In a Bold Move, the Associated Locksmiths of America, Revised its Code of Ethics to Address the Issue of Deceptive Advertising
from ALOA
The ALOA Board added language to the Code of Ethics that directs all members to, “advertise and conduct business in a non-deceptive manner.” To further explain this position, the Board adopted the following policy. More

Get More from Access Control Solutions
from SourceSecurity.com
Let's be honest, even the most basic of access control systems are likely to perform some useful functions, such as providing a degree of protection against unauthorized access and providing a roll call of those who might be present in a building or even printing a photo ID card. There's no doubt, however, that there are many things that basic systems can't do. Wouldn't it be useful, for example, when the system detects an unauthorized access attempt, if it could assist in finding out who made that attempt? The solution is, in principle, straight-forward - link the access control system to a CCTV installation so that pictures are recorded of anyone who makes a failed access attempt. More

Join New Hampshire Locksmith Association at their Open House on May 12th, 2009
from ALOA
The New Hampshire Locksmith Association in conjunction with LAB and eight New England distributors will be hosting a Locksmith Open House/ Membership Drive on May 12, 2009. The event will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on 37 Main St. Salem, N.H., 03079. More

NO GAMBLE! Just a sure BET!
from ALOA
Ready to recession-proof your business? Then go “all in” at the ALOA Convention & Security Expo where the saying “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas…” simply doesn’t apply. More

Dallas Police Maxed Out on Monitoring City's Cameras
from Dallas Morning News via SecurityInfoWatch.com
Spend time in downtown Dallas, and there's an increasingly good chance your movements will be caught on city surveillance cameras. Less certain is whether a police officer will be watching at the other end of that video feed. The cameras have multiplied since the program began two years ago, and Dallas police say they have reduced crime. More

The Firewall Remains the Network Traffic Cop, but its Role is Changing
from Search Networking
On a fundamental level, the firewall continues to serve as an old-fashioned "traffic cop" on enterprise networks. The firewall's role as a perimeter defender has given way to more of a gate-keeping role, however, as more and more enterprises begin to use the firewall as a central point of connectivity for mobile and remote workers. The firewall's role in network security has adapted to the changes, and the technology is here to stay, according to Mike Chapple, an information security professional at the University of Notre Dame. In an email interview, Chapple said that firewalls continue to play a critical role in securing network perimeters, but mobile workers are forcing that role to evolve. More

In Downturn, Small Businesses Learn to Diversify
from The Wall Street Journal
Diversify, diversify, diversify. Across the country, many businesses, especially small ones, are finding the key to survival is to broaden their appeal in new markets while increasing their profitability among existing clients. More

Making Your Small Business Green, Affordably
from Huffington Post
It seems that everyone is talking about ways to go green right now. And while most businesses like the idea of making their venture more eco-friendly. there also seems to be a common misperception that going green is too expensive, too difficult, or both. Well, this article explains how neither is true. The fact is, not only can greening your business be good for the environment, it also can be good for the bottom line. More