Helping customers protect their businesses
with custom, expandable security solutions.
- 24/7 recording to capture what happens in view of the cameras at all times
- Powerful app-based control that allows you to keep tabs on a property in real-time
- Motion driven recording & alerts to movement detected
- High-resolution footage to share with law enforcement, etc. to aid in apprehension and prosecution of criminals
- Recording of suspicious activity leading up to crimes (ie. casing properties, stalking)
- Monitoring of delivered packages at homes and businesses
- Monitoring of sensitive areas such as swimming pools where intruders could become injured and attempt to sue the property owner
- Keeping tabs on pets and employees when away
- Recording any potential physical altercations inside of businesses for insurance purposes
- Audio recording as well if that is desired
- Pan, Tilt, Zoom cameras that can be controlled remotely and programmed on configurable guard tours
Home security includes both the security hardware placed on a property and individuals’ personal security practices. Security hardware includes doors, locks, alarm systems, lighting, motion detectors, and security camera systems. Personal security involves practices like ensuring doors are locked, alarms are activated, windows are closed, and extra keys are not hidden outside.
According to an FBI report, 58.3% of burglaries in the United States involved forcible entry. Per the most recent statistics, the average burglary in the United States takes about 90 seconds to 12 minutes, and on average, a burglar will break into a home within 60 seconds.[1][2] Most target cash first followed by jewels, drugs, and electronics.[3]Common security methods include never hiding extra keys outside, never turning off all the lights, applying small CCTV stickers on doors, and keeping good tabs with neighbors.
Security Hardware
Technology-based security hardware works hand in hand with the control panels in a house to relay messages to the monitoring company. Homeowners rely heavily on these systems to ensure their safety, and without the control panel monitoring everything happening within the home, this is impossible.
Control Panels
One main component to home security is finding an area for easy programming and user interaction. A control panel is implemented to arm and disarm a home security system. The control panel is the main connection to the alarm company monitoring a home. It typically features a touchpad or buttons to easily maneuver the system, and some newer systems also feature voice control or wireless remotes (key fobs).
Door and window sensors
Door and window sensors are also implemented in most home security systems. One part of the system is installed on the door or window itself while the other part is installed on the frame of the door or window. The two part system connects securely when a door or window is closed, creating a security circuit.
Surveillance cameras
Surveillance cameras used in houses are IP cameras or closed circuit. IP cameras connect over the internet and stream to users’ phones using a Wi-Fi connection. Closed-circuit, or CCTV cameras, stream through wired or wireless links. These cameras stream live footage to users, allowing them to watch for suspicious activity.
Presence simulation
Some people leave the lights or their TV turned on while they are gone. But in this day and age, smart homes have become more advanced. New gadgets are emerging with the specific purpose of simulating presence. They do this through movement simulation by using light-and shadow-effects at night or sound simulation at daytime.
Motion sensors
Surveillance cameras and motion sensors work hand in hand with allowing home owners to keep an eye on areas of their home that they might not have access to at the moment. Motion sensors create zones which cannot be accessed without sounding an alarm.
Glass break detector
Glass break detectors are usually installed near glass doors or a window front of a store. This equipment uses a microphone to detect when a pane of glass is broken or shattered. By monitoring the sound and vibrations the alarm only reacts to sounds above a certain threshold to avoid false alarms
High-decibel alarms
High-decibel alarms ensure that a break in will not go unnoticed. These alarm systems are loud enough so that neighbors will hear them. They are also implemented with the intention to frighten an unwanted intruder.
Keycard Access Locks
Controlling access to your building is one of the most critical components to commercial security.
Surveillance cameras will only get you so far – at some point, you’ll need an access control system to lock and unlock your doors when your employees need to get in and out. When deciding on your readers and credentials, you’ll have to consider everything from biometric fingerprint scanners to key fobs to smartphone apps. Something to keep in mind is that while a key card system might not be as flashy or as cool as other credentials, they’re still the workhorse of commercial access control.
All door access control systems work in a similar way. Credentials are presented to a reader, which sends the data to a controller for authentication. If the credentials match a set stored on the system’s whitelist, the controller unlocks the door and generally sends a signal to the reader, too. Credentials can vary, but key cards are easily the most common because they’re cheap to manufacture, easy to secure, simple to program, and easy to manage. Most key cards are made of thin, flexible plastic with the chips and/or magnets embedded in them, making them somewhat fragile. If you’re worried about employees damaging their credentials, you might want to use heavy-duty cards or plastic cases to prevent them from bending.
Types of Keycards
Wiegand Card
Data Stored On Polarized Magnetic Wires
Magnetic Stripe Card
Data Stored And Read On Magnetic Strip
RFID Card
Coiled wires send radio data when powered by a reader.