Crisis management is a key part of any security strategy. It’s a series of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to follow after an unexpected event like fire, break-ins, and even natural disasters. It’s another component of an overall security plan, and…
Best Places to Install Home Security Cameras
The best security camera system in the world won’t be of much help if the camera doesn’t pick up suspicious activity. Placement of these cameras is important in helping to deter crime as well as identifying people with bad intentions.…
Posted in Home Security, Security Camera Systems
Alarms Alone Aren’t Enough: The Importance of Business Alarm Monitoring
Your business alarms are only as good as the monitoring services you have in place. Being remotely alerted about a fire in your building, for example, is meaningless unless the alarm also alerts the fire services to respond. What is…
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Using the 5 Ds To Keep Your Building Secure Over Weekends & Holiday Breaks
Summer means long days in the sun and several vacations and three day weekends for your employees and tenants. Unfortunately, it also means extra opportunities for bad guys to take advantage of extended absences. How do you keep your security…
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The History of License Plate Recognition Technology
Although License Plate Recognition (LPR) seems like a more modern invention, the foundation of the technology has been around longer than you would think. Here’s the history of license plate recognition technology, beginning with an overseas application developed by the…
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The Benefits of Rack Server Security
You have passwords, multi-factor authentication, anti-virus, and firewalls installed on your network to protect your organization’s valuable data. Here’s a secret: all the cyber protections in the world may not protect you if you don’t have your servers physically secured,…
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How To Choose The Best Alarm Monitoring Company For Wireless Home Security Systems
What makes one alarm monitoring system better than the next? There are a lot of alarm monitoring companies, and each claims to be the best, the fastest, and the most secure. Whether you are installing a new system or…
Posted in Alarm Monitoring, Fire Alarm Systems
Retail Security Checklist For A Post-Pandemic World
If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, chances are you’ve been working toward owning your own business most of your career. When that vision comes to fruition, it’s a heady feeling—at least until your list of “to-dos” starts to get out…
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Home Security Trends To Watch For in 2021
Your home is your haven. It’s important to feel comfortable and safe while you’re there, and confident that it is being protected when you’re not. Improvements in technology, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), continue to help the home security industry provide…
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Commercial Security Trends To Watch For in 2021
Technology is moving so fast it can be difficult to keep up with it. The beginning of a new year is a good time to look at how technology has affected the security industry and influenced trends for the coming…
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