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Darren Nix

Security Tip of the Month: Technology is Only One Part of the Security Equation

Several recent airport incidents have shown that technology alone will not provide proper security. One must consider personnel and security procedures as well.

  • Jan 11, 2010
Video Surveillance in Schools

District Integrators Learn About Video Surveillance

A typical urban school district can easily have more than 2,500 cameras installed throughout its facilities. Some systems are straightforward, while others can be sophisticated, encompassing advanced surveillance capabilities and utilizing a broad range of surveillance technologies.

  • By Brian Leland
  • Jan 04, 2010

Integration Frustration

Many of today's security systems and products integrate with each other, and thanks to end user demand, manufacturers have made integrating with multiple security products easier. But while product integration is a huge advantage to the end user, and manufacturers regularly provide lists of compatible products, it is important to understand how compatible two products really are.

  • By Darren A. Nix
  • Dec 07, 2009


10 Holiday Safety Tips

  • Nov 10, 2009
Darren Nix

Security Tip of the Month: Preparing for the Ordinary Means Protection for the Extraordinary

When a security program is designed to prevent more common and unwanted activities, in many ways the program will also lessen the potential of more extraordinary events. Many of us understand the principle of layered security using a number of resources.

  • By Darren A. Nix
  • Nov 09, 2009

Halloween Safety Tips

  • Oct 27, 2009
Darren Nix

Everyones an Expert

The security industry has grown so much over the last 10 years. There are those of us that have been in the industry for many years; likewise, we have seen an influx of newer faces join us in the security business.

  • By Darren A. Nix
  • Oct 09, 2009

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