5 fire hazards to avoid in your workplace

5 fire hazards to avoid in your workplace

The workplace is where we spend roughly half of our waking lives. It’s also typically a hub that sees dozens, hundreds or even thousands of people passing through at all times of the day and night. In such an environment, there are always going to be safety risks to consider and chief among them is…

Intruder alarm trends for 2022

Intruder alarm trends for 2022

For most homes and place of work, a good intruder alarm is the bare minimum security solution. So millions of alarms are currently installed across the country, some utilising the latest in smart technology and other many years or even decades old. It’s predicted that as many as one in four households will have an…

5 ways to prevent fire in a warehouse or factory

5 ways to prevent fire in a warehouse or factory

Fire can be utterly devastating to a business and put its employees at serious risk. And while fire is certainly a potential problem for all working environments it poses more of a threat in a factory or warehouse. Here, fire poses not only a risk to business assets but also to workers’ lives. There are…

What happens to your security system during a power cut?

There are few things in life more frustrating than a power cut. It always seems to happen at the most inopportune moments – when we’ve just settled in for a night of Netflix or when the baby has just dropped off to sleep. But aside from the inconvenience of having your night ruined, when the…

Do physical and cybersecurity need to converge

Do physical and cybersecurity need to converge?

In recent years, there has been so much made of the need for increased cybersecurity that, for many, physical security has become something of secondary concern. The fact of the matter is, however, that they might not actually be completely separate entities for long. Indeed, there are already signs of convergence happening, with many modern physical…

You’re covered – The benefits of a security maintenance contract

You’re covered – The benefits of a security maintenance contract

There are few inconveniences as inconvenient as dealing with downtime when it comes to our security systems. If the security system is out of commission then it’s not only going to be incredibly disruptive while you sort the problem but it leaves your business open to potential criminal threats. Hours can be spent finding the…

New Premises Security Checklist – What to Consider When Moving to a New Location

New Premises Security Checklist – What to Consider When Moving to a New Location

Security for your business premises can seem like an overwhelming concept, but with these 10 top tips, you’ll be able to protect your staff and property like a pro. To find out the top threats we see on the job that are often ignored, keep reading!

What does the copper-line cut-off mean for your business security system?

What does the copper-line cut-off mean for your business security system?

The humble landline is probably something we don’t pay much attention to in this age of 5G and fibre optic broadband. But for many people, it’s still a literal lifeline and in 4 years, that lifeline is quite literally going to be cut off. At the end of 2025, the old copper lines that have been…

What we can learn from the security shambles at the Euro 2020 Final

What we can learn from the security shambles at the Euro 2020 Final

The otherwise joyful occasion that was the Euro 2020 Wembley final between England and Italy (well, at least until penalties, that is) is one that will go down in history as an event that showed off both the very best and the very worst of Britain. Of course, for the former, we have the incredible…

Physical security trends for summer 2021

Physical security trends for summer 2021

Summer is officially here and it promises to be a scorcher. But while we’re not saying you shouldn’t be enjoying the sun and allowing yourselves to relax a little after what has been a pretty bleak couple of years, now is not the time to relax when it comes to security. Indeed, statistics show that…

The security logistics of setting up an outdoor dining venue

The security logistics of setting up an outdoor dining venue

The summer is a time for braziers, barbecues, dining outside, and outdoor activities. But before you find a location, test the food items and set up any equipment, you are likely to run into security snags that will make your job far more difficult. This brief guide will help you secure your business premises and…

Is integrated security a good fit for your home

Is integrated security a good fit for your home?

The world we live in isn’t getting any safer with burglaries happening once every 108 seconds in the UK. And if we go by West Midland police’s numbers, 88% of all cases are closed without even identifying a suspect. “While you may picture burglars as criminal masterminds, the reality is over a quarter of UK…

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