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Clearing the Air: Making the Most of Vape Detection in Schools
Vaping has gained significant traction among adolescents in recent years, and schools are continuing to grapple with the challenge of maintaining a safe, healthy environment in which to learn. With students covertly using vape devices in restrooms and locker rooms,...
What are the Levels of Security Clearance?
In today's complex and ever-changing world, information security is paramount, especially when it comes to sensitive government and intelligence data. After all, not all classified information is created equal. Security clearances are a pivotal part of national...
Why Biotech Companies Need Strong Security
In a rapidly evolving landscape, the biotechnology industry plays a pivotal role in advancing medical research, environmental preservation, and agricultural development. This massive significance, however, also makes it a prime target for various security threats,...
Secom Celebrates Twenty Years in Business
Passing the Torch Secom executives Mark DeMartinis and Mike Kidwell Discuss 20 Years of Business, Being Old Pros, and New Opportunities. Secom is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and saying happy retirement to a longtime friend and champion. After 43 years...
How Cloud-Based Security is Changing the Industry
The global security industry is witnessing a paradigm shift. No longer are businesses confined to traditional, premise-based security systems. The horizon of possibilities has expanded dramatically with the onset of cloud-based security solutions. Secom, which has...
What is Sensitive Compartmented Information?
The realm of national security is replete with complex terms and definitions, but one term that often stands out in discussions on classified data is "Sensitive Compartmented Information" or SCI. But what, exactly, is sensitive compartmented information? Understanding...
National Accounts, Next Door Values: Colby Forrest Helps to Map the Future of Secom’s Success
Since joining Secom six years ago, Vice President of Sales Colby Forrest has discovered one simple truth after serving customers in 43 U.S. states and five different countries: success stems from making things right, no matter what. Whether collaborating with some of...
What Are Security Grants? And How Can Secom Help?
In our ever-changing world, the need for robust security has become paramount, particularly for the world’s most vulnerable organizations and institutions. This is where security grants come into play. Funded by county, state, and national governments, these grants...
Critical Security Decisions Made Easier with Secom’s Demo Room
Choosing a security system to safeguard your business’s personnel, guests, and assets should never be an impromptu decision. Secom wants our customers to be informed. Our headquarters in Columbia, Maryland, is outfitted with a state-of-the-art demo room that allows...
Who Uses SCIFs? Unlocking the Secrets of America’s Most Secure Rooms
In an age where information is both powerful and vulnerable, the significance of secure spaces, such as Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIFs), cannot be overstated. These are not just rooms; they're fortresses for the nation's most sensitive...
What is Mobile Access Control? A New Age of Security and Convenience
In our increasingly interconnected world, the challenges of securing physical spaces while ensuring smooth accessibility have become paramount. Traditional methods often fall short in providing both security and convenience, prompting the need for a more modern...
What Trends Can We Expect for Security in 2024?
Security is a constantly evolving industry, adapting in response to emerging threats and innovative technological solutions. As we near the end of 2023, however, clear indicators are pointing toward the shape of security in 2024. Drawing from recent headlines and...
Are Wireless Security Cameras Better Than Wired?
“Cutting the cord” has joined the lexicon of a tech-savvy society, taking its place alongside favorites like “streaming,” “selfies,” and “binge-watching.” But sidestepping the cord, altogether, may actually be the ideal – in certain situations – particularly when it...
What Does a SCIF Look Like? Understanding the Intricacies of Secure Facilities
Security doesn't have to be pretty. It just has to work. In the world of SCIFs (Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities), “utilitarian” is frequently the name of the game. Think more "cinder block" than "Cinderella." These aren't rooms crafted for luxury or...
How Do I Keep My Mosque Secure?
Have you ever wondered, how do I keep my mosque secure? Mosques are central to our communities, and our culture. With an ever-evolving world and mounting external threats, mosques must fortify themselves with comprehensive security measures. Safeguards must move...