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Which Security Measures Cannot Be Hacked?
In today's digital age, the relentless evolution of technology has brought both incredible advancements and unprecedented security challenges. This leaves us wondering, which security measures cannot be hacked? With cyber threats lurking around every corner, the quest...
What Type of Security is Most Needed for Schools?
In today's ever-changing and increasingly dangerous world, maintaining a safe and secure environment within our schools is paramount. This leaves us asking, what type of security is most needed for schools? As school systems and management strive to provide the best...
5 Common Myths About SCIFs Debunked
As government agencies and Facility Security Officers (FSOs) seek robust security solutions for classified information, SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities) have emerged as vital assets. However, misconceptions surrounding these closed rooms could...
The Best Security System for a Small Business
You may operate a small business, but when it comes to protecting your assets there are a lot of BIG concerns on your mind on a daily basis. You have likely been wondering, what's the best security for a small business? In today's fast-paced and interconnected world,...
Cost Savings and Risk Mitigation: The Financial Benefits of SCIF Installation
Money talks when secrets walk. Actually, it screams. In today's increasingly interconnected world, government agencies and organizations face significant challenges when it comes to protecting sensitive information. With the risks of security breaches and intellectual...
What You Can Learn from Your Security Systems
Security is a top priority for businesses and government agencies alike. The protection of assets, personnel, and sensitive information is crucial in maintaining operations and ensuring peace of mind. With that being said, we have some thoughts on what you can learn...
Should Churches Have Security? Protecting Faith, Congregations, and Peace
Should churches have security systems? Churches have always been regarded as sanctuaries of faith, hope, and tranquility, where individuals gather to worship, find solace, and foster a sense of community. However, recent events have raised concerns about the safety...
Boosting Efficiency and Collaboration: How SCIFs Enhance Government Agency Workflows
In the world of government agencies, where classified information is the lifeblood of successful operations, maintaining security and ensuring efficient collaboration is paramount. In this article we list how SCIFs enhance government agency workflows. Sensitive...
What Are the Different Types of Access Control?
Many business owners wonder, “What are the different types of access control available and what is the best way to protect my facilities?” It’s a good question – if a bit broad. Access control, at a glance, restricts access to your business or agency’s physical assets...
How Can I Make My School More Secure?
How can I make my school more secure? Unfortunately, this question remains top of mind for both faculty and families alike, as headlines continue to convey the heartbreaking news of shootings and violence on school grounds countrywide. As a specialist with more than...
4 Things You Did Not Know (and Were Afraid to Ask) About SCIF Security
With the recent arrest of Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira, who is charged with leaking U.S. classified documents, the importance and implementation of heightened national security cannot be understated. This is where SCIF security comes into play...
The Grim Importance of Gun Detection in Schools
It was recently announced that Charles County Public Schools will be the first district in the state of Maryland to activate gun detection software. AI-powered active shooter solutions are capable of monitoring external cameras throughout campuses to detect firearms...
4 Ways Video Analytics Helps You Get the Most Out of Your Surveillance
What have you learned from your camera system lately? If the answer is "nothing" then you need to consider video analytics. Sure, you may have reviewed the footage to identify a vehicle or see if someone on staff is pocketing the petty cash, but what is your...
What Are the Best Commercial Security Cameras?
As you might imagine, there are a plethora of commercial security cameras on the market, each with its own set of specifications, pros and cons, and price points. And while the team at Secom, LLC, does have its personal preferences, we are always willing to...
3 Reasons to Convert an Existing Room Into a SCIF
Sensitive Compartmented Informational Facilities (SCIFs) have one purpose: to safeguard classified government data that is being stored, processed, or discussed within their four walls. That being said, SCIFs, themselves, come in at least three different flavors. Of...