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Secure Your Non-Profit Organization or Place of Worship with Government Security Grants
Ensuring the safety and security of your community is more critical than ever. To support this need, various government initiatives are offering grant funding to non-profits and places of worship for security system installations. At Umbrella Security Systems, we are...
This Week in Access Control: Benefits of Electric Strike Door Locks
Electric strike door locks offer value, particularly in commercial settings like offices and schools. There is more than one reason we recommend them when the topic of secure doors for schools comes up. Read More: 8 Ways Access Control Systems for Schools Can...
A Quick Guide to Multi-Site Access Control Systems
Expanding your business is no biggie in this day and age. Most companies span multiple locations, which is good for business but poses challenges vis-à-vis physical security. However, that is what multi-site access control is for; it’s a remote management system that...
How to Enhance Logistics Security Through Remote Video Surveillance
The traditional reliance on security guards to patrol expansive logistics facilities has proven inefficient and costly, paving the way for a more sophisticated solution—remote video surveillance. You go for payroll and benefits or, in worst-case scenarios, a major...
A Guide to Acing Your Modern Hotel Security System
Creating a secure environment in the hospitality industry requires an end-to-end approach. An important component of this strategy is the installation of a modern hotel security system, complete with access control systems and video surveillance services. Tap here for...
Is Gunshot Detection Through IoT Smart Sensors Worth the Investment?
Gun violence is a growing concern in both commercial and academic settings, prompting the need for advanced security measures by none other than yours truly for the past 10+ years. One solution we have seen gaining prominence over the years is smart gunshot...
A Guide And Checklist For Office Physical Security Systems
An effective physical security system is the first line of defense against potential threats.
The 4 Sensors that Define Modern Security Technology
When it comes to sensors, they are heroes that don’t wear capes. They don’t make a sound or do anything that might make their presence obvious, but they are the most important part of a business security system. Tap here for more information about our security...