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Expertise requires continued investment in learning and growth. Our collection of articles provides valuable insights, statistics, and research on protective systems, comprehensive solutions, and commercial security trends—empowering you to make informed decisions about safeguarding what matters most.

Why Proactive Risk Mitigation Is a Must for Every Organization
In a world where threats are inevitable, the real question isn’t if you’ll face a security challenge, but how prepared you’ll be when it happens. Today’s fast-changing threat landscape demands a new mindset: proactive risk mitigation. Learn how forward-thinking organizations are investing in preventive security strategies that reduce downtime, limit liability, and improve operational continuity.

Video Alarm Verification: The Smarter Way to Secure Your Business
False alarms are more than just a nuisance. They waste time, drain resources, and can even put your business at risk. Traditional alarm systems rely on motion sensors and door contacts, but without visual confirmation, how do you know if an alert is a real threat or just another false alarm? With Video Alarm Verification, you don’t have to guess. By integrating video surveillance with your intrusion system, you can see exactly what triggered an alarm and respond accordingly without costly mistakes or unnecessary dispatches.

The Hidden Costs of the Lowest Bid: Why Lower-Priced Security Solutions Can Cost You More
Think twice before jumping at the lowest bid for your next security project. Hidden costs, compromised security integrity, poor support, and limited flexibility could cost you more in the long run. Check out our latest article to discover the real risks of the lowest bid and how to protect your investment.

Protecting What Matters Most: A Holistic Approach to Security
From protecting physical properties to ensuring business continuity, our goal is to enable clients to focus on their core operations, free from security concerns. Read our latest article to explore how the traditional approach to security can fall short and how our three-part approach fills in the gaps.

5 Technology Challenges in Healthcare
Business continuity and resilience ultimately rely on technology, so it’s no surprise that it also exposes healthcare organizations to numerous risks. In this article, we’ll cover five common technological challenges experienced in healthcare and our recommendations to minimize them, while achieving the highest standards of safety and performance.

The Prox Card Vulnerability
125kHz readers and credentials can be cloned, thus granting hackers access to EVERYTHING that card holder has. While organizations have been advised to migrate away from 125kHz, many are still using this outdated and unsecure technology. In this post, we’ll cover the vulnerability presented by 125kHz, common red flags, and options for transitioning to more secure technology.

5 Security Challenges in Construction
In the modern construction landscape, implementing effective security measures for new builds has become increasingly complex. Vulnerabilities, inefficiencies, and unexpected costs are encountered quite often. In this article, we delve into five unique obstacles faced in securing new constructions and ways to minimize the pain experienced by partners and clients.

All-in-One Cloud Security
Many organizations have disparate security systems across multiple locations. This inconsistency can add hours and dollars to maintain and increase the risk for errors and vulnerabilities. Fortunately, All-in-One Cloud Security is a solution that not only simplifies and enhances security, but controls costs and gives teams time back to focus on core business needs.

The Risks of Phone Line Monitoring
If your alarm system still uses a phone line to communicate to central station, your safety could be at risk. Your monitored alarm system was installed to protect your people, property, and assets, but installing the equipment is not always enough. Alarms must make it to fire or police authorities to truly keep you safe.

The Dangers of Low-Cost Security Cameras
Cheap security cameras connected to video surveillance systems are often hacked, diminishing the privacy and security of people everywhere, from residents in their own homes to large corporate companies. No matter how big or small, every business is a potential target for cyber-attacks.