Siemens to Provide Security Management to Howard University

BOCA RATON, Fla.-Howard University has selected Siemens to provide an integrated package of security management solutions that includes state-of-the art identity and access management systems, as well as physical control and monitoring technologies. The system will provide linkage between physical and IT access controls.

Siemens is also supporting the converged IT/security system with a service package that includes 24/7 maintenance of hardware and software, as well as system operator training. The integrated security solution includes smart cards that control security privileges, building control and monitoring, as well as Siemens DirX portfolio, a database solution for the management and provisioning (and de-provisioning) of user access privileges.