Entry Shield Security

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, the families forever changed, and the first responders who showed extraordinary courage.

We honor their sacrifice and remember the unity that followed.

We will never forget.

09/09/2026

School security isn’t only about the main entrance.

One of the takeaways highlighted by the Security Industry Association’s 2026 K–12 School Security Symposium is the importance of monitoring everyday vulnerabilities — including exterior doors that are left open or propped.

A strong security plan has to account for the small gaps that can quickly become bigger ones.

Knowing when a door is open, where it is, and how quickly someone can respond is an important part of a layered approach to school safety.

Source: Security Industry Association, 2026 K–12 School Security Symposium

https://www.securityindustry.org/2026/05/18/protecting-our-schools-key-insights-and-resources-from-sias-2026-k-12-school-security-symposium/

This webinar brought together leading voices in school safety to tackle one of the most consequential challenges facing communities today.

09/08/2026

Alerts that will keep your team informed and everyone else safer.

From the Entry Shield App or Web Desktop, authorized users can now quickly trigger an alert and notify the right people when it matters most.

Secure. Lockdown. Evacuate. Shelter. Hold.

Whether you're using your phone or sitting at your desk, Entry Shield Alerts give your team another layer of protection inside the facility.

With just a few taps, authorized individuals can communicate a security threat, notify key personnel, and help everyone respond faster.

Because when something happens, the right people need to know — now.

Learn more about the Entry Shield Software here: https://entryshield.com/solutions/security-app/

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!

This Labor Day, we're thankful for the people who show up every day to serve, protect, educate, care for, and strengthen our communities.

From our team at Entry Shield, we have you have a safe and well-deserved Labor Day.

09/04/2026

For this week's Behind the Shield, we asked Alex Schwarte , Lead Mobile Application Developer, what reliability means to him when building a safety-focused app.

"Reliability in software means the app is ready at any point for any emergency. A reliable app is always active and notifying users about potential threats; users don't have to be actively thinking about it for it to do its job. In my eyes, a reliable app is an app that does exactly it is supposed to do every time. The tech-side of the company puts a lot of effort into making sure Entry Shield lives up to that."

So much happens behind the scenes to make sure the technology is ready when it matters!

09/03/2026

Pairing Entry Shield's Screen & Flow Weapons Detection System with traffic flow panels is the way to do it!

If you are investing into your building's security, why not go the extra mile? Help reduce gaps at your entrance while creating a cohesive screening area.

Traffic flow panels not only complement your security measures but also help guide people through the screening process efficiently and in the direction, you need them to go.

See how Weapons Detection could fit into your facility: https://entryshield.com/resources/install-photos/

09/02/2026

School security is about more than having the right technology in place.

A recent article from Campus Security Today highlights an important shift: schools are looking beyond simply installing security systems and focusing more on how those systems support day-to-day operations, situational awareness, and response.

The real value comes when technology, people, and procedures work together. A layered security solution.

That’s what turns security equipment into a true safety strategy.

Source: Campus Security Today — “School Security Systems Demand a Shift Toward Operations”

https://campussecuritytoday.com/articles/2026/08/25/school-security-systems-demand-a-shift-toward-operations.aspx

As districts seek proactive safety solutions, security integrators must move beyond basic hardware setups and focus on workflow management.

09/01/2026

New to Entry Shield Door Monitoring System: Propped Door Notifications.

Set how long a door can remain open before your team is notified - helping bring attention to security gaps without relying on someone to notice them first.

Simple awareness. Faster response.

Stop the prop!

08/31/2026

A secure building starts with secure doors.

In a busy school environment, exterior doors can be left open or propped for any number of reasons - deliveries, athletics, or convenience.

The challenge is knowing when and where it happens and how long the door remains unsecured.

Proactive door monitoring gives school staff greater visibility so they can identify an open door quickly. Before it becomes a larger security concern.

Small gaps can create big vulnerabilities. Knowing in real time matters.

08/28/2026

Introducing Behind the Shield: a Friday series highlighting the people, stories, and work behind Entry Shield.

To kick it off, we asked Phillip Gomez, CEO, what "Protecting What Matters Most" means to him here at Entry Shield.

"Protecting what matters most means having peace of mind. Knowing my family, friends and loved ones are safe at places where they take layered safety and security seriously gives me peace of mind."

We love hearing Phillip's perspective and look forward to sharing more from the people Behind the Shield!