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Home Security Myths Busted: What Really Keeps Your Property Safe When You’re on Holiday

Myths about home security while you’re on holiday can give a false sense of safety, so join us as we bust the most common holiday security myths, and reveal what really works to keep your home secure while you’re away.

Pharmacy Security Essentials: Protecting Stock, Staff, and Sensitive Data

With theft, fraud, and compliance pressures on the rise, it’s vital for pharmacy owners and managers to take a comprehensive approach to security with measures that protect not just stock, but also staff, customers, and reputation.

Security and Fire Safety: How to Prevent Systems from Working Against Each Other

When it comes to protecting your premises, fire safety and security should go hand in hand — but all too often, they pull in opposite directions – a fire door propped open to ease access, an emergency exit blocked to deter intruders.

When Plants Become a Problem: How Garden Growth Can Compromise Your Home Security

Your garden might look lush and leafy this summer — but could it be helping a burglar more than you realise? From towering hedges that block your CCTV to ivy that works like a ladder, overgrown greenery can quickly turn into a security risk.

The Psychology of Security: How Design Impacts Employee Behaviour and Business Protection

When you think about security, it’s easy to picture cameras, alarms and sturdy locks – but there’s another layer that often goes unnoticed and it’s one that has just as much impact on how safe a workplace feels, and how people behave within it.

Beyond the Burglar Alarm: Overlooked Home Security Weak Spots (and How to Fix Them)

You’ve got a burglar alarm – maybe even a smart doorbell – and you lock up every night and keep the lights on a timer when you’re away – so your home is secure… right? Well – not necessarily.

How to Secure Your Airbnb or Short-Term Let Without Compromising Guest Experience

Running an Airbnb or short-term let can be a great way to generate income, but it also comes with its fair share of security challenges in handing over the keys to people you’ve never met, and relying on remote management and trust to keep everything running smoothly.

Workplace Security and Mental Well-Being: How the Right Measures Can Reduce Stress

Conversations around mental health at work have come a long way in recent years, with employers more aware than ever of the need to support their teams – not just with flexible hours or well-being days, but by creating an environment where people feel safe, confident and able to focus on their work.

Security Culture in the Workplace: Why Awareness is Just as Important as Equipment

When you think about workplace security, it’s easy to focus on alarms, CCTV and reinforced doors – but even the most advanced systems can fail if the people inside the building aren’t security-aware.

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