An organisation is never less secure than when it’s in the midst of a crisis and right now, almost every business under the sun is suffering through a pretty substantial crisis and that crisis has a name – coronavirus. There’s no doubt about it – the security industry is one of the many going through […]
Security tips
How to increase physical security for your retail store
As more of us move our retail efforts online and spend more time and resources investing in cybersecurity, we can often overlook the importance of physical security. In times such as these, when so much is uncertain about the future and businesses are under greater levels of stress than perhaps ever before, having a reliable […]
Top tips to improve security at your place of worship
For hundreds of years, places of worship have been seen as sanctuaries from the ills of the world, safe havens whose doors are always open. Times, however, have changed in recent years as the world has got smaller and less safe. Indeed, terror incidents in places of religious sanctity have been on the rise around […]
5 essential event security tips for planners
There is so much more to effective event security than you might think: It’s a plan that requires concise coordination and reliable, focused communication at all times. It also requires the right equipment. So, if you’re planning a major event and you’re unsure how to proceed when it comes to arranging and planning security, we […]
When is the right time to outsource your security?
Hundreds of businesses across the country of all shapes and sizes fall victim to crime every year and these incidents come at a cost to the business. You may have great insurance, but if important assets are stolen or damaged a criminal event can result in serious downtime and in any business, time is money. […]
Security camera placement – finding your home’s best angle
When home security first became a legitimate concern, the methods and tools used were far from exhaustive and often too pricey for most household budgets. The last few decades, however, have brought with them technological advances that mean it is now possible for any home one any budget to consider a fully-featured home security solution. […]
Why winter is the best time to upgrade your home security
As the summer begins its slow fade into winter (also known as autumn) and the year winds to a close, it’s common for people to get reflective and start thinking about the changes they could make to their lives and their homes. When it comes to positive change, upgrading your security system is an obvious […]
City living – 5 security tips for staying safe in the big city
At one point in our lives, we all attempt city living. Whether we’re self-professed country bumpkins looking to expand our horizons and experience new horizons or have chosen to simply move for a job, it’s inevitable that at some point, the magnetic pull of the ‘bright lights’ will take us. What the ‘big city’ constitutes […]
Battening down the hatches – keeping your home safe whilst on holiday
We all deserve a good holiday. Without it, what would we have to look forward to for the rest of the year? But there is one significant drawback to the concept of casting off the shackles of the working week and leaving the country for a fortnight – the idea of leaving your home vacant […]
How and why to secure your garden
When it comes to home security, the garden is often an area that gets overlooked but there has been a worrying rise in garden theft in recent years with the ONS revealing that over 700,000 thefts from gardens and outhouses took place in 2016 alone. Because our gardens are not just our gardens are they? […]
