Smarter Security Unveils Groundbreaking Fastlane Interlock® Mantrap AUSTIN, TX – April 4, 2024 – Introducing the Fastlane Interlock dual barrier “mantrap” – the cutting-edge turnstile solution for high-security areas. Designed to increase access control standards, the Fastlane Interlock sets a new benchmark in security technology with its robust features and construction. “The insights from conversations around anti-tailgating led to the development of our industry’s first turnkey mantrap solution – Fastlane Interlock,” shared Smarter Security Vice President, Clayton Brown. Meticulously crafte ..read more

Data Centers have the important responsibility to secure vast amounts of sensitive data. With the increasing sophistication of security threats, ensuring the integrity of these facilities is crucial. Effective safeguards can’t end at cyber protection alone; a comprehensive approach employs layered defenses to address all potential vulnerabilities from every angle. Physical security is necessary to secure what is considered the “gold” of our generation, digital assets. With insider threats, bad actors, social engineering, or unrealizing employees, human error can be the downfall of your securit ..read more

Smarter Security is thrilled to present our BIGGEST showcase yet at the upcoming ISC West in Vegas. Bringing along some of our most popular products, attendees will be able to live demo customized and technology-integrated turnstiles, including the Glassgate 150, Glassgate 155, Glassgate 300, and Glassgate 400, as well as our exclusive Door Detective SG. To push this lineup further, we are also bringing along the NEW Fastlane Interlock, our dual-barrier turnstile solution for strict enforcement of high security areas. We checked in with our team to gain insight on their excitement, perspective ..read more

Turnstiles are a type of security gate that allows a person with proper credentials to pass through the entrance and restrict passage to unauthorized guests. This technology often integrates with other intelligent security systems to manage the flow of people in various settings. This technology is necessary in fast-paced environments where security concerns are common, such as office buildings, class-A high rises, government institutions, and university campuses. Optical turnstiles offer a controlled and monitored way of entry and exit, ensuring that only authorized individuals can access sen ..read more

After a highly vetted search for the next Smarter Security representative, our team has welcomed Clayton Allison as our Mid-Atlantic Region Sales manager. Allison firmly believes in the importance of collaboration between operations and sales, which has propelled several accomplishments in his career. With his background and customer-driven approach, we found his qualities not only align with our work, but fuel our mission to continuously grow in perspective and quality. His proclaimed specialty is “developing an environment where mediocrity has no place.” Eager to learn more, we sat down to h ..read more

In our rapidly changing world, security threats have become a common challenge. It’s crucial to be aware of and implement strong physical security measures. With the increasing number of security breaches, it’s evident that no individual or organization is entirely safe from risks if their security isn’t robust enough. Physical security is the practice of protecting people and their physical assets. It serves as a shield against unauthorized access and protects against theft, vandalism, and violence. In workplaces, educational facilities, and other public spaces, physical security is the first ..read more

With any security strategy, it is essential to implement physical barriers and access points ensuring that only the right people have access to a specific area. This goal is achieved through access control security, where an authorized individual is given access to specific areas while also restricting unauthorized personnel. When it comes to comprehensive security coverage, concepts such as tailgating and piggybacking are common threats. But, what exactly is tailgating and piggybacking, and how do each of these relate to access control security? At a general level, tailgating is where an unau ..read more

LOCATED IN NEW YORK CITY’S Financial District, 7 World Trade Center (7 WTC) was the first tower to be rebuilt after the September 11, 2001, terror attacks that destroyed the Twin Towers—part of the original World Trade Center complex. The 52-story tower, which has 1.7 million square feet of office space, opened in May 2006. The building is owned and managed by Silverstein Properties, Inc., and is home to several high-profile tenants, including Moody’s and the New York Academy of Sciences. Because the building is located on a symbolic site in New York City and is leased to capacity, security is ..read more

Robert Casarez, the Senior Business and Technology Specialist for Auxiliary Operations at the University of Notre Dame, oversees technology and strategic processes for a division that is responsible for a variety of departments and locations across campus, from the conference center to laundry facilities to dining halls. Casarez used a planned dining hall renovation as an opportunity to solve several design challenges. “It was important to us that any changes we implemented would allow students move in and out of the building quickly and efficiently. Indiana winters can be tough! We also n ..read more

Founded in 1885 the University of St. Thomas is largest private Catholic university in St. Paul, Minnesota. With an enrollment of over 10,000 undergraduate & graduate students, the University is known for its high academic standards and exceptional student experience. As with any university campus, traffic flow and security are top priorities. In an effort to streamline meal plan access and prevent theft, the University invested in Smarter Security’s Fastlane® turnstiles with integrated biometric technology leading to a 70% decrease in queuing and a 50% reduction in meal theft. Challen ..read more