Biometrics is a buzz word that’s increasingly capturing headlines. But like many people, you might not be fully aware of what it means. The word biometrics comes from the Greek words bio (meaning life) and metricos (meaning measure). In the security and authentication fields, biometrics refers to an array of technologies that measure a number

With an unemployment rate teetering at eight percent, out of work Americans could use some good news about job creation. It looks like ADT is giving it to them. The story unfolded last September, when Tyco International approved the split of ADT into a separate company, ADT Corp. ADT Corp. started trading on the New

In today’s safety-oriented environment, there is no shortage of devices and systems out there to protect your house and belongings. You can go the route of installing your own system and self-monitoring what is going on, or go with a company like ADT that can provide 24/7 monitoring of your system, helping ensure that your

At the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), ADT announced their new strategic partnership with IDEAL LIFE, a company that specializes in health monitoring and information technology. By integrating IDEAL LIFE’s services into the ADT home management system, customers, caregivers and medical professionals can monitor and track the health and wellness of family members and

According to 24/7 Wall St.,” the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) reported that violent crime increased in over 50% of the most violent cities in America when comparing 2011 to 2010 figures. In eight out of 10 of the cities cited as the most violent, burglary rates also increased. We’ve tracked down the 10 most

When we consider how to protect our home from burglars, social media doesn’t typically come to mind, but it should. In addition to locking your doors and windows, installing exterior motion activated lights, and keeping shrubby low, you now need to consider how social media may leave your home vulnerable to burglars. A survey completed

Natural disasters often unite a community, but these disasters can also make towns vulnerable to crime. While citizens salvage their possessions, rebuild their lives and aid their neighbors, burglars often capitalize on their misfortune. Hurricane Sandy’s ravage of the northeast is the latest example of how burglars have no reservations about taking advantage of a

Whether or not you actually have a mean dog in your backyard, a sign hanging on your fence that reads “Beware of Dog” can still be effective for keeping people out of your back yard. The perception of home security can often be as good as actual home security, if it’s presented properly. After all,

When someone breaks into your home, you are left feeling insecure and vulnerable. While physical items can be replaced, it’s the priceless items, like family heirlooms, that are taken that leave us feeling the worst about a break in. Burglars have no care for your personal life or the items that mean the most to

When you slide your debit card into an Automated Teller Machine (ATM), punch in your Personal Identification Number (PIN), select the amount of cash you’d like, and walk away with your cash and card without, you probably don’t really give any thought to the process that just took place. Parts of our daily lives have