BT-SA shows you how to take back control of your home and business by investing in integrated security solutions

Securing just one aspect of your home or business is no longer an option in a market where criminals are seemingly always one step ahead. As a direct result of this, local infrastructure supplier BT-SA notes that the popularity of integrated security systems is on the increase, particularly as a smart home or office solution.

“Just to secure the perimeter of your home or business but neglecting to monitor access control is not an option these days,” states Erik Jordaan, Managing Director at BT-SA. “Security needs to be viewed as an onion concept, where multiple layers make up the whole, and only one layer does not make for an entire solution.”

“By applying these layers of security, management challenges do arise, particularly when it involves various security products and devices. Which is where an integrated security line of action to smart homes really come into play,” adds Jordaan.

Taking an integrated approach

A key problem for consumers is that many vendors build complicated systems that are simply impossible for the home or business owner to manage themselves. By adding IoT (Internet of Things) devices, the problem gets even more complicated. Not to mention the security concerns.

“You don’t want to be constantly feeling anxious about your security devices – it should give you peace of mind. This is why you turn to security infrastructure providers in the first place. They should have a proven track record and only support reputable vendor technologies,” states Jordaan.

 There is no doubt that applying a layered approach to your security environment, and then linking these components into a centrally managed environment, is the way to go. By linking your CCTV cameras, electric fence, access control and then your intruder detection systems to a single management unit that you can review remotely from your mobile device, enables you to respond to threats more effectively.