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    • ICT Today — July/August/September 2026 (Vol. 47, No. 3)

    July 2026 · Vol. 47, No. 3

    • Smart Security, Smarter Infrastructure: How AI-Driven Security Is Delivering Business Intelligence
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      Heather Randolph*For decades, security systems operated on a simple premise: watch, record, and review. Cameras captured footage that was only examined after something went wrong. The system was inherently reactive, and that limitation was accepted as the nature of the work, but a new era is upon us.*      14 min

    ICT Today — October/November/December 2025 (Vol. 46, No. 4)

    October 2025 · Vol. 46, No. 4

    • Securing ICT in Special Premises: Lessons from Underground Mines, Rail Systems, Airports, and Campuses
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      Javier Macias*Cyber threats to every interconnected environment are increasing rapidly. The average time for an adversary to move across a network has dropped to a record low of 48 minutes, with the fastest breakout happening in just 51 seconds.*      14 min

    ICT Today — April/May/June 2021 (Vol. 42, No. 2)

    April 2021 · Vol. 42, No. 2

    • Emerging PoE Technology Possibilities for the Intelligent Healthcare Market
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      Dwight StewartDue to improved PoE standards, allowing for up to 100 W per port, the senior care industry is on the cusp of realizing the full potential of IoT-enabled facilities. This article presents a variety of data and control use cases through the lens of PoE-enabled smart building technology, revealing myriad benefits for owners, operators, employees, and the residents and family members in their care.      12 min

    ICT Today — January/February/March 2021 (Vol. 42, No. 1)

    January 2021 · Vol. 42, No. 1

    • AI in ESS—How Artificial Intelligence is Enhancing Physical Security
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      Nicholas Larkins, RCDD, CTS, LEED AP BD+CArtificial intelligence (AI) has been a major disruptor in many parts of the economy. The built environment is no exception. Learn about the numerous examples and ideas of how AI can and will modify the norm of planning, designing, and implementing electronic safety and security (ESS) throughout vertical industries.      15 min

    ICT Today — July/August/September 2020 (Vol. 41, No. 3)

    July 2020 · Vol. 41, No. 3

    • Access Control at the Cabinet Level: The First Line of Defense in the Cybersecurity Roadmap
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      Ashish MoondraFor physical security, there are basic guidelines that should be part of a cybersecurity roadmap and strategy. As higher amounts of confidential data get stored in the cloud, physical access control at the cabinet level is crucial. Discover the myriad of solutions that vary based on the level of security, management modes and budgets.      17 min

    ICT Today — July/August/September 2019 (Vol. 40, No. 4)

    July 2019 · Vol. 40, No. 4

    • “Juice Jacking” Puts the Squeeze on Private Data
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      Jeff Beavers, RCDD, OSP, CFHP      3 min
    • Security Gets a Boost from ICT, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Smart Cities
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    ICT Installation Practices Field Guide - Volume 1 - General Cabling - 2nd Edition

    Vol. I, No. 1

    • Designating Work Areas
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    Steve Surfaro
    By understanding the many security advancements since 2013, ICT professionals can learn about the latest technology trends, newly established profitable technology paths, and how ICT is championing smart city development.
    21 min
  • Commissioning Access Control Systems in 7 Phases
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    F. Patrick Mahoney, RCDD, CSI CDTFor the last couple of years, access control has achieved a higher rate of growth than either video surveillance or intruder alarms. Enterprise owners are increasingly upgrading legacy systems and installing more sophisticated and advanced access control systems. These systems need commissioning and more complex testing to function optimally.    19 min
  • The 5 Ds of Perimeter Protection
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    Anthony Frassetta, RCDD, PSPDiscover the principles of security-in-depth in order to design and deploy the appropriate connectivity for enterprise customers. Security-in-depth is based on the application of five fundamental security strategies, also known as the 5D methodology: Deter, Detect, Deny, Delay and Defend.    15 min