http://www.security-facts.com Mon, 08 Mar 2010 15:19:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We aren't living in the best of times! Crime is on an all time high especially, after the recent economic slowdown and the recession. For most businesses, it's time to cut down on unwanted expenses. But it is also time to take the necessary steps to beef up the security at your ... http://www.security-facts.com/tips/5-smart-security-devices-that-your-business-can-do-with A lot of retail stores seemed to be armed with dummy cameras nowadays. After all, they are inexpensive versions of the much more effective but pricey CCTV cameras. And for a layman, they are pretty much the same. (In case you didn't know, dummy cameras are fake security cameras that ... http://www.security-facts.com/homesecurity/understanding-the-dummy-security-camera The economy has been suffering for quite some time now and shows very little signs of improving soon. Unemployment has been on the rise and so have been prices. The result is that there has been a significant increase in the number of petty crimes (burglaries & thefts). While they ... http://www.security-facts.com/tips/5-easy-steps-to-enhance-your-home-security-during-the-recession I was visiting my cousin in Connecticut last week and was surprised to find that his house was protected by the latest gizmos and gadgets. I could see a large signboard proclaiming that his house was protected by CCTV security cameras, right from across the street. The moment I entered ... http://www.security-facts.com/homesecurity/why-a-dummy-security-camera-will-work-for-me Tip1: Multilayered Security - The security setup at your home needs to be like an onion (multilayered) and not an egg (it's a breeze to crack it). Most burglars prefer a quick and unobserved entry. Make it difficult for the burglar to bypass the security system and he will give ... http://www.security-facts.com/tips/ten-home-security-tips Having kids at home means that you have all the more reason to be concerned about security. A lot of children in the United States come back from school to empty homes as both the parents are out at work. There are numerous dangers in the world that kids are ... http://www.security-facts.com/tips/protecting-your-children-with-home-security-systems Almost every one knows that home security systems and burglar alarms are used to protect your family and assets from intrusions and burglary attempts. It would be naïve to list that as an advantage of using one. But as the title of this article suggests, there are a few advantages ... http://www.security-facts.com/homesecurity/a-few-little-known-advantages-of-using-a-home-security-system Nothing beats the cool comfort of an air conditioner on a hot summer night. You can plug it on and instantly be transferred to a different climate zone. But hey, spare a thought for the home security, for the window air conditioner might just be the weakest link in your ... http://www.security-facts.com/homesecurity/the-weak-link-in-your-security-setup-part-3-window-air-conditioners The key, the easiest pass way to your home. And how many copies of the key to your home do you posses now? And do you have an idea how many copies are actually missing or in circulation (handed over to neighbors, maid, cleaning service or a repair man)? It ... http://www.security-facts.com/homesecurity/the-weak-link-in-your-home-security-setup-part-2-keys At times, I can't help imagining the worst possible scenario. I have the best security system that money can buy and I try and think like a criminal or a burglar for ways that I can crack it. This helps me find any loopholes in the system. I have frequently ... http://www.security-facts.com/tips/use-the-duress-code-when-things-go-horribly-wrong