Posts by Matt Smith
Happy Thanksgiving from Guardian Security
We at Guardian Security wish you and your family a very happy Thanksgiving this year! It may surprise you to learn that our company actually came to be because of an annual Thanksgiving turkey tradition. We hope you enjoy our own Guardian Security Thanksgiving origin story.
Read MoreHow Access Control Transforms Security Overnight
If an organization has been the target of a crime, stakeholders may feel like there’s no time to waste when it comes to boosting onsite security. By installing a cloud-based access control system at your Washington state enterprise, that can be accomplished. If your organization has experienced any of these increasingly common security breaches, access…
Read MoreHow Access Control Accomplishes More for Your Organization
Traditional keys are being phased out as more organizations are choosing to manage their building security with electronic access control. Washington state enterprises can accomplish the following security goals by transitioning from traditional keys to access control systems. Managing Multiple Buildings With a cloud-based access control system, your building security services can be scalable. This…
Read MoreReducing Springtime Crime with Video Surveillance in Washington State
As the weather warms up and the days get longer, it’s common to see an uptick in crimes against businesses. Enterprises of all types are at risk of being targeted; this shifts the focus on turning profits by year’s end, to protecting those profits from springtime crime with video surveillance. Washington state businesses can use…
Read MoreChoosing Cloud Video Surveillance in Washington State
Choosing security cameras is only the beginning of protecting your business with video surveillance; the next step is choosing a storage method for your video. In previous eras, the most popular methods of storing security footage were digital video recorder (DVR) and network video recorder (NVR). Here is information on the difference between DVR and…
Read MoreWhy Add Video Verification to Your Business Security
As experts in electronic business security for Washington state, we have found that some of the most common challenges to business security can be solved with video verification. Video verification is a service that we highly recommend to our commercial customers; it’s an additional step to alarm monitoring that can make a major impact on your security strategy.
Read MoreAlarm Ordinances in Washington State
Alarm ordinances are a reality of security system ownership. Authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) throughout Washington State, including cities and counties, have alarm ordinances in place to help them allocate law enforcement resources and minimize false alarms.
Read MoreWinterizing Pipes in the Pacific Northwest
With historically cold winter weather upon us, these conditions remind us of the importance of winterizing our pipes to prevent them from freezing. Frozen pipes can lead to a flooded business, resulting in untold property damage and insurance headaches.
Read MoreProtecting Your Business from a Holiday Fire
For businesses that create a festive holiday atmosphere, there is an elevated risk of a fire breaking out during the holiday season. Fortunately, there are authoritative resources with tips to help you protect your business from these risks. Here’s what you should prioritize.
Read MoreGiving Customers a Safer Shopping Experience
Whether it’s during the holidays or another busy shopping season, retail businesses have an obligation to provide customers the safest experience possible — from the moment they park their vehicle, to the time they exit the parking lot. Unfortunately, two Pacific Northwest metro areas are currently experiencing some of the highest auto theft rates in the country. If you operate a retail business, here’s what you need to know.
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