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The Business Security Checklist: Are You Protected? May 15th, 2015

If you own a business, risk management is a daily concern. Not just in financial decisions, but with your physical assets as well.

Your first line of defense is awareness. Knowing what kind of protection you have and don’t have is the first step before taking action toward a more secure business.

It’s important to assess your security precautions in order to make sure you’re keeping your business, your belongings and your employees safe and sound.

So, we recommend running through a checklist of items that should be of focus as you evaluate the current state of your security measures.
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How Honeywell’s GPS Vehicle Tracking Service Can Help You April 22nd, 2015

It’s true; security isn’t confined to home or business locations.

Business owners and private residents alike can benefit from having a system that monitors the location and movements of their vehicles. Honeywell Total Connect Tracking Services do just that. The service is an extension of Honeywell’s Total Connect Remote services, which already have an impressive track record for protecting homes and businesses. Read More »

Why You Need Professional Security System Installation April 2nd, 2015

It’s finally time to get a new security system. The installation process will begin soon, and you’re probably wondering what that means for you. Whether you’re upgrading from an older provider or starting from scratch, there is quite a bit of work that goes into fitting your home or business with a new security system.

Most would agree that technical work is best done by an expert rather than a novice. But when it comes to home and business security, the misconception is that skilled, professional system installation will add expensive fees and hourly labor charges onto the bill.

That’s far from the truth, especially when the alarm installation comes included with your equipment purchase. Here’s why a security system that offers free professional installation is the way to go.
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How Does Security System Monitoring Work (Video) March 17th, 2015

Thanks to technology, it seems every corner of the communications realm has been universally altered. This includes security monitoring, which has evolved since the early days of home security equipment.

During this evolution process, we’ve learned that two technologies are better than one. But how exactly has home security been impacted by the changing times?

Here’s how Security Monitoring works— from the olden days to our modern approach.
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Why We Choose Honeywell Security Camera Equipment February 19th, 2015

Fortress Security uses Honeywell’s top of the line security equipment including its video monitoring system. We trust in the proven technologies of a company that has been in the security monitoring business for over thirty years. Honeywell’s Total Connect Remote and Video Services offer a wealth of high-tech, yet easy to use video surveillance equipment for our customers.

Total Connect Remote, the Honeywell video surveillance app, allows you to view the video produced by surveillance cameras in or around your home on your phone or tablet. No more bulky video surveillance screens, as utilized by many other security companies, to install in a central command center in your house.
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Home Security System Prices – Questions to Ask When Comparing Costs January 23rd, 2015

“What does a home security system cost?” seems like a simple enough question. But shopping around between the variety of custom security system packages can be confusing.

Prices can be broken out in a number of different ways – some companies offer marginal savings on monitoring while charging for installation of basic equipment. Other systems allow you to reduce costs up front as long as you commit to a certain length of contracted monitoring service.

As you compare home security system prices, keep this list of questions handy to be sure you’re getting all of the crucial information from each business you consider.
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Garage Door Security – Check for Weaknesses December 11th, 2014

Every entrance to your home needs a thorough security evaluation, and your garage is no different. Your vehicles are some of the most valuable items you own outside of your home, making them a popular target in thefts. Attached garages are highly convenient, but require a few extra basic home security measures, as they also offer another point of entry to your home. Read on to see if you follow these best practices.

Lock the entry doors. Both the exterior door and the door from the garage to the inside of your house are break-in weak points. The exterior entry to a garage is often tucked away on the back or side of the house, offering more cover than a front door or garage door that faces the main road. Make sure you have a reinforced deadbolt installed. And always lock the door leading into your home as well.
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