DGA Security Blog

A well-designed access control system can do much more for your business than simply manage who can enter what doors during which specified times. First Person In and DoorStat are access control featu[...] Read More

For businesses that handle high-value assets, whether physical or intellectual property, there are areas that require extra security measures. Local Door Sounder, Door Held Open Alerts and Escort (als[...] Read More

Even if you have business-grade network connectivity in your facility, network outages do happen. It’s important to understand what happens to your access control system when the network goes down to [...] Read More

The most time-consuming aspect of installing an access control system is wiring. Every electric strike, mag lock and credential reader is hardwired to an Access Control Unit (ACU) that is typically in[...] Read More

When you're in the process of designing a physical access control system for your company, you're probably not thinking about your building's fire alarm system. But you should. Overlooking the fire al[...] Read More

If you're evaluating access control systems for your business, having the right type of door locking methods is crucial.  Read More

When designing an access control system for your business, it's important to think about who can enter where during what time period.   Read More

When it comes to access credentials, they don't have to be one-type-fits-all. The most common access credential types are access cards, key fobs, tags and mobile-based apps. Read More

Whether you currently subscribe to the DGAPass™ Managed Security service or are researching about physical access control systems in general, many security technology acronyms and terms can be a bit..[...] Read More

What were the top security tech trends at this year's ISC West? Read more to find out. Read More

Switching to VoIP telephone lines could mean serious trouble for your fire alarm system. Here are the steps to avoid them. Read More

24/7/365 customer care isn’t enough. Customers expect to control their business security and fire alarm systems with a finger tap or two.  Read More