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The Top 5 Reasons Why Your Business Needs an Office Security System

George Kozhar May 10, 2020 2:25 am

Like most entrepreneurs, you understand that your business represents a massive investment of time, capital, and resources. To succeed in your entrepreneurial journey, you need to ensure that you protect your company and assets from harm. The question is how best to safeguard those interests. For many business owners, the answer is simple: get an office security system. Surprisingly, though, many of today’s businesses continue to lack any real type of security to protect property, employees, assets, and even the company’s reputation. Here are five of the top reasons why your company should have an office security system.

Technology Solutions vs. Trained Security Guards

Technology Solutions or Trained Security Guards in New York: Which Should You Choose?

George Kozhar January 30, 2020 3:51 am

Security guards have long played an important role in protecting New York City’s buildings, people, and events. In recent years, however, technology has advanced at a rapid pace. Not surprisingly, that innovation has also had a profound impact on the security services industry. New technological tools for security are developed each year. It’s only natural then for some people to wonder whether they even need trained security guards in New York these days, or if technology can just replace guards altogether. The question is simple: which should you choose?

Benefits of Executive Protection Services

How to Recognize That You Need Executive Protection Services

George Kozhar November 25, 2019 12:41 pm

The world is a dangerous and sometimes frightening place, and it doesn’t really matter who you are or how rich or prominent you might be – those risks never really go away. In fact, VIPs and other well-known personalities are often at special risk, as they can attract unwanted attention from misguided fans, disgruntled former employees, criminal elements, and even deranged stalkers. Fortunately, executives and other VIPs don’t have to live in constant fear or apprehension. To get the piece of mind they need, they can turn to experienced security firms that offer the executive protection services they need. But how can you know whether you need this specialized form of security protection? Here are some of the most common reasons why you might need executive protection services for your personal security needs.

Dispelling Six Common Myths About Security Guards

George Kozhar September 21, 2019 2:05 am

While the security guard industry in New York City is larger than ever before, many of the city’s residents often have misconceptions about the profession. To some, security guards often go unnoticed. Others take note, but often have little understanding about the nature of the job. Many of the most common myths are so pervasive that some would-be security guards often enter the field with uncertain expectations. Whether you’re a resident of the City that Never Sleeps or someone interested in pursuing a career as a security guard, it’s important to dispel these myths to better understand the important role security guards play in our daily lives. Here are six common myths about security guards, and why they’re wrong.

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Seven Key Steps to Protect Your Business

George Kozhar September 1, 2019 10:09 am

If you own a business in New York City, then you already understand just how much you have invested in that enterprise. But do you fully understand the risks that your business faces each and every day? If you’re like many entrepreneurs, chances are that you spend so much time focused on the competitive, profit-making side of the business, that there’s little time left to worry about protecting that business investment. The bad news is that you can’t afford to neglect sound business protection strategies. However, there’s good news too: these seven tips can help you protect your company and interests.

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Cyber Threats: What You Don’t Know Could Hurt You

George Kozhar August 28, 2019 10:36 am

We live in an age of unprecedented technological achievement, with amazing medical advancements, communications technology, and so much more. Of course, the internet is one of the most incredible of those achievements and has literally transformed the way billions of people communicate, shop, and obtain information. In all likelihood, the internet has become an important element of your business success too. Unfortunately, you may not be aware of the hidden dangers that lurk just around the corner in cyberspace. And when it comes to cyber threats, what you don’t know could hurt you and put your business at risk.

Is Your Business Prepared for an Active Shooter Situation?

George Kozhar August 22, 2019 2:18 pm

These days, there are two words that all safety and security personnel truly dread: active shooter. While these terror attacks are far less common than their news coverage might suggest, they remain among the most terrifying domestic threats Americans can experience. And since the shooters almost always target areas where resistance is unlikely, most active shooter responses are anything but organized. Add to that the fact that a reported 60 percent of 2018’s active shooter events took place in business environments, and it’s easy to see how big this threat has become in recent years.

Professional Security Guards: A Look at Their Duties and Responsibilities

George Kozhar August 12, 2019 2:00 pm

Given the rising demand for security guards in cities like New York, it’s no wonder that so many men and women now see the security industry as such a great career opportunity. At the same time, however, it’s important for prospective security guards to recognize that this is a job that comes with a great deal of responsibility. Unfortunately, many job candidates may have misconceptions about what security guards actually do on a day-to-day basis. If you’re thinking about pursuing a security guard career, it’s important to understand the duties and responsibilities that typically come with the job.

Five Reasons You Should Consider a Career as a Security Guard

George Kozhar July 30, 2019 3:33 am

The security guard industry has never been hotter, as guards are in high demand across the country and around the world. And nowhere is that more obvious than in New York City, where private security plays a vital role in protecting life and property. Moreover, a career in security can provide a whole host of attractive benefits for aspiring guards. If you’ve been wondering why you should pursue a security guard career, here are five of the top reasons.