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Visitor sign-in books back up downed computer systems
Monday, May 9, 2016 by Andrew Jones
After recent news about hackers forcing a group of hospitals to shut down its computer systems, it’s worth noting that some organizations have a backup plan for their electronic visitor management protocol.
When a virus attacks or the power goes out, people have to find another way to keep doing their jobs. Doctors and nurses rely on paper records to service their patients, and security personnel break out sign-in books to badge and track visitors and vendors.
“Fortunately, ...
How to tell which Threshold badge style
you ordered last time
Tuesday, April 26, 2016 by Paul Kazlauskas
To all our customers, we appreciate your business and want to make sure you get the correct Threshold product so that your security protocol isn't interrupted. We have a lot of badge styles, so we understand it may be hard to reorder the right one. Please use the steps below to reorder quickly and accurately.
Here’s how to reorder your Threshold Books FAST!
Reorder in 3 easy steps:
(Applies to these products)
1) Look on the duplicate record sheet. (see red arrow ...
"Tailgating" as a security breach, part III
Friday, April 22, 2016 by Paul Kazlauskas
In 2015, fellow Threshold Blogger Andy Jones posted a two-part story about “Tailgating” as a security breach. Andy defined “tailgating” (AKA piggybacking), explained why it’s a problem, and outlined 10 ways to prevent it (see links to his previous parts at the end of this post).
Today, I will expand on the physical security tools (AKA anti-tailgating devices) that facilities can implement to solve the problem. Choosing the right anti-tailgating device ...
Security crisis in the workplace - tips for before, during, and after
Wednesday, March 30, 2016 by Paul Kazlauskas
As we’ve seen for many years now, incidents of human-created terror or natural disasters can happen anywhere in the world. Schools, healthcare facilities, and businesses of all kinds are vulnerable. There is no longer a mythical place of “it can’t happen here”. Security departments need to be well-versed in crisis management.
Here are some security practices that have helped organizations like yours plan for a workplace emergency, as well as critical things to ...
6 benefits of an electronic visitor management system
Thursday, February 4, 2016 by Paul Kazlauskas
Electronic visitor management systems are used to sign-in and track visitors who come to visit a facility. They are the electronic version of the traditional visitor sign-in book. There are numerous benefits to having an electronic visitor management system over a manual visitor sign-in book.
1. Accuracy. Visitor information is recorded more uniformly and correctly than with a visitor log book. Since a receptionist is either typing in the information or a driver’s license/business ...
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