ONVIF, a global standardization initiative for IP-based physical security products, has released Profile Q, the specification that features quick and easy discovery, setup and configuration of conformant devices as well as advanced security features.
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ONVIF has announced the Release Candidate for Profile A, a draft specification that establishes an interface for access control clients and expands the configuration options for ONVIF conformant access control systems.
Underwriters Laboratories explains why UL 1981 and UL 827, standards that cover central station facilities and services, are being updated to reflect the times.
UL’s relationship with the alarm industry spans more than 90 years. At the outset, Underwriters Laboratories was asked by both the alarm and insurance industries to develop a means for defining alarm services and uniform performance of equipment.
Ingersoll Rand Security Technologies announced the Schlage FIPS 201-1 (Federal Information Processing Standards Publication) AD-Series of locks, which provide enhanced connectivity options to lower door-opening costs. Both the AD-301 hardwired and AD-401 wireless locks are sold as a complete system with specific FIPS 201-1 compliant components, including the lock and reader.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) awarded ASIS International a Safety Act certification for its organizational resilience standard, ANSI/ASIS.SPC.1:2009 Organizational Resilience: Security, Preparedness and Continuity Management Systems - Requirements with Guidance for Use.
The Electronic Security Association (ESA) is seeking standard change proposals. In 2007, the ESA received approval for its first standard, ANSI/ESA SRSS-01-2007, for remote supervising station. This standard, developed by ESA, provided a guide for the monitoring of fire alarm systems at a remote station as identified in NFPA 72.