Archive for April, 2025

Why Mobile Access Control Is Gaining Momentum in Healthcare

In healthcare, every second counts—and so does every access point. From medication rooms and emergency departments to administrative suites and staff-only elevators, hospitals and clinics must secure a wide variety of spaces without slowing anyone down. Enter mobile access control—a ...

Senior Care Centers: How to Keep Residents Safe Without Making Them Feel Locked In

Security in senior care facilities isn’t just about protection—it’s about preserving dignity, independence, and comfort while keeping residents safe. In today’s world, senior care security systems must strike a delicate balance: preventing wandering, deterring unauthorized visitors, and responding to emergencies—without ...

Vacant Suites, Active Threats: Why Empty Spaces Need Security Too

It’s easy to assume that empty spaces are low risk. After all, no tenants, no visitors—what could go wrong? Plenty. At SSP, we see it all the time: vacant commercial suites that become magnets for trespassers, theft, vandalism, and liability ...

5 Security Metrics That Actually Matter (And How to Track Them)

When it comes to physical security, most organizations focus on the tools: cameras, badges, alarms, gates. But what often gets overlooked is this simple truth:🔍 You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Without tracking meaningful security performance metrics, it’s impossible ...

Keeping the Human Element in Modern Security Systems

We live in an era of AI-driven cameras, cloud-based access control, and real-time alerts—but no matter how advanced the technology becomes, people still matter. In fact, in the most secure environments, the human element remains the single most adaptable, responsive, ...

What School IT Directors Need to Know About Physical Security Integration

Modern school security doesn’t live in silos. As access control systems, video surveillance, and intercoms become smarter and more cloud-connected, they’re relying more heavily on IT infrastructure—and that means school IT directors are becoming key players in campus safety. Physical ...

Security Planning for School Events: Open Doors, Controlled Access

Whether it’s a Friday night football game, a spring musical, or parent-teacher conferences, school events create a unique challenge for campus security—open doors, increased traffic, and lots of unfamiliar faces. These events are essential for community engagement, but without the ...

The Role of Access Logs in Investigating Warehouse Incidents

From missing inventory to unauthorized access, incidents in warehouse environments can disrupt operations and cost thousands in losses. But in the aftermath of a security event, one tool can make all the difference: your access logs. Modern access control systems ...

Security Solutions for Construction Sites: Protecting Tools, Equipment, and Trailers

Construction sites are high-value, high-risk environments. With heavy machinery, costly tools, and minimal overnight staff, they’re a magnet for theft and vandalism. In fact, the National Equipment Register estimates that construction theft results in up to $1 billion in annual ...

Access Control for Loading Docks: Keeping Your Entry Points Secure

Loading docks are one of the most vulnerable points in any warehouse. With a constant flow of personnel, delivery trucks, and shipments coming and going, it's easy for unauthorized individuals to slip through unnoticed. That’s why smart warehouse access control ...

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