Global Campus will update its security system starting next semester. With a new management company and advanced technology, both convenience and safety are expected to improve.

The newly established ADT Caps system on the College of Management and International Relationships building

ADT Caps, the New Security Manager

From the second semester this year, the Global Campus security system manager will change from KT Telecop to ADT Caps. This transition was decided through an open bidding process conducted from June 23 to July 7. According to the business proposal, ADT Caps

will establish a comprehensive security system by August 22 and begin service on September 1, with a week of trial operation between these dates.

Under the contract, ADT Caps will provide service for five years, from September 1, 2025, to August 31, 2030. 

As part of the update, the College of Art & Design building has already replaced its security equipment with ADT Caps systems. The Student Center is expected to undergo replacement during the August. According to the proposal, ADT Caps must install its management tools across the entire campus, including all 46 buildings.

Notable Update: Smart Campus Project Cooperation

Previously, Seoul and Global campuses had different entry systems. Seoul Campus, managed by ADT Caps, uses an entry system compatible with the Integrated Application (app). These machines can recognize registered physical cards, Near Field Communication (NFC), and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to open doors. Additionally, building entrances can read quick response (QR) codes. This means users withthe Integrated App, which includes NFC, BLE, and QR code functions, can enter registered spaces across the campus.

In contrast, the Global Campus system, managed by KT Telecop, did not support NFC or BLE, and QR code reading, which is only available at building entrances. As a result, despite personal information being saved in the Integrated App, students still needed to carry

physical cards to open rooms inside buildings.

The new contract ensures compatibility with the Integrated App. Starting in September with ADT Caps, building entry will become more convenient as the system will support NFC and BLE. Students will no longer need physical cards if they register their information

through the app.

Expanded Surveillance and Monitoring

In addition to compatibility with the Integrated App, the surveillance system will also expand. According to the KHU Facility Management Team (FMT), “For this update, the number of closed-circuit televisions will increase along with their resolution.” They added, “More emergency bells will also be installed, enhancing the effectiveness of security management.”

The FMT explained that the system will include real-time artificial intelligence video monitoring. This addition is expected to prevent accidents more effectively on campus. 

During the update, there may be a short period of vulnerability while the system is offline. The FMT stated, “Based on our non-stop policy, the security system will operate as it finished establishment. We will also use a separate monitoring system to minimize security

risks as much as possible.” 

The new Global Campus security system will soon be equipped with advanced technologies. The update is expected to strengthen both convenience and safety for the KHU community.