EDUCATION SECURITY
Back to school security How to future-proof your campus security systems in 2021 by Neil Killick, Leader of Strategic Business, EMEA, at Milestone Systems It has been a life-defining year for all of us, but for students, universities, and colleges, life has been particularly disrupted. A critical time of growth and independence for students has been coupled with social distancing, infection fears, remote learning, and ongoing uncertainty. So, what’s the best way for universities and colleges to improve 22 | August 2021 | IN SECURITY
security and safety before welcoming their students back to campus? Three ways to boost campus safety 1. Audit your existing infrastructure: understand what systems your campus security already uses and what can be repurposed to meet new demands. Campus security was already going through a transformation
pre-Covid. There was more emphasis on streamlined campus experiences. Mobile credentials, for example, were on the rise to promote touchless access control and empower students to access facilities through their everyday devices. Tools implemented pre-Covid can be repurposed to meet evolving public health measures. Mobile credential and access control system
