The Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in their study of attacks on Houses of Worship, said communication and preparedness are key to preventing attacks at worship facilities, and if they should occur, surviving...
Sielox, an established industry leader in layered access control solutions, announces new releases of the company’s industry-proven AnyWare™ Browser Based Mobile Access Control Solution and CLASS™ Emergency Notification and Response Solution. “We...
Smart technology has come a long way in the past two decades. Just by saying "Alexa..." you can turn lights on and off in your home, play any music you want, start your car, and more. More recently, churches have begun to adopt smart technology to transform how church...
Facilities Managers, Executive Pastors, Elder Boards, and administrative staff all share the burden of being good stewards over the building and business operations of the church. That's why it's important for them to have the knowledge and skills needed to carry out...
When planning for any upgrade to a church’s existing facility or a new building project, consider these things regarding the safety of your congregants and community
We know that when you attend CFX’s conference & expo, one of your goals is to expand your knowledge base and skill levels. That’s why we created CFX Masterclasses this year! The masterclasses will each be held on Monday, October 24 at 1:00 PM and will last 4...
By Chris Grollnek Active Shooter Events (ASEs) continue to create safety concerns for the communities trying to live their lives. The daily reports of ASEs create fear, reduce confidence in facility security, and focus far too heavily on law enforcement. Active...
An overview of CISA’s new guidelines By Antoinette King Traditionally houses of worship (HoWs) are safe havens within the communities they serve. Many have open-door policies and welcome all who enter with no questions asked as a means to encourage people to seek...
Once considered a safe haven, places of worship are increasingly becoming a target for domestic terrorism. Fortunately, there are now firearms detection and emergency communications technologies available to keep worship communities out of harm's way. New...
In the second part of this series we introduced the idea of the holistic approach to church safety, which looks at not just the physical building, but at the church's data, finances, and members, to ensure every important aspect of the church is addressed when...
In response to customer demands, Marshall Electronics, a leading manufacturer of broadcast and pro AV cameras and equipment, is continuing to update and add features to its POV and PTZ camera models, including accessory add-ons and easy field-upgradable firmware....
In the first part of our series, we discussed a report from the Department of Homeland Security's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) study of the phenomenon of attacks on houses of worship. Looking at data from the period of 2009-2019, the study...
In light of another tragic attack on a church last week, it's time to have a stark look at and a frank discussion about security at your church. Summer is almost here, which makes it likely there will be a similar attack in the weeks and months ahead. Sadly, attacks...
From cameras to access control and more, discover the tools available to keep your facility safe
Keeping your church family safe from cyber criminals can be challenging, but there are some new (and not so new) ways to help.
Professional advice on what’s required for volunteers versus staff
Further protects Connect Series amplifiers from cyberattacks while also preventing rogue devices from connecting to the local network and more
These ladies from Mosaic Christian Church have much to say on how they built their safety team from scratch. There’s more to it than just having armed guards!
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