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* Updated on November 11, 2020 Your COVID-19 Security Continuity Checklist Remains a Critical Tool After months of eased restrictions in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Maryland once again tightened certain constraints this month, scaling back...

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 the dangers of 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.”...

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....

Have you ever wondered how to manage multiple locations? When it comes to growing a business, it's not an easy feat. And as thrilling – and potentially lucrative – as it may be to add satellite stores to your burgeoning enterprise, maintaining cohesive security...

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. This is why it's important to pay attention to security trends. As a new decade begins, take a look at four significant security...

Corporations and Facility Security Officers (FSO) know all too well the importance of quality guard response services. Charged with keeping government agencies compliant, our roving guards provide a needed service to respond to your facility should any type of alarm...

It stands to reason that the world’s Top Secrets would require somewhat more attention than a deadbolt and a cranky Doberman. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities – or SCIFs – are where government personnel and politicians hunker down to discuss and/or...

Visitor entry and management systems are your commercial property’s first line of defense, tracking who is entering your facility, when, and for what reason. Important information is also collected and compiled by such systems, including the duration and frequency of...

If you think about it, even Dracula’s castle had a moat. And if the world’s most infamous and feared vampire was taking precautions – shouldn’t your business do the same? Additional security, of course, is on everyone’s mind as we head into the final days before...