The World Health Organization’s declaration of COVID-19 as a global pandemic sent the nation into a spiral of uncertainty. Impromptu early closings quickly transitioned into statewide lockdowns and quarantines, leaving business owners scrambling to ensure the sanctity...

An associate recently shared an introductory email he received from a telecommunications company offering its services in the anticipation of an upcoming move. In addition to handling the bells and whistles involved with telephones and cabling, the sender explicitly...

At Secom, we hear the most troubling things regarding DIY security. “My architect just threw in my security system during construction, so that’s what we’re using.” “My IT director handled our electronic locking hardware. It’s ok. He’s done it before.” “It’s just a...

Whether you’re a new business owner or an established veteran, setting up access control for multiple facilities can be a daunting, and expensive, task. Everyone is trying to get the best price available and buying security credentials online has never been faster or...

When choosing security credentials, business owners typically have four distinct options to consider: cards, fobs, badges, and mobile passes. Keycards: Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) keycards are popular thanks to their relative low-cost and reliability....

Growing a business is no easy feat. And as thrilling – and potentially lucrative – as it may be to add satellite stores to your burgeoning enterprise, maintaining cohesive security measures across multiple locales can be an overwhelming prospect. Ideally, more...

Wood can be rustic or regal, and aluminum is incredibly affordable. But hollow metal doors and hollow metal door frames have become increasingly popular options for government, factory, and commercial properties thanks to their relative ease of installation and use,...

Portable SCIF enclosures offer the same state-of-the-art impenetrability as their more permanently stationed cousins but can be quickly set up and broken down wherever and whenever the need arises. Portability is typically achieved using three distinct setups: Modular...

Far too many business owners know the thrill of groggily driving to their property in the wee hours of the morning, only to discover an alarm has been tripped accidentally. False alarms are a frustrating, wallet-draining, waste of time. They’re not only an aggravation...

Security – and, more to the point – threats to our security evolve with each passing year, making vigilance more important than ever. As a new decade begins, take a look at four significant security trends that will strive to keep people and properties safe throughout...