Security Perspectives

Season 4 of Security Perspectives, held in Nashville, Tennessee, in early 2025, covered a wide range of topics and trends at ASSA ABLOY’s Integrated Access Management and Security Summit. In episode 1, we sat down with Robert Bagley from Caltech and Frank Zaccaria, Senior Project Manager at ZBeta, Inc., to discuss how colleges and universities are using security consultants on projects involving e...

This episode examines how universities like Georgia Tech and Penn State strategically implemented large-scale access control systems to enhance campus security, streamline operations, and enhance the student experience. Learn how and why these two universities went from small to large-scale installations of access control locks. Learn their stories on how they got there and how they are improving...

Lee Odess is widely recognized as a leading authority in the access control industry, helping organizations rethink security through innovation and forward-looking strategy. As CEO of The Access Control Collective (TACC), he oversees a collection of media platforms that shape the conversation around modern access control and smart lock technology. We sat down with Lee following his State of the Un...

In this episode, we explore how the University of Arizona is redefining mobile credential adoption through a truly agnostic approach. Instead of locking into a single platform or technology ecosystem, the university built a strategy centered on flexibility, student choice, and future-ready integrations. Hear how their team navigated partnerships, infrastructure decisions, and campus-wide communica...

For Season 3 of Security Perspectives, we are coming to you straight from Salt Lake City, Utah to discuss a wide variety of topics and trends we covered in our Integrated Access Management and Security Summit earlier this year. For our season premier, we sit down with Steve Goodman from Brigham Young University and Todd Williams from the University of Pittsburgh to discuss the nuances and complexi...

In recent years, university campuses have experienced a surge in e-commerce deliveries, leading to an urgent need for effective package management solutions to handle the growing volume. In Episode 2 of Security Perspectives, Adam Waskewics from Luxer One and Dana Robbins-Murray from the University of Arizona discuss the implementation and use of smart lockers, along with the advantages of establi...

Ensuring an effortless student experience means paying attention to every detail, including how students access buildings. From the pivotal role of leadership foresight to getting support for the transition to new technology, Megan Hembree from Clemson University and Tim Nyblom from HID walk us through what it takes to roll out mobile access across university campuses.

In our industry, the rapid evolution of consumer electronics shapes the demands for commercial electronic solutions. Essentially, people want the same conveniences of smart home devices to be available at their workplaces—simpler, faster, and smarter. For our season finale, we sit down with Jeff Bransfield from ASSA ABLOY Door Security Solutions to discuss how two recent brand acquisitions, Contro...

Season 2 | Episode 5 Jim Crumbley, President Risk Response Team, Inc. As a founding member of the Partner Alliance for Safer Schools (PASS) , Jim provides an in-depth view into the objectives of the PASS Safety and Security Guidelines for K-12 Schools . With extensive experience in threat mitigation, security consulting, and security systems integration, Jim and his team are able to serve as a bri...

Season 2 | Episode 4 American Campus Communities (ACC) Spencer Lockridge, Director of Facilities Wayne Schrader, Vice President of Facilities As the largest developer, owner, and manager of student housing properties in the country, ACC understands how the acceleration of digital solutions on college campuses is impacting student housing. There is a race to keep up with the demand of being a moder...

Season 2 | Episode 3 Todd Williams, Operations Manager for the Integrated Security Department University of Pittsburgh Hear about some of the unique security challenges facing the University of Pittsburgh as a campus in an urban environment and how they are addressing them with application-specific solutions. Todd shares how his team approaches the physical security of buildings, which is the bigg...

In Episode 2, Nathan discusses the changes he’s seen over the course of his 18 years at the university. A more holistic approach to campus security, working collaboratively across departments, and the importance of partnerships are just a few of the secrets to his success. Hear about his mission to enable a better education experience by providing a safe and secure learning environment on campus a...

We kick off Season 2 of Security Perspectives with Jan Bringman and Rick Crow from the University of Iowa Campus Safety team. Jan and Rick share their vision for the future and discuss the steps they’re taking to overcome the challenges of a changing workforce.

Season 1 | Episode 5: Ryan Bassett, Public Safety Systems Analyst Indiana University Ryan provides insight into how security and access control have evolved on campus, as well as his vision for the next five years. Hear how he utilizes the data from these systems to provide students with the right balance of safety, security, and convenience.

Season 1 | Episode 4: Aliana Steinbugl, Director of Physical Security Penn State University In her role as Director of Physical Security, Aliana demonstrates a true commitment to creating a safe and secure environment for the Penn State community. Hear how she navigates the challenges of securing both the main campus at University Park and more than 20 Commonwealth campuses with a forward-thinking...

Season 1 | Episode 3: Nelson Olivier, Life Safety Division Commander Mississippi State University Hear how Nelson began his career at Mississippi State University after an incident on campus transformed the way the campus handled security. Gain insight into his vision for the future of security on campus and how he has been successful in working with the various departments across campus to unders...

Season 1 | Episode 2: Joe Waneka, Director of Facilities Management Pueblo Community College Hear from Joe about his career trajectory and his advice on obtaining funding for security enhancement and threat assessment projects. He also offers guidance for the successful adoption of security enhancements and predictions for campus security over the next five years.

Learn about Steve’s experience as both a student and staff member at BYU, his role in creating a safe and secure learning environment for students, and how things have changed in his time at the university.