Facial recognition was once a technology that seemed like science fiction. Today it is commonplace, with Apple and other smartphones employing facial recognition for security purposes. If it works for smartphone security, why not use it for your workplace's access control system?

Regardless of how common facial recognition may be in the smartphone world, most organizations don't rely on it. Card and magnetic fob access systems are ubiquitous, as well as keypads for manual code entry. You may have questions about its efficacy, speed, security, and costs. Keep reading to see if facial recognition technology makes sense for your access control solution in San Antonio, TX.

You might feel that your business is relatively safe, but the truth is that the steps you take tend to mitigate your risk. You don't leave your house unlocked when you go, and you lock your car in a parking lot. You don't give the keys to just anyone unless they're trusted. These are admittedly simple precautions, but surprisingly, some businesses take relatively fewer precautions than these.

While the Texas Rio Grande Valley is a relatively safe area, your business still needs protection. Property crime is common, and the risk of vandalism and theft is always there. Just like you take precautions with your home and possessions, you should be ever-vigilant about protecting your business. Keep reading for five ways you can enhance your business security system in the coming year.

As a small business owner, you pour your heart and soul into your business. Your business is the result of your long hours, substantial financial investment, and the hard work of your employees.

While your business may be solid, it only takes one significant adverse event to drastically set it back. It may be in the form of an injury, a lawsuit, a data breach, burglary, vandalism, or other occurrences. While you can't protect your Waco, TX, firm from every risk, you can avail yourself of solutions that help mitigate them. One of the best ways to do that is with commercial security cameras and surveillance.

Read on to learn how commercial security cameras help you minimize risk for your small business.

In the battle to bring this pandemic to heel, astounding sums of money are being spent on a myriad of solutions, from mitigation to therapies to cures. Until a foolproof vaccine or treatment is developed, unfortunately, we are still stuck with needing to use effective mitigation measures to stop the spread of disease.

ASAP Security has been at the forefront of partnering with reputable technology firms to bring effective mitigation solutions like temperature screening kiosks to organizations across Texas. We've also written extensively in this blog about the pros and cons of these solutions and what firms need to consider when implementing them.

If you’re considering a temperature screening solution as a tool to keep your workforce and customers safe in Houston, read on for some additional considerations in our ongoing series.