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Initially, you might think of cybersecurity as something that only large, multi-million- and multi-billion-dollar businesses need to take seriously. That most definitely is not the case as the following facts and statistics indicate. Nationwide, approximately 43 percent of cyber attacks are targeted toward small businesses. Cyber attacks against small businesses are extremely costly, and 60…
It would be safe to say that in today’s world, everyone recognizes the need for business security. And it’s rare for a business not to have some kind of security system in place. Unfortunately, security all too often is limited to some form of access control and a security camera or two. That limited approach…
Is your company protected against online security breaches? In 2004, October was named Cyber Security Awareness Month to highlight cyber security and its importance as threats to technology and secure data become more prevalent. If you run a business and need help with online security, contact one of the leading security system companies in…
A functional fire alarm system is one of the most necessary factors in keeping your building safe and compliant with legal requirements. Your system requires regular maintenance and inspections to ensure it’s up to code and working properly. Regardless of the age and features of your system, a maintenance program is necessary to keep…
If you’re a business owner, you may not think that employee theft is a serious problem. We certainly don’t want you to become paranoid in your attitude toward your employees, but if you’ve never thought seriously about employee theft, we urge you to consider these very sobering statistics. Employee theft costs American businesses an…
SMG Partners with Genetec for Business Security Systems Every business owner should be concerned with security, especially when you remember that theft costs U.S. businesses over $100 billion every year. Providing the very best in business security has always been our focus at SMG Security. And our ability to accomplish this objective has now…
Carbon monoxide (CO) is called the silent killer. It’s odorless and colorless, and unlike carbon dioxide, is entirely man made and is not naturally present in the atmosphere. CO is produced by the incomplete burning of organic matter. When present in quantities greater than 35 ppm, it is toxic to humans and animals, and…
If you still use POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) lines to communicate with your central station monitoring company, you are using outdated technology. In the before time (as my father likes to say) POTS lines were the most reliable means of transmitting an alarm signal. However, telecommunications carriers like Verizon and AT&T are abandoning their…
A professionally installed Closed-Circuit Television system (CCTV) in your business provides security for both employees and customers. The heart of the system is a network of television cameras strategically located throughout the premises. These provide maximum protection by allowing business owners, managers, and security personnel to constantly monitor all areas of the business. Despite…