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12Oct

How To Secure Your Home When You’re A Tenant

When you rent a property, securing the premises and your belongings are probably priorities for you but your landlord may not always see things the same way.  For landlords, it’s often a case of ‘out of sight, out of mind’, leaving tenants with real security concerns.  But don’t worry.  There are plenty of things you […]
30Sep

It’s Never Too Late To Secure Your Home

If you’ve had the unfortunate experience of a break-in or burglary at your home, don’t fall into the trap of thinking that the horse has bolted when it comes to protecting your assets.  You need to know that it’s never too late to secure your home.    It’s not uncommon for thieves to return to a […]
11Sep

Creating A Home Theatre Experience

Everyone loves going to the movies. What could be nicer than getting together with a couple of friends, settling back into a deep, comfortable seat, dipping into a big box of warm, fresh popcorn, sipping on an icy cold drink and anticipating the excitement of the latest blockbuster on the big screen? We love movies, […]
11Aug

Why Access Control Is Essential For Any Business

Security is a concern for every business. Whether you own a small family business or run a major operation with thousands of people in multiple sites around the country, protecting your staff, your equipment, your information and your intellectual capital is a top priority. Things like door locks, perimeter fencing, alarms and surveillance cameras play […]
11Jul

Minimising Loss And Theft In Your Business

Loss and theft are realities for every business – but what can you do about it? Employers face the threat of theft and loss from people within their company as well as outsiders which makes the problem complex and wide-ranging. Putting effective prevention and protection measures in place should be a priority for all businesses […]
25Jun

CCTV In The Workplace – Top 10 Factors To Consider

A growing number of businesses are using closed circuit television (CCTV) for a variety of reasons including the safety and security of employees and visitors, protecting assets, quality control, workplace compliance, Health and Safety compliance and public liability. If you’re considering installing CCTV in your workplace, here are the top 10 factors to consider: Legislation […]
14Jun

Pet Friendly Home Security Systems

Your dog may be your best friend but if he keeps activating your home alarm system and setting off the noisy siren unnecessarily, he’ll soon become your neighbour’s enemy.   You may even decide not to use your home security system because of all the pet-provoked false alarms – and that’s definitely NOT a good idea! […]
07Jun

Do I Need A Telephone Landline To Have Home Security?

We often get asked the question whether a landline is necessary for a home security system.  The simple answer is no. In the past, security systems typically relied on the home phone for a seamless interface with security companies, but digital communications and mobile phones have changed all of that.  Nowadays, wireless technology is used […]
29May

Security Evaluation – How Safe Is Your Property?

Do you think your property is safe from intruders? Here’s a checklist to help you evaluate your home security as well as provide you with some tips to improve the protection of both the interior and exterior of your property. ACCESS DOORS These should be solid core doors, secured with deadlocks.   These locks are available […]
29Apr

5 Tips To Provide A Secure and Safe Workplace

One of the top priorities of business owners and office managers is securing the safety and security of workers, equipment, data and intellectual property and facilities. Here are five tips for a safe workplace that will help you protect your business from break-ins and theft and make it as secure as possible. Access control An […]