The control of persons, vehicles, and materials by using security measures in a protected area.

Data that has been gathered and collated in a way that makes sense and provides context to the end user, enabling him or her to take appropriate action.

In access control technology, the process of confirming the correctness of a claimed identity.

In access control, the use of a person’s physical characteristics, such as fingerprint or iris pattern, to authenticate identity.

An effort to maintain key business processes by planning for and mitigating threats to normal operation, such as terrorism and severe weather.

A method of improving security through strategic building design, as well as the use of other environmental, organizational, or mechanical tactics.

A software process that makes panoramic images more usable for the human eye.

An attack that exploits gaps in security coverage to gain access to a system or facility.

The process of responding to an emergency event or reports of suspicious activity.