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Portable SCIFs: Meeting the Needs of Rapid Deployment
It’s a fast-paced world. The need for flexible and secure communication facilities is more critical than ever. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) are essential for safeguarding classified information, and the demand for portable units has risen...
How Much Do Security Cameras Cost for My Mosque?
As places of worship and community gathering, mosques are facing increasing and unique security challenges that necessitate reliable and effective surveillance solutions. While price will always be a significant factor concerning security measures and surveillance...
Stay Ahead, Stay Secure with SECOM AWARE
Today’s security landscape is ever-changing and exponentially more dangerous. Traditional security systems – reactive security systems – that respond after an incident occurs no longer make the grade. Businesses need and deserve proactive and predictive solutions that...
The Importance of Security Awareness in Biotech
In the biotech industry, safeguarding intellectual property, sensitive data, and valuable research materials is paramount. Cultivating a culture of security awareness among biotech employees is essential to protect against breaches and ensure the integrity of critical...
Why is a Security System Important for Your Synagogue or Temple?
In today’s world, where faith-based communities are increasingly becoming targets of unspeakable hate crimes and violence, the importance of robust security systems for your synagogue or temple cannot be overstated. With more than two decades of experience, Secom has...
The Top 5 Benefits of Video Surveillance Technology
The future is indeed in sharp focus. Twenty years ago, when Secom first entered the security landscape, the apex of surveillance technology was primarily closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems. While revolutionary at the time, they mainly recorded footage for later...
How Commercial Security Systems Work with Today’s State-of-the-Art Safeguards
Imagine you're the operations manager for a national logistics company with multiple warehouses dotting the country, each tallying over several thousand square feet. One evening, an alert on your smartphone informs you of an unauthorized entry at one of your...
The Top 7 Benefits of Video Surveillance and Analytics in Biotech
The increasing integration of cutting-edge video surveillance and analytics tools in biotech settings has not only enhanced security throughout the industry but continues to drive operational efficiency and innovation. But implementing modern digital video tech is...
Get Ahead of Threats with Proactive Security Solutions
The best defense is a good offense. Yet, ours is an industry traditionally characterized by reactive measures. Historically, security systems have been designed and implemented to alert business owners, government officials, and organization leaders after an incident...
Security Without Service is Not Security at All
When it comes to creating a comprehensive security plan, cutting-edge technology and sophisticated systems are frequently the focal points of discussion. But the unsung hero behind the effectiveness of these components is, without question, the security company’s...
Can Burglars Disable Alarms? Leverage the Power of Integrated Security
Criminals may be a cowardly lot, but they are nothing if not persistent. We’ve all heard the horror stories, and business owners considering new security measures may be wondering: “Can burglars disable alarms?” In the past, certain techniques like jamming frequencies...
What is the Weakest Security Point in Your Facility?
Security is a multi-faceted concept, often compared to a chain. And like any chain, it is only as strong as its weakest link. Every system, particularly security systems – no matter how comprehensive – has its vulnerabilities. Understanding these weak spots is pivotal...
Why Unlicensed Contractors Installing Security Cables Is a Risky Business
When it comes to the sanctity of your business, organization, or agency, the integrity and reliability of the systems and safeguards you entrust to protect your assets are paramount. Unfortunately, the process of securing these vital services can be fraught with...
What are the Benefits of Access Control for the Biotech Industry?
The biotech industry is continuously confronting unique challenges when it comes to safeguarding the most sensitive environments — challenges that require robust, sophisticated security solutions. With cutting-edge cloud-based access control systems, Secom offers a...
What Are the Rules for SCIF Rooms?
They say rules are made to be broken. Maybe in some scenarios. But never when classified information is on the line. When it comes to Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs) – stringent protocols, regulations, and – yes – rules, are the lines of defense...