Virtual Intruders – Why Hackers Love Cheap Home Security Cameras
Sadly, not all intruders are physical. Remember the film, Snowden? He puts a plaster over the camera on his laptop to stop the authorities from spying on him! Virtual intruders are becoming just as much of a problem. And using a cheap home security camera could allow...
Business Fire Protection: What Is Third Party Certification or Accreditation?
Checking that your Fire Protection provider has Third Party Certification or Accreditation is the best way to ensure you are working with a competent, experienced expert. And know that you can rely on them to protect your premises, your staff and your liability as the...
Eye (Almost) In The Sky Security Cameras
Following on from our blog post about virtual trip wires that work with analytic cameras to identify different categories of security equipment on your property. Eye in the sky Sometimes CCTV installers are stuck for a way to get sufficient coverage from their...
Virtual Trip Wires For Home Security
I remember the first time I saw an article about 'trip wires'. The image showed rays of light protecting an open patio door onto the balcony at a very expensive property. It allowed the owners to sleep in their bedroom with the door open on hot sultry nights - without...
Fire Door Safety Week – 23-29 September
I saw in the news recently that it is Fire Door Safety Week from 23 to 29 September 2019. It's now in its seventh year! They are dedicated to raising awareness about fire doors, fire stopping and safety for the whole building industry and every property owner,...
Alarm Monitoring Companies Near Me
An alarm helps to keep your property secure, monitoring that alarm makes your home or business even safer. It's very unusual for a home to be occupied 24/7. And humans are creatures of habit, so there is usually a pattern to the times when our homes are empty. Thieves...
4 Ways To Stop A Stalker At Your Home
Essex Police are supporting a new campaign helping to stop stalkers and bring them to justice. It also aims to raise awareness and help people recognise the signs of stalking - as a victim or when you suspect someone else might be. Run by SETDAB, the Southend, Essex...
Free Home Security Equipment For UK Police Forces
It's all over the news this week. Amazon Ring have teamed up with some UK constabularies to give away free home security equipment. The tech in question is video doorbells. These HD devices monitor your home day and night (using infrared vision). You will receive an...
Fire Chiefs’ Business Safety Week 2019
The National Fire Chiefs' Business Safety Week is a chance for Fire & Rescue services to help raise awareness of the support available for the Responsible Person at any business. It runs from 9-15 September 2019. The main goals are reducing false alarms - there were...
How You Can Tell If Your Home Is Earthed
One of the most common faults in British homes is inadequate or no earthing/bonding. It's not something that is top of mind for most homeowners. And having plugs with earth wires in them is not the same thing at all! Here's how I first learned about the earth at home...