Security should be a top priority to protect your company assets, trade secrets, employees and property. Security control panels offer a wide range of security features that are easy to use and reasonable in cost. Consider the features you need before shopping for a security control panel.

Some of the most popular features are keyless entry, multiple passwords, fingerprint identification and police/fire/EMS notification. To find a security control panel right for your company, you should:

1. Find a security control panel company offering basic security control panel features.

2. Buy a security control panel from a company offering 24-hour monitoring of your business.

3. Purchase a comprehensive security control panel outfitted with the latest in technology and a wide range of features for the ultimate in security.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Buy a basic security control panel for a low-cost solution

Find a basic security control panel and service if you are looking to save money and need minimal features and services. These basic services include the control panel itself, installation, training on the device and warranty information. It is then up to you to set and use it.

I recommend: While Vyanet offers some of the features of a higher end security control panel and company, like monitoring, they allow you to customize your system to be as basic as you need, helping to keep the price lower. Monitronics is another company offering security services with the add-on of 24-hour monitoring and surveillance to keep your business safe.

Find security control panels offering a slightly higher level of protection

Find a mid-range security control panel that offers 24-hour monitoring. Many companies offer this service and operate a call center of trained professionals to dispatch fire, police or EMS as needed. In addition, to 24-hour monitoring, many companies offer fire and intrusion protection standard.

I recommend: In addition to ADT's high standards in security, for business owners they offer additional services of video surveillance and intrusion detection and control. Sonitrol offers the same security solutions as many companies with protection against fire and theft, but they also have the added feature of video/sound verified electronic security. This means they can see and hear what's going on in your business to verify the alarm before sending response personnel. Brinks is one of the most trusted names in security and offer inclusive business packages which include monitoring and state of the art control panels.

Purchase in-depth security control panels for the highest level of security for your business

Top of the line security control panels features not only all the features and services above, but also have extreme levels of security, such as swipe card entry, fingerprint verification and high-tech video surveillance.

I recommend: Brickhouse Security offers keyless door locks. Choose between pin code or fingerprint entry. They also carry a large variety of other security devices, for one-stop security shopping. Privaris is a leading company in the biometrics and security industry specializing in access cards, fingerprint access and security compliance software for the ultimate in security for your business. GE Security is the leading maker of security control panels for commercial construction.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Properly train all employees and management who will have access to the security control panel to avoid false alarms and damage.