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Streamlining Visitor Management
Streamlining visitor management for your business requires an efficient and secure solution such as a cloud-based access control system. If there is a fire emergency, a threat to the building or some other reason for evacuation, having an easy-to-use visitor access system can help emergency responders prioritize rescue efforts and account for everyone’s whereabouts. Additional…
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Holiday Headaches for Businesses
The holidays can be a stressful time for many individuals, and they can cause headaches for many businesses too. Read on for some solutions to these annual problems that can really take the joy out of the season. Increase in Thefts The number of thefts increase by 20% during the run-up to the holidays in…
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Employee Safety After Dark!
As the dreaded weekend approaches when Daylight Savings ends, the days are already seeming shorter. Once we officially “fall back,” it will be dark before most people even leave the office. What can a business owner do to help with employee safety after dark? We’ll Leave the Light on for You Be sure that employees…
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Businesses Lose Billions to Theft
Each year, business owners lose billions of dollars to theft. According to the FBI’s 2019 Crime Report, over 415,000 non-residence locations suffered a burglary that year. There are simple steps you can follow to help protect your business from burglary. Deposit Cash and Checks If your business accepts payments of cash or checks, make deposits…
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Protecting Against Workplace Violence
When you think of work-related injuries, workplace violence probably doesn’t come to mind. People use the term “going postal” almost as a joke these days. But the origin of the phrase is from a series of incidents where postal workers shot or killed their managers or co-workers. That is no joke. The Occupational Safety and…
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Secure your Facility with Access Control
If you’re a business owner, security is a top priority. You want to secure your facility with access control to protect valuable information, technology and inventory. Most importantly, you want to keep your employees and customers safe. Access control replaces traditional keys with electronic technology that authenticates an individual. It prevents unauthorized individuals from entering…
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How to Create a Secure Perimeter Around Your Home
Burglars are opportunists who look for easy targets. They will strike where they can get in and out without being seen. Homeowners can reduce their risk of being burglarized by making their home a less appealing target. Create a secure perimeter around your home to help protect against burglars, vandals and anyone else who doesn’t…
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Safer Neighborhoods: How an HOA can Help!
Homeowners Associations Tackling Security Many Homeowners Associations (HOAs) work to provide more security for their community. This includes gates, video cameras and electronic access control. Residents still need security at their home, but community systems help with issues like vandalism, trespassing and theft of vehicles or property. Enhanced security deters criminals from targeting that community…
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New Pet? Here Are 6 Ways to Secure Pet Doors
Pet doors are convenient for letting cats and dogs come and go as they please into your home, but they do come with risks if they are unsecured. Just recently, a burglar in Salt Lake City entered a couple’s home through the doggie door while they were sleeping. Once inside, he found the keys to…
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Key Ways to Secure the Exterior of Your Business
The exterior of your business provides a buffer between the outside world and your business’ assets. Business assets include: Confidential information Computer systems Human life Many businesses are so focused on protecting their internal assets they overlook their building’s exterior. Here are two key ways to secure the exterior of your business. 1. Install a Security…