Infrastructure

Peter Ainsworth, Product General Manager, Video, Johnson Controls In the transition from legacy analogue to digital security systems, it is important to ensure the network meets the demands of the solution. Whilst offering huge benefits, new technology can also bring challenges, especially with the implications …

Chris Wrench, Product Manager, Paxton We at Paxton recommend following industry best practice to keep access control networks as secure as possible. We would always direct system integrators and security installers to a professional if they have specific questions about network security. However, we would …

Cybersecurity remains a significant threat for any systems which make use of network connectivity. Despite the increased focus of a few years ago following negative reports about security devices, the reality is that awareness of cybersecurity issues is still lower than it should be in …

For forward-thinking system integrators and end users, the Internet of Things (IoT) is not a technology of the future, nor is it something to be avoided. The reality is that today, a huge number of businesses and organisations have embraced IoT technologies and systems, and …

Because of the nature of the smart systems sector, many manufacturers are focused on the creation of either edge devices or central control and management systems. This inevitably means that the advice they offer with regard to cybersecurity concentrates on those two areas within a …