General Security

Outdoor security lighting can be a great way to deter intruders and provide visibility and comfort. However, it is important to take the necessary steps before and during installation for your outdoor security lighting to remain secure and effective. In this blog post, we go through the steps that need to be taken for a

Self-storage security is a high priority for many business owners looking to protect their valuable goods. Traditional security measures such as hiring a security guard or installing an alarm system remain popular solutions. However, advances in digital technology have allowed many self-storage facilities to implement self-storage live monitoring as an effective self-storage security solution. Live

Installing surveillance cameras on your rural property can keep every corner of it safe.   Most farmland sits in remote locations outside city limits, leading many landowners to mistakenly believe their properties are safe. The problem is that farm equipment and animals are incredibly valuable, and thieves are becoming increasingly willing to travel to rural

Keeping your camera lenses free from dirt and debris is an important – but often overlooked – part of any security plan. Installing a video surveillance system at your business or worksite can help keep your equipment, tools, and staff safe. It secures your property from thieves and vandals and lets you keep tabs on

If you need to revise your security budget, there are savings to be found in labor, remote cameras, and outsourcing.   Running a business gets more expensive every day. Whether it’s ongoing staffing shortages and supply chain interruptions or a general climate of economic uncertainty, it has become increasingly challenging for companies to afford services

Listen to your team, treat them well, and keep an eye on them.   Of the many challenges facing small business owners today, one of the most critical is employee theft. It’s estimated that employee theft costs American businesses up to $50 billion per year, with each rogue employee costing retailers an average of $1,551.66.

Video monitoring offers distinct advantages over other security methods No matter your business type, protecting your assets is essential to your success. Taking a few simple precautions to limit theft and vandalism makes running your company a lot easier and minimizes the time you’ll spend dealing with insurance agencies – and expensive increases in your

Investing in common theft-prevention tools and equipment can help keep your business assets safe Retail theft hurts businesses all over the country. A 2021 study by the Retail Industry Leaders Association and Buy Safe America Coalition reports that up to $68.9 billion worth of products were stolen from American businesses in 2019 alone, and retail

Pop-up shop security was never a real conversation until fairly recently. Pop-up shops are the retail trend that’s been gaining momentum in recent years, starting in the early 2000s. From their fairly modest beginnings, pop up retail shops have grown to represent about $10 billion in sales revenue.  And the five big retail trends for

Publishing trade show security is a constant need because book events and trade shows continue to be critical to the success of the publishing industry. Despite constant cries that “print is dead,” the publishing industry is doing quite well.  Though to be fair, e-books and audiobooks do bring in billions in revenue for the industry.

As the medical marijuana industry ramps up nationwide and the recreational cannabis market booms in legal states, facility owners, managers, and consultants need to be ready with cannabis facility security strategies. Thankfully, there are a growing number of online resources to help business owners achieve the cannabis security solutions needed for success. Start here with

Do you work on a construction site, material yard, utility infrastructure site, or a similar kind of environment? If so, it’s easy to assume that the premises will always be secure throughout your workday. However, this level of protectedness doesn’t happen on its own.  Rather, a security director is usually working behind the scenes to make sure that your

A construction site has hundreds, if not thousands, of moving parts. Each employee has a different idea of worksite security and a different view of the role they play in it. Having hundreds of employees with different ideas of how they play into a safe worksite doesn’t make for a safe site at all. In

3 Ways to Reduce Your Business’s Insurance Costs  Running or managing a business always comes with inherent risks and a host of expenses, in particular, insurance costs. Making a good profit requires learning to manage those risks and expenses with the right balance of safeguards and common sense. Improving your business insurance spend is one

Equipment Tracking: Best Practices & Technology Guide How much does your equipment cost you? You are bursting to life a building from raw materials that will last for years to come, so it is no doubt that construction can be quite pricey.  But did you know that $1 billion a year is lost due to