General Security

How often should a company evaluate and update its security procedures, and to what extent? While most companies undergo an annual review of their insurance plan or health care plan, review of security plans often go overlooked. Unfortunately, security planning and assessment review is often a reactionary practice, taking place only after a security breach…

As we are all painfully aware, news of shootings at schools, campuses, and other public venues are becoming more and more commonplace, raising the question: how can we improve our response to these harrowing scenarios? The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has recently announced their intention to fast-track a new standard that seeks to assist…

What capabilities does your home alarm system have? If your provider is up to date with the latest technology, every home alarm system should provide various capabilities to make using the system painless. 1. Property Value With cars and other expensive items, home alarm security systems should be equipped with motion sensors in all windows…

The year of 2016 is positioned to be another incredible year for the world of technology and innovation. In the security space, trend-spotting is key to keeping security at its pinnacle for our own internal organizations, as well as for the organizations of our clients and employers. These trends are poised to be among the…

2015 has been a revolutionary year as far as security is concerned, with some exciting breakthroughs all across the industry. From Apple’s HomeKit introduced with the iOS 8 to Samsung’s SmartThings, we are seeing innovative technologies that have truly changed how we address security at home, in the office, and everywhere else. And, it’s all…

Seen through the eyes of Technology Future of Security Technology has evolved at an extremely significant rate, especially over the last 10 years. Think about it, the history of the Internet only dates back to 1983 when researchers began assembling “networks of networks”. The modern Internet was developed by Tim Berners-Lee and took a recognizable…