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Access Control Cabling / Wiring Tutorial

Cabling is a fundamental element of access control systems and ensuring one has the appropriate cabling is key. In this note, we...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago (Info+)

Open Access Controller Guide (Axis, HID VertX & Aero, Isonas, Mercury)

There are dozens of software platforms in the access control market, but few companies make non-proprietary door controllers. We examine four of...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago (Info+)

VMS/VSaaS Access and Intrusion Integration Guide

This 11-page guide explains the fundamentals and challenges of VMS/VSaaS integration with access and intrusion systems. In this report, we...

By Sean Patton - over 1 year ago (Info+)

Hikvision Has "Highest Level of Critical Vulnerability," Impacting 100+ Million Devices

Hikvision has admitted a 9.8 vulnerability that is "the highest level of critical vulnerability—a zero-click unauthenticated remote code execution"...

By John Honovich - over 1 year ago

VMS/VSaaS Camera Integration Guide

This 16-page guide explains the fundamentals and challenges of integrating cameras with VMS/VSaaSes. In this report, we examine the factors...

By Sean Patton - over 1 year ago (Info+)

SentryCard Embedded Fingerprint Reader Card Examined

Biometrics are growing in popularity for access control as a replacement for cards but one developer Sentry Enterprises has embedded biometrics...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago (Info+)

Video Surveillance Resolution Tutorial

Understanding video surveillance resolution can be surprisingly difficult and complex. While the word 'resolution' seems self-explanatory, its use...

By IPVM Team - over 1 year ago (Info+)

Access Strike Selection Guide

Despite being one of the most common access control components, specifying the right electric strike can be deceptively complex. Understanding...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago (Info+)

Contactless Access Credentials Guide

Contactless credentials are the most commonly used for access control systems, but while they look alike externally, important differences...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago (Info+)

VMS and VSaaS Architecture Guide

While VMS and NVRs are the most common choice for new surveillance projects, VSaaSes are growing. Understanding their architecture and related...

By Sean Patton - over 1 year ago (Info+)

Glossary / Acronyms for Video Surveillance

This directory provides definitions and explanations for over 90 common video surveillance industry terms, including links to related IPVM...

By IPVM Team - over 1 year ago

Security Fence Guide

Fences, while low-tech, are often the first layer of defense to keep threats away from sensitive areas or people, playing a part in keeping...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago (Info+)

HID: 91% Of Access Cards Potentially Insecure

HID, one of the world's largest access companies, said at the IPVM Access Control Show that more than 90% of the cards used are potentially...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago (Info+)

Access Control Turnstiles Guide

Turnstiles control pedestrian access to secured areas, essentially becoming moving portions of fences, walls, or barricades for physically stopping...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago (Info+)

Door Hinges Guide

Some of the trickiest access control problems are caused by bad door hinges. From doors not closing right, to locks not locking, worn or...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago (Info+)

Minimum Illumination (Lux) Tested - Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Hanwha, Hikvision, Vivotek

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By Ilya Ignatenko - over 1 year ago (Research)

Lux Rating / Minimum Illumination Guide

Lux ratings are often used by manufacturers to market their cameras' low light abilities, but in reality, these specs cannot be trusted. In...

By IPVM Team - over 1 year ago (Info+)

VMS/VSaaS Management Guide

This 30-page guide provides an in-depth explanation of managing VMS and VSaaS systems. This is part 3 of our upcoming VMS / VSaaS Course,...

By Sean Patton - over 1 year ago (Info+)

Dahua Now Admits Bus Fever Screening Ineffective

For a year Dahua marketed and deployed fever screening on buses. Now, after IPVM inquired about recent Dahua promotions of this, Dahua admits this...

By Robert Wren Gordon - over 1 year ago (Info+)

NFC Is Better Than BLE For Mobile Access

Access show panelists say that while BLE is the most common method of mobile access, NFC is a better-performing option. Inside this report, we...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago (Info+)

Unicorns: Techs Good At Access and Video, Says Access Panel

Installers good at both access and video are mythical 'unicorns' according to an industry executive. Indeed, those experienced with installing both...

By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago (Info+)