mean the difference between keeping safe and becoming the victim of a break-in or other crime. Home and office safety can be heightened by using the best practices that will protect your family and employees, as well as your valuables. DIY is easier than you may think. By following some simple steps, you can start protecting yourself better, right now. This section is extremely beneficial because it provides a good foundation of knowledge, on everything from security cameras to outdoor lighting options that help prevent break-ins and other crimes, before they happen. Lets start from the outside of the house and work our way in.
Outdoor Cameras
Very popular items for protecting your home or business, as well as your family, employees and hard earned assets are CCTV surveillance systems. These systems have both outdoor and indoor vision and have excellent image quality. They usually come in packages of 4, 8 or 16 cameras which you can choose, dependent on the size of your property. They can be connected to a PC monitor, PC set or Television monitor, giving you the ability to view remotely via the internet, even from your mobile phone, 24 hours a day! Once installed, have peace of mind knowing that your property is being monitored continuously.

Outdoor Lighting Scaring off intruders and recording their activity.
Motion-activated lighting is becoming more and more popular. These lights, which sometimes also have cameras that have the ability to take both still pictures and short video recordings, are activated by the detection of nearby movement. As they are not continuously in use, they save homeowners money while still enhancing security. The key to motion-activated lighting is the motion sensors which trigger activation of the light source. An electronic control unit reads the signal from the sensor in order to determine if the sensor's input falls within the parameters of the system's settings. The location of the sensor should be set up in locations where security is a concern, such as doors and windows.

Approaching the Front Door
These days, many homes and offices have lights under the doors that illuminate automatically when motion is detected. This does help add to security as well as assist the office or homeowner in finding their keys. But what if it is taking too long to find the keys and an intruder or attacker uses this to their advantage? The next big items on the market are door handles that not only have keys but, also, can be opened through pass code or, most quickly, with the touch and recognition of a fingerprint. Fingerprint door locks can be programmed with multiple codes and multiple fingerprints, to ensure that only the appropriate people have the right of entry. Also, being able to have one less item in your pocket or purse is quite nice to have too!

Front Door The Only Important Questionwhos there?
It is very discomforting to think of all the stories that have been heard about when an intruder gets into a home or office, especially with people in the house. To be able to monitor and control who can step foot onto your property in the first place is an essential factor in preventing being a victim. There are a variety of products that are gaining popularity due to their efficiency as well as convenience. When the doorbell rings and someone is home alone, scarily enough some people do not think twice about opening their door. Others may ask who it is and it is all too easy for the intruder to say they are with a utility company or similar. Unfortunately it can result in very sad and unnecessary outcomes for the innocent and unsuspecting victims. In this situation, a perfect product available is the video intercom doorbell, by which the office or homeowner can both see and hear their visitor. The visitor can be conveniently allowed in by opening the door remotely. This product can also be convenient for an elderly person who may be hard of hearing, as it will give them the ability to confirm visually that the visitor is a known and trusted friend or family member, before allowing them into their home.

Already inside
There are those of us who welcome people into our home without absolute confidence that they are trustworthy. For example, it is common to be uneasy about the presence of a babysitter or nanny, as well as both home and office cleaners. This is where spy cameras come in handy. The beauty of spy cameras is that there are some that are so current and up to date in design, no one would suspect they are even there. One such item is a toy bear with a hidden camera which can be placed in a childs room. You can therefore go and watch for any suspicious footage after your caretaker has been in the home with your child and be informed of any inappropriate or dangerous behavior. Another neat product is the clock cameras, which can be used in both home and office.

What to Hide
Many houseguests and children are not allowed access to certain items or valuables. All jewelry and important documents should always be stored in a safe. Safes are now available with a sleek design and fingerprint recognition system, so absolutely no one but the rightful owner can access these important and valuable items. For those who own firearms, these are, by far, the most important items to hide from children and fully block accessibility. By keeping your firearm in a safe, you can feel safe, while protecting your child from any possible danger. Also, if you should need to access your firearm quickly, then fingerprint recognition is the fastest access method available.

Follow the simple steps covered in this article to allow yourself maximum security. You will feel relaxed and at ease, knowing that you, your family and your valuables, are safe.