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Choosing to invest in security for your home or business is one of the best things you can do to protect yourself and your property. However, in this day and age, it can be difficult for individuals to choose between DIY security measures and professionally installed home security systems. Brad Tolliver, the president of SMG…
Hospitals and healthcare facilities have a constant flow of residents, guests, and employees so it is vital that they have a safe and secure space for them to visit, get well, and do their jobs. Some of the benefits of having a security system installed in your healthcare facility include Enhanced Safety It is shocking…
With the prices of new and used cars, along with auto parts, skyrocketing, motor vehicle theft is becoming an increasingly severe problem in all areas of the country, including Illinois. In fact, Illinois ranks 8th in the nation for vehicle theft. Police department data from across the state reports well over 21,000 stolen vehicles, which…
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…