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
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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 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
What should you look for in a video surveillance system?
Video surveillance systems can be beneficial for a number of reasons. They are often installed to prevent burglaries and vandalism, but can also be used to promote neighborhood or office safety, in addition to increasing peace of mind if used in a home environment. When installing a video surveillance system, whether it is for your … Read More
How The IoT is Changing Physical Security
Our world is constantly changing and evolving. Progression is an inevitable force that influences the way we live our daily lives. This is especially true of advancements made in the techy devices we interact with on a daily basis. Everything from our smartphones to our security systems. It’s the manner in how we interact with … Read More
How Perfect Connections Does Security Systems
Comprehensive security systems are what help maintain a safe and secure work environment or home. As a consumer it is in your best interest to hire a systems integrator with experience, knowledge, and know-how, but how do you tell the good from the “just okay” or bad? Any company can spout off how many years … Read More