How much thought do you give to ATM security when you use one for cash withdrawal or banking? For many, the answer is “little to none.” ATMs were created for consumer convenience, but they also provide a convenience to criminals, who find ATMs and their users to be an easy target. Bank cards have changed over the years to include ATM security measures, such as CVV codes and chip-enabling features. These measures have helped reduce some types of fraud.
The Scammers of Summer
There are multiple “sure signs” of summer which nearly everyone enjoys… blooming flowers, evening barbecues, weekend camping trips, hanging out at the pool, etc.
And then there are the signs of summer we would rather do without – allergy pills, extra bugs, mowing the yard, and the perhaps the biggest pest, the return of solicitors. For the security industry, solicitors are more than just a nuisance to customers, they are a marketing nightmare. Deceptive door-to-door sales practices continue to create mistrust and a poor reputation that is difficult for even reputable companies to overcome.
Automating Your Comments – Prompt Commands
By Josh Tafoya, Technical Trainer
(This is the sixth and final in a series of training blogs about automating your account comments for faster alarm handling. Links to the other blogs in the series are available at the end.)
Automating Your Comments – Enhanced Action Patterns Part Two
By Josh Tafoya, Technical Trainer
(This is the fifth in a series of training blogs about automating your account comments for faster alarm handling. Links to the other blogs in the series are available at the end.)
Automating Your Comments – Enhanced Action Patterns
By Josh Tafoya, Technical Trainer
(This is the fourth in a series of training blogs about automating your account comments for faster alarm handling. Links to the other blogs in the series are available at the end.)
Automating Your Comments – Transmitter Programming
by Josh Tafoya, Technical Trainer
(This is the third in a series of training blogs about automating your account comments for faster alarm handling. Links to the other blogs in the series are available at the end.)
Automating Your Comments – Programming & General Schedules
by Josh Tafoya, Technical Trainer
(This is the second in a series of training blogs about automating your account comments for faster alarm handling. Links to the other blogs in the series are available at the end.)
Automating Your Comments – An Introduction
By Josh Tafoya, Technical Trainer
During my time with Bold, I’ve worked with over a hundred different monitoring centers, from the very small to the very large. There’s one thing I’ve found common through most of the centers I’ve visited: the operators are forced to read a ton of Comments (or Notes or Special Instructions) to determine what needs to happen when handling an alarm. In most cases, the operators were forced to read these notes because the old software had no way to automate the behaviors described in them. But if you’re using Manitou, there are ways to automate many of the things described in Comments.
Prevent Your Property From Being Vandalized
by guest blogger Dean White, owner of Gate Options
When it comes to your home, one of the biggest ways to feel comfortable is to feel safe. But at times this can be difficult because of the threat of vandalism to your property. Statistics say that 77% of all crimes are property crimes, which means no matter the community or neighborhood you live in, the possibility of your home being burglarized or vandalized will always be present. Even if the damage is relatively minor, vandalism can shake a homeowner’s confidence to its core. What’s more, vandalism can depress a neighborhood’s spirit as well as property values. The following slides represent some common-sense approaches to help you protect your property, neighborhood, and peace of mind.
Save Money with Home Automation
There’s no denying the rise of home automation; it’s been called the next Industrial Revolution. You may already have smart home devices: the outlet adapter which allows you to use an app to control your light or television; the door lock that doesn’t require keys; the thermostat that self-adjusts the temperature of your home. All these products, and the thousands more on the market or in development, were designed to simplify your life and surroundings. While that’s a popular concept, the better product is the one which positively impacts your wallet as well, by helping you save money with home automation. The good news is there are plenty of these on the market, too.