Your facility manager just received an alert about unusual access patterns on the third floor. Within seconds, they know it’s the new contractor who forgot to log out. A false alarm, but one that only a system informed by both data and context could have handled smartly. This is the promise of modern physical security:
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In the security industry, the difference between adequate coverage and exceptional service rarely comes down to staffing levels alone. It comes down to whether your security officers have the right guidance, clarity and support in the moments that matter most. At IPSA Security Services, we’ve always believed the same principle holds true: when we take
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In today’s complex social landscape, facility owners and managers face an evolving challenge: how do we maintain safety and security during large gatherings, whether planned events or unexpected crowds, while building trust with our community and protecting the experience of employees and guests? The answer lies not in what security personnel are carrying, but in
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The holiday season is here. Your security team is ready. Your access controls are updated. Your surveillance is active. But there’s a threat that doesn’t come through your doors, it comes through your networks. Cyberattacks increase 30% during the holiday season. The average data breach costs over $4 million. For businesses built on community trust,
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After exploring our foundational principles and property match methodology in previous articles, it’s time to meet the team that transforms security concepts into meaningful people-powered, community expertise partnerships. These conversations reveal how company culture directly impacts the customized solutions and integrated reporting technology that set IPSA apart in Phoenix and Austin markets. When facility managers
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Last November, we discussed how modern security has evolved beyond traditional guard services to comprehensive asset protection. Today, we’re going deeper into one of the most persistent challenges our security professionals encounter: unauthorized access through “piggybacking” and other Access Control vulnerabilities. In our experience protecting businesses across the community, we’ve learned that the most dangerous
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When Derek Oldham and Dan Wachtler founded IPSA Security Services in 2010, they had a clear vision: create a security company that truly understands each property’s unique needs rather than applying generic, one-size-fits-all solutions. Today, as we serve properties across Phoenix and Austin, that foundational principle guides every partnership we form. But here’s the question
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As we brace for another scorching summer in Arizona and Texas, the conversation around workplace safety takes on new urgency. While traditional security focuses on perimeter protection and access control, IPSA Security Services recognizes that extreme heat poses an equally critical threat to business operations – a reality we explored in our previous analysis of
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Rattlesnake season has arrived, bringing with it important considerations for workplace and property safety. Whether your facility is in an urban setting with occasional wildlife visitors or nestled among natural landscapes, preparation and knowledge are your best defense against unwanted rattlesnake encounters. Understanding Your Scaly Neighbors Arizona and Texas share similar rattlesnake populations, with Texas
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Putting People First in Security In 2010, while most security companies were focused on scaling operations and standardizing procedures, Derek Oldham and Dan Wachtler saw a fundamental flaw in the industry. Having worked for large security corporations, they experienced firsthand how the “one-size-fits-all” approach was failing both clients and security officers. “We came from large
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