Dealer Perspective… #40
By Tony Smith
/ October 25, 2023
Have you forgotten to say thank you? The Security Alarm Industry has been very good to most of us. It...
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Have You Ever Had Your ID Stolen and You Had to Fix it?
By Tony Smith
/ November 16, 2022
A recent multi-page article in the Los Angeles Times described how a journalist found her identity stolen and the agony...
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Major Industry Transaction a Strong Rationale for Responsible Consumer Financing
By Tony Smith
/ August 11, 2022
Two sources have confirmed that one of our major industry alarm companies is in final negotiations with one of the...
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A 6:00 AM Electrical Outage is No Way to Start the Day
By Tony Smith
/ June 30, 2022
This morning I awoke to a dark room which normally has a lit night light. The Los Angeles Department of...
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If you don’t have it yet…now is the time to get it! Cybersecurity Awareness
By Tony Smith
/ June 28, 2021
You are probably aware of the Colonial pipeline ransomware debacle which recently shut down 45% of the East coast supply...
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The Connection… Solar — Cybersecurity — Ransomware
By Tony Smith
/ June 15, 2021
The last few articles we have written, have attempted to show the growing interaction between the security industry and the...
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Is Solar In The Future For Your Company?
By Tony Smith
/ February 3, 2021
I spoke, last week, to a client dealer of mine in the Mid-West. He is considering working with SFA and...
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Los Angeles Preparing for Large Police Dept. Layoffs
By Tony Smith
/ January 27, 2021
355 Police officers and 273 civilian employees are being targeted by the Los Angeles City council for layoff to help...
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Banks are Leaving Our Industry in Droves!
By Tony Smith
/ November 13, 2020
IS THE SKY ABOUT TO FALL? It was close, but not now! SFA (Security Funding Associates) is bringing a new...
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Are You Aware That October is Cyber Security Awareness Month?
By Tony Smith
/ October 6, 2020
You are now, and that is important! But, what is really important is what you are going to do about...
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CAA Goes Virtual For Palm Springs
By Tony Smith
/ May 18, 2020
CAA Goes Virtual For Palm Springs The COVID-19 Pandemic, as of the first week of April, compelled the CAA Board...
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President Declares a U.S. National Emergency for Pandemic
By Tony Smith
/ April 8, 2020
What is your company doing? Cancellations, postponements and reschedules of many industry gatherings are currently in process and there is...
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Encryption is Key to Protecting US Interests Against China’s Cyber Onslaught
By Tony Smith
/ March 10, 2020
US Government and Businesses Remain Vulnerable and Ill-prepared The Justice Department in Washington and Attorney General William Barr have announced...
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The Rundown: The Latest in Security and Cybersecurity News
By Tony Smith
/ February 4, 2020
ALLIED UNIVERSAL UNDER RANSOMWARE SIEGE According to “Data Breach Today”, a cyber management firm; Allied Universal, a $7 Billion dollar...
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You Secure Your Customer’s Business but Who’s Protecting Their Data?
By Tony Smith
/ December 3, 2019
Protection against privacy and data breaches, identity theft, and fraud isn’t just smart, it is the law. Industry research indicates...
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Maintaining Your Internet Speed and Protecting Your “Digital Doorway”
By Tony Smith
/ October 29, 2019
Simple, common sense cybersecurity practices all security and alarm professionals should never underestimate Does your Router deserve a break once...
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It’s Time for the Security Industry to Seriously Examine its Privacy and Data Protection Practices
By Tony Smith
/ September 19, 2019
Not just a compliance issue, but a matter of trust and customer retention Are you ready? According to a recent...
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Cyber Security and Data Protection are Keys to Your RMR in the IoT Age
By Tony Smith
/ August 14, 2019
Are you thinking about adding or expanding the use of Smart Devices to your residential security package? The Smart Home,...
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Now is the Time to Become Compliance Certified
By Tony Smith
/ July 10, 2019
AS A SECURITY ALARM OR CENTRAL MONITORING STATION YOU NEED TO READ THIS MESSAGE OF CONCERN AND OPPORTUNITY. Since 2005,...
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Is Your Customer Information Secure and Protected?
By Tony Smith
/ June 28, 2019
Nationwide rollout of state and federal legislation to protect customer data can cause your business compliance issues. Industry research indicates...
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