ALOA Extends Early Bird Pricing

We don't want you to miss out on attending this year's convention, so we've extended the Early Bird Registration Prices to August 7th! So what are you waiting for! More

Polls Opening on Monday, July 27th!
from ALOA
Get Ready to vote for the Best Locksmith Van and Best Locksmith Shop More

Texas: Warnings Issued on Door-to-Door Alarm System Solicitors
from The Dallas Morning News
Security systems are designed to safeguard homeowners, but during the summer months, it's often the security systems themselves that need protection. Texas State officials say scam artists – usually unlicensed high school and college students – spend their summer vacations going door to door offering new monitoring contracts and alarm installation. In some cases, the homeowner is left paying for two separate alarm systems, or a system that may not work at all. More

NYPD: High-profile Buildings Need Tighter Security
from SecurityInfoWatch.com
Managers and developers of high-profile skyscrapers and other buildings in the city need to take more steps to guard against terrorist attacks, according to a new report by the New York Police Department. More

ATTENTION Business Owners
from ALOA
Don't miss out on registering for QuickBooks Advanced Training, This class will show you how to master QuickBooks and make it really work for your company. More

Oxford University Invests in a New CCTV System
from SourceSecurity.com
The University of Oxford Security Services department has invested in a major overhaul of its CCTV system and upgraded to a networked digital system. Demands on the analogue system had expanded to the point where the original 30 cameras had grown to a requirement for 60 with a commensurate increase in VCRs and tape storage that was becoming too big for the CCTV control area. More

Australia: Security Officers Outnumber Police
from The Canberry Times
The private security industry has outgrown the number of sworn police officers in Australia, a study has found. The Australian Institute of Criminology study says the industry has increased by more than 40 percent in 10 years. The largest growth has been in the number of security consultants, debt collectors, locksmiths and armored car escorts. More

Tips to Secure Your Small Business Wi-Fi Network
from InformIT
While most people utilize firewalls and basic security measures to protect unauthorized use, making sure you provide layers of security for your small business Wi-Fi network is the best option. Eric Geier, author of ”Wi-Fi Hotspots:Setting Up Public Wireless Internet Access”, presents twelve critical tips to consider when securing a small business wireless network. More

How Many Small-Business Employees Are Out There?
from U.S. News & World Report
With the debate around healthcare legislation heating up, a lot of attention is focused on the role small businesses play in the U.S. economy. We often read and hear that most Americans work for small businesses. But it is interesting to note that not everyone agrees on what a small business is, how many there are, or how many people work for them. More