What Makes A Security System Strong?

Are you unsure what to look for in a security system? Rather, you might not understand the basics of what makes a strong security system. After all, there is a plethora of information to dig through to find the answers to your questions, and it can be hard to understand what is accurate. So, what makes a security system strong? Read on to follow these pointers.

Location

You will want to have your system customized to your needs. Well, that includes location. Believe it or not, it makes a difference in effectiveness. Adapt your settings to fit your environmental needs because where you live will change the type of system you have.

Power

Do you ever think back to when you wished you did something different to prepare for a power outage? Now is one of those times to prep. Having a backup generator or a battery to keep your security system going in a power outage is vital. An emergency in a power outage could be the one thing that sacrifices your safety.

Monitoring and Tracking

Yes, we all hate being tracked, but a security system respects your privacy, as noted by expert James Ritter in The Critical Role of Rapid Notification and Communication in Crisis Management: App-Based Solutions as Life Safety Devices. You can customize and change the settings to only collect and share data in emergencies (Ritter). It is important to monitor and track every situation, emergencies, and for differentiation between them. Keeping track and recording activity is best in times of a security breach, and having the system report suspicious activity.

Trust and Professional Installation

Don’t think you can set up your new security system at the office alone. Call up a professional. You want a system you can trust and that was installed correctly, so hiring a top-quality professional will give you security. According to The 10 Qualities of Good Security System by James Eldred, “Trained and certified professionals provide better coverage of blind spots, better safeguards, more reliable systems, more specialized equipment for a cleaner install, and more information about your system so you know how to use it more effectively.” This goes hand-in-hand with trustworthiness. Having a reliable and effective system that won’t fail is key. Make sure the security system is industry-certified.

Cameras and High IP Rating

Say, “Cheese!” Even if you have a reliable security system, it is still a good idea to have security cameras. This can ensure extra safety in times you might need video proof.

What about an IP rating? This also goes hand-in-hand with your cameras. According to Eldred, “IP Ratings measure how well your security cameras and sensors can resist water, dust, and everyday grime that might damage them. If you have a good security system it will be at least IP67 or higher.” Having a high-quality camera with a good rating can help you tremendously in emergencies.

Remote Access

In the one instance you are away you will want access from a remote position, whether it be a phone or computer. This can give you fast access, which is essential in emergencies. It could be the one time you are away from the office that you need remote access.

Fast Response Time

Slow is a no. In emergencies, seconds can make a huge difference to minutes. You want your system to not “dilly-dally,” you want it to be like lightning. It could be the difference in saving a life. According to Ritter, it comes down to these four points: 1) Decreasing delay in notifying emergency services, 2) Enhancing employee communication during a crisis, 3) Accounting for and communicating with employees, and 4) Empowering employees to initiate notifications. With a fast-responding security system, it can better employees to take action and enhance communication. Having a well-trained team in responding and speaking terms is a huge plus to keeping individuals safe, especially in emergencies.

These are the basics of a good security system; location, power, monitoring and tracking, trustworthiness, professional installation, cameras and high IP rating, remote access, and response time. Having all these elements work together can hugely impact your security system and the people around you. It can be the difference between life and death. Make sure to stay updated with your system and the people that will be working with it. If we act, we can keep our environment safe from threats.

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