What is access control? In the simplest of terms it can be explained as a means to allow or deny entry to or exit from a designated space. Think of the kinds you likely use on a daily basis, a key to lock or unlock your front door or an electronic gate that lets you … Read More
Layers of Security
One of the most important techniques to protecting your home is creating layers of security. It’s not very difficult for a burglar to get past one line of defense. The more difficult it is and the longer it takes a burglar to break into your home, the more likely they’ll run away. Neighbors are also … Read More
Beware of Cookie Cutter Systems
As we all know, every business is different. Each business has its own unique challenges when it comes to ensuring complete protection and safety. Unfortunately, we’ve seen numerous examples of people believing they were protected by “one size fits all” systems, when all they really do is provide a false sense of security. This year, … Read More
Important Summer Security Tips
Summer brings many wonderful experiences – long overdue vacations, day trips to the beach, holidays spent with family and friends, and lots more. But did you also know summer brings the highest risk of break-ins? Here are some helpful tips to make sure your home is protected during the summer months. Don’t Advertise That You’re … Read More
Tips for New Home Owners + Tips To Add More To Your System
Helpful Security Tips For New Homeowners There is no doubt that moving into a new home can be exciting; however, between getting all your belongings moved in, unpacking and getting organized, it can be quite easy to overlook security in the new home. Thieves work where there is an opportunity. They will prey on people … Read More
Tips to Prevent Shoplifting and Break-Ins
Helpful Tips to Prevent Shoplifting Each year, shoplifting accounts for millions of dollars of loss for businesses all across the country. Some of the most common items stolen include watches, jewelry, music, books, clothing, and even car parts. While installing a security camera can help to identify suspects after the theft occurs, there are quite … Read More
Questions to Ask When Searching for the Right Security System
Picking the right security system for you business or your home can be difficult. There are so many different options from brands to levels of protection that a system offers, and it can be hard to figure out which security system will be right for you. So what kind of things should you ask when … Read More
From Analog to IP: Making the Switch
If you’ve had a surveillance system installed within the past decade it’s more than likely that it’s either an analog or IP (Internet Protocol) system. So what’s the difference? Analog typically refers to an older technology that doesn’t use Ethernet protocol. IP includes “IP-addressable items,” the cabling, and network equipment used to connect all components … Read More
Dumpster Difficulties: How to Avoid Them
Most businesses and office buildings have a dumpster outside the building. While these are “accessible” to everyone, they are not for everyone to use. However, many people will throw their trash in dumpsters that they have such easy access to anyway, causing businesses to spend hundreds of additional dollars to get extra days of trash … Read More
Late-Night Office Security
When running an office, it is important to make sure that you are keeping your staff both happy and safe, but feeling confident that you are keeping them safe can become difficult when they stay late at night. If keeping your staff who go want to stay late is something of concern for you, there … Read More