Why Security and Safety Go Hand-in-Hand in Industrial Facilities
When people talk about securing industrial facilities, they usually picture surveillance cameras, alarms, and access control systems. And when they talk about safety, they think PPE, warning signs, and OSHA compliance. But here’s the truth: you can’t fully have one ...
How Visitor Management Is Evolving in Outpatient and Specialty Clinics
In outpatient and specialty care clinics, the waiting room is more than just a space—it’s a gateway. It’s where security, privacy, efficiency, and compassion must all coexist. Unlike hospitals, these clinics often have smaller teams, less formal security infrastructure, and ...
Security for On-Call Staff: How to Manage After-Hours Access Safely
In healthcare, emergencies don’t respect business hours. When patients need care, staff must come and go—sometimes at 2 a.m., on weekends, or during holidays. That’s why after-hours access control is one of the most important—and most overlooked—parts of a facility’s ...
How to Manage Building Access During Tenant Vacancies and Office Moves
Summer isn’t just about sunshine and slower schedules—in the commercial property world, it’s peak season for office turnover. As leases end, new tenants move in, and spaces sit temporarily empty, building security becomes more complex. With so many people—vendors, movers, ...
The Psychology of Access: How Security Systems Affect Behavior
Most people think of access control as a technical layer of security—badges, keypads, readers, mobile credentials. But access systems do more than keep doors locked or log entry attempts—they shape how people behave, how they move, and how seriously they ...
How to Prepare Your School Security System for the Summer Break
The last bell rings, students head home, and classrooms go quiet—but for school security systems, summer is no time to go to sleep. In fact, the weeks between May and August are often when schools are most vulnerable to trespassing, ...
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 ...
