The first layer of protection starts with reputation. If people know that a piece of equipment, neighborhood or brand are hard to break into, they are far less likely to attempt it.

The second layer of defense are visual deterrents. Cameras, signs, and warnings are a great way to deter and prevent issues before they even start.

The third layer of defense are visual and audible warnings. Lights, sirens, dogs, and perimeter breach notifications, show a high success rate of deterring theft and break ins.

The fourth layer of defense are sensors and alarms. Breach sensors, motion sensors, smoke detectors, etc, can all escalate your level of protection by triggering alarms and notifying authorities directly.

The fifth layer of protection comes with personal and professional monitoring. When there is a dangerous situation, every second counts; and the more information you have, the easier it is to make decisions. By adding constant professional monitoring, you can rest assured that your home is being protected at the highest level with, or without you present.

All of the previously mentioned layers of security can be greatly compromised if your system is susceptible to cyber attacks, hacking, and other forms of digital invasion. This one fact separates what would be considered off the shelf security and professional security. Many devices bought online or in stores can perform the basic functions as mentioned ealier on a daily basis. But if they can’t perform as intended when it really counts, then it can largely be a waste of money.

The seventh and final layer of defense is yourself, your pets, or your loved ones. This should always be the last layer of defense, because whether a trained fighter or not, no one wants to put themselves, their pets, or their loved ones in harms way. Preventing any situation from reaching this point is always the top priority for security professionals.

Cameras are what everyone thinks about when they think about security. They are probably what you will get the most use out of, as they also provide convenience for viewing your front door and property. Many modern security cameras have night vision, built in lights, sirens, 2 way audio, and even facial recognition. They make up a large part of most security systems today.

Where your data and footage are stored is a big part of a good security system. Having both secure onsite and offsite storage is important for various situations

Motion sensors don’t need light to be fuctonal, and they provide an importan level of security with adjustable sensitivity zones, and even the ability to ignor pets.

Breach sensors, or contact sensors trigger when their two halves are separated. They are usually used on doors and windows, not only triggering an alarm when a breach occurs, but also telling you where the breach is at. In an emergency situation, those few seconds count and every bit of information can save your life.

Tilt sensors are great for placing on objects, garage doors, safes, etc. They trigger when on object tilts, setting off your alarm and notifying you as to which object was triggered.

Glass break sensors are designed to listen for broken glass over a fairly wide area with a high level of accuracy, triggering your alarm when broken glass is detected.

Tremor sensors serve two purposes. They can be used on doors to notify you if someone is pounding excessively, or they can also be used to notify you of earthquakes.

Water sensors are great for notifying you of leaks or floods in your basemnt, laundry room, kitchen, or anywhere else where this may be a concern.

Many homes use natural gas, and gas leaks can be a huge hazard. Known as the “Silent Killer”, gas leaks can sometimes be difficult to detect until it is too late. Protecting your home and pets with these sensors is a must for any house.

Smoke detectors help provide those few precious moments needed in a house fire to get out safely. Because of many open concept home designs, and the use of plastics and synthetics in home construction, the average home owner only has 17 minutes to get out of their house in the event of a fire. Because of this, having advanced warning when at home, or away is critial for your personal safety, and the safety of your property.

Extreme heat and cold can cause a lot of damage to your home, pets, and plumbing. Being notified of any extreme temperatures, especially if you travel a lot can make a huge difference.

Door locks that use traditional keys can be a lot easier to break into over digital locks. Getting notified every time a door is unlocked, and using a code instead of keys is another level of improved security for your home or business.

Being a responsible gun owner means keeping you gun safe. But what happens when you need your gun in an emergency? Rather than having to unlock a safe or remove your gun lock before use, having these steps tied into your home security can help save you valuable time in an emergency.

Thousands of cars are stolen every year, with many never being recovered. Having additional layers of security for your car to track it and prevent un-authorized ignition might just save you a lot of time, hassle, and money.

Having an emergency alert for contacting the police, fire department, or medical department at the push of a button can save your life or the life of a loved one in many high pressure situations.

Your central hub provides a lot of basic controls for your security system, but it can also be the most critical component, providing a reliable source of communication, dedicated wifi networks, and cellular connectivity, among much more!