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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...
How Many Types of Security Systems Are There for Commercial and Industrial Businesses?
Commercial and industrial businesses are the lifeblood of our economy. Yet, with an ever-increasing threat landscape, ensuring the safety and security of these establishments is paramount. In today's world, it's not just about locking doors and hiring security...
The Dangers of Security Breaches: Why Your Agency Needs a SCIF
In the world of Top Secrets and sensitive intelligence, SCIFs, or Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities, are designed with one primary purpose: to be utterly impervious to unwanted visitors and prevent classified security breaches. Secom, a distinguished...
How Can Schools Improve Security?
Over the past several years, school safety has been such an issue that it's often left us all wondering, how can schools improve security? In an era where safety concerns in educational settings are heightened every day, the quest for more secure schools has taken...