with the following EU Directives for CE marking: the Directive 2014/30/EU (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive), and the Directive 2011/65/EU (Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances Directive).” Overall: The ACTpro-1500 is a single-door IP Controller with a dual-port Ethernet switch. The ACTpro-1500 controller supports 60,000 users, 2,000 user groups, door station technology (ACTpro-100 and ACTpro-120) and wirele...

In the era of the smartphone, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) is transforming the future of access control. This removes the need for a physical card or tag and replaces it with a secure Bluetooth credential that communicates with the reader to grant or deny access. As a fast follower of this technology, Vanderbilt will be introducing: A range of BLE readers A contactless door release button in the same look & feel as the Bluetooth readers Virtual credentials available through ACTpro Softwar...

The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus has presented a challenge to communities and businesses. As businesses start actively planning to open their places of work safely, Vanderbilt is providing their customers with smart and reliable strategies to help create a safer environment for staff and visitors. At Vanderbilt, they have explored best practices for protecting employees and visitors when they come to a building. Check out some of the solutions below as the company aims to help businesses crea...

Earlier this month, Vanderbilt introduced Facial Recognition Terminals into their access control portfolio. These products are touchless technology that enables skin temperature measurement and masked individual identification during facial and palm verification at access points. They interface with Vanderbilt’s ACTpro on-premise and ACT365 cloud-based access control solutions, and communicate with the systems via a Wiegand output. From the company’s Product Management: “...

Contact traceability reporting is the latest feature to be added to ACT365, the cloud-based access control and video management system. The latest feature to the award-winning cloud system carries a wealth of features and benefits primed toward helping system-users adhere to new health and safety standards due to COVID-19. For instance, thanks to contact traceability reporting, users of ACT365 can now successfully: Track potentially infected employees and the doors they enter See people who...

One important feature for a copper extension product could be to maintain the network integrity. This ensures that the network speed (wire speed) of the link is maintained at either 100Mbps or 10Mbs and that the connection is fully symmetrical. By doing this it is possible to integrate units into an Ethernet network with complete confidence that the links in no way degrades the performance of the network as they operate at the chosen speed. It should also be added at this stage that the line sp...

This is a simple rule that will help businesses implement new health and safety measures due to COVID-19. Following a few quick steps, one can setup notifications for when a door has been used a specific number of times to have its surface cleaned. This will ensure that the doors that are being more commonly used by customers and staff can be cleaned more regularly. How it works: One can create a new rule under Rules, titled “Clean door every 5 users.” Under Door, select the spe...

Vanderbilt has explored best practices for protecting employees and visitors when they come to a building. Below, Vanderbilt outlines a scenario of how the products can be used for area counting and pre-booking systems for occupancy management when social distancing. Example Scenario: Vanderbilt’s access control solutions can manage the number of people in an area at any one time. Automated people counting systems offer a method of counting and limiting access to certain areas. Oper...

Regular service and maintenance of all security systems is very important to ensure a high level of security. With cloud-based solutions, updates and other services can be done remotely, which contributes to cost efficiency and sustainability. "There is no doubt that access control solutions will be increasingly cloud-based systems," says Alex Holmström, Sales Director at ACRE International, which includes Vanderbilt Industries. ACRE International - with the Vanderbilt brand - is a global...

Vanderbilt’s Bluetooth Low Energy readers have been nominated as a finalist in the Benchmark Innovation Awards 2020. The readers have been nominated in the Access Control category. Benchmark believes that the future of the electronic security sector lies in the creation of innovative and smart solutions. The Benchmark Innovation Awards recognize that it is vital that manufacturers deliver innovation that both enhances the technological capabilities of their products, and allow those deve...

ACRE brands, Vanderbilt and ComNet have announced the release of an Online Events and Learning page on their website. The launch of this new resource is in response to the current postponement of tradeshow events amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Outlining what visitors to the Online Events and Learning page can expect, Ross Wilks, Head of Marketing Communications, Vanderbilt Industries explains “Our commitment is to make the customer’s security journey the best possible experience and...

Vanderbilt recently hosted a webinar discussing the company’s ACTpro access control system, hosted by Michael Byrden, Strategic Partnership Manager. Such was the webinar’s popularity; it was ran on three separate occasions to meet demand. Much positive feedback was received from attendees, as well as some follow-up questions. Below are some of the most common follow-up questions attendees to the ACTpro webinar had. Does a single door mean two readers? Yes. All ACT Controllers s...

In the first of Vanderbilt and ComNet’s upcoming webinar series, the ACRE companies will be tackling the topic of card cloning and reader hacking in access control. The webinar takes place on Wednesday 22 April, at 10 am (CET) and will last 45 minutes. The host of the webinar is Andrew Fulton, Director of Business Development for Access Control at Vanderbilt. “During this webinar, I will discuss and demonstrate the issues surrounding card cloning and reader hacking in the access con...

A new version of ACT365, the cloud-based access control and video management solution from Vanderbilt, has recently been released. The new release, version 1.5.1, is enhanced with a new video player. Improvements in this new video player include: Improved performance with loading times for live and recorded video approximately 1-2 seconds Seamless transition between live and recorded video in one window New video stream controls and layout Video stream controls The video stream controls...