Posts Tagged ‘surveillance’
Protect Your Surveillance Against Hackers
For decades, organizations have used video surveillance systems to secure their business. However, advancements in technology have made it possible for hackers to gain access to security cameras. Today, many businesses utilize Internet Protocol (IP) cameras that require an Internet connection for operation. Here are five tips you can use to safeguard your surveillance system from hackers. 1. Regularly Change Passwords If your video…
Read MoreAutomating Your Business is the “Smart” Move
Commercial security is a bit different than residential security, especially if you’re a landlord. You’ll need to take specific, actionable measures to protect your properties from criminal elements. Here are just a few tips for getting started. Install Surveillance Cameras Surveillance cameras serve multiple purposes. For one, they can provide video evidence of burglars,…
Read MoreProtection v.s Prevention. What’s the difference?
We often think of “protection” and “prevention” as similar, or even interchangeable terms, but that’s simply not the case. When it comes to business security, protection, and prevention, they all should be treated as two separate parts of your strategy. Below, we will explain the difference between the two and how to prevent and protect…
Read MoreStressed from Running a Business? Smart Business Security is Here to Help!
Do you often worry about your business? I can assume you do. You’re the one in charge after all. You have a lot of responsibility such as employees, balance sheets, customers, equipment to manage and deal with. Although, we are consumed with all these responsibilities, worrying too much can really hurt your business. It…
Read MoreFlood Detection in Your Home
Are you seasonally at your home? Do you leave your home thinking, did I forget to turn off sink? Water detection technology has come a long way. With Alarm.com Flood Detection Sensors, you will be able to detect and be alerted to the presence of water leaks or build up within your home. Where do…
Read MoreHow Video Analytics Affect Your Home & Business
A security system with video monitoring can show you everything that happens at your home & business from every angle. It can be a lot of information which can overwhelming to review and finding specific events. With Alarm.com Video Analytics technology, you’ll gain a totally different experience. You’ll see the specific events that matter the…
Read MoreHalloween Safety Tips
Halloween is one the most anticipated days of the year where kids get to dress up as their favorite characters and go around neighborhoods to trick or treat and possible stay out past their bedtime. Of course, you want your kids to enjoy themselves, but like most parents you are concerned for their safety. We…
Read MoreHow Vulnerable is My Security System?
Is my alarm system vulnerable, and how easy is it to bypass? These may be questions that may pop up in your mind when coming to a security system. We see it the movies sometimes, where the bad guy plugs in his machine and it deciphers the alarm code, but is that possible? There…
Read MoreFalse Alarms Be Gone
When it comes to security systems, how can you be sure if it’s a real emergency or just a false alarm? False Alarms have created a stigma in the security industry. Emergency personnel spend countless hours responding to alarm calls, many of which are determined to be false. Cities all have different ordinances of…
Read MoreAfter-School Safeguards
As a parent, time and money go by so fast! Especially this time of year! That’s right it’s Back to School season for the kids. It’s time to go shopping for clothes, supplies, shoes, and so much more. This is the time when smart security can be very beneficial to families especially those with older…
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