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Welcome to Protos Security’s Blog

How can you balance evolving security needs and budget pressures? Which technology solutions are worthwhile? Why is customer service an essential component of your security program? What are the best ways for your security program to do more, even with less team members?

The Protos blog offers answers to commonly asked security questions and the challenges today’s security professionals are facing.

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Top 5 Tips When Transitioning Security Providers

Top 5 Tips When Transitioning Security Providers Managing contract security services for your locations isn’t always easy, especially if the provider’s service doesn’t meet your standards. When the wrong provider is chosen, there comes a point where a lack of safety and professionalism within your security team negatively impacts…

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How Does Protos Stack Up Against the Competition?

Why Your Security Partner Should be Innovative, Agile and Proactive How does Protos stack up against the competition? We have disrupted the security industry with a unique approach to security through a managed service provider model and our proprietary technology developed by our in-house software team.

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Data Integrations for Your Security Program

Protos Security’s APIs and Other Data Integrations for Your Security Program By Cameron Tabor, Protos Security’s Chief Technology Officer As the world continues to modernize, industry experts predict that the future of security includes more interconnectivity between systems. Data integrations for security are expected to become less of a…

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Protos Celebrates International Security Officers Day

July 24 For Protos Security, International Security Officers Day, recognized on July 24 each year, is one of the most important days of the year. It’s a chance to recognize the security officers who are working on the front lines, keeping us safe every single day. These are people who…

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Protos Vendor Management Strategy

Protos Security’s Vendor Management Strategy Due Diligence, Maintaining Consistency & Network Expansion By Monique Iken, Vice President of Vendor Management Protos Security reshaped the security industry with a unique approach of matching the best vendors for our clients’ needs through our managed service model. To ensure our network of vendors are…

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How Technology will Impact the Future of Security

How Technology will Impact the Future of Security By Chris Copenhaver, Protos Labs Leadership The physical security industry is comprised of some of the most essential and enduring services, especially as it pertains to security officers. The security industry has survived numerous disruptions, making it particularly interesting to consider…

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What is the Protos Service First Culture?

What is the Protos Service First Culture? By Peter Platten, Senior Vice President of Sales & Strategic Accounts At Protos, delivering the best possible service is central to everything we do. “Service first” is not a tagline, product offering or vaguely articulated goal. It is a true culture, ingrained…

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6 Best Practices for Ensuring a Safe and Efficient Security Program During Unpredictable Times

6 Best Practices for Security It’s been over a year since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Almost overnight, everything was suddenly about navigating “unprecedented ” or “challenging” times. Many organizations have since closed and re-opened their locations. Even those that didn’t close had to make drastic…

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How to Take a 3D Approach to Risk Mitigation

How to Take a 3D Approach to Risk Mitigation Whether your focus is to reduce shrink, control access or ensure adherence to life safety protocols, utilizing reliable security measures in conjunction with well-trained security personnel will increase the likelihood of a positive outcome. Multidimensional risk mitigation can be simplified down…

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Holiday Tips from Protos Security

The holiday season can be incredibly busy, but it’s important to prioritize safety, especially in this unusual year. Beyond the traditional holiday stress, tensions are higher this season with concerning headlines about COVID-19 cases rising and another recent spike in unemployment. This means there are plenty of safety challenges on…

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Be Prepared to Pivot This Holiday Season

Be Prepared to Pivot This Holiday Season By Protos Security Vice President of Strategic Accounts Kris Vece, LPQ Originally featured in Loss Prevention Magazine‘s November/December 2020 Issue It’s no secret that this is an unusual time and that many functions within retail – Loss Prevention especially –…

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Doing the Basics Brilliantly

Doing the Basics Brilliantly A good security program reduces business loss and promotes a safer environment. While many companies recognize that taking basic security measures is a necessity, they may not think about security measures that go beyond the basics – those that identify and proactively mitigate business risk…

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Protos Security Celebrates National Entrepreneur’s Day

Protos Security Celebrates National Entrepreneur’s Day The Protos team has plenty to celebrate today with four exceptional founders. Two pairs of friends started two competing businesses that joined forces in 2019. Their combined knowledge – and cumulative 85 years of security experience – has led Protos to become a security…

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