| Contents: |
Why I Wrote This Book --
What This Book Can Offer You --
How This Book Is Organized --
Who Should Read This Book? --
Understanding Your Home Security Needs --
Defining Home Security --
Deciding What You Want to Protect --
Determining What Kind of System You Need --
Interview with Doug Bentley --
Setting a Security System Price Goal --
Physical Security versus Alarms and Monitoring --
Understanding Home Security Risks --
Creating an Escape Route Plan --
Let's Start Securing --
Choosing a Preconfigured Solution --
Determining Whether a Custom Solution Makes Sense --
Considering Security Vendor Services --
Interview with Jamie Goldsmith --
Monitoring Home System Alarms --
Let's Start Securing --
Designing a Hybrid System --
Defining a Hybrid System --
Considering Your Capabilities --
Interview with Tom Peters --
Defining the System --
Contracting the Hybrid System Work --
Let's Start Securing --
Considering Custom Solutions --
Defining Custom Solution Requirements --
Considering Security Sensors --
Interview with Eric Gagnon --
Developing Physical Security Elements --
Enabling Those with Special Needs --
Let's Start Securing --
Installing the Hardware --
Understanding the Security System Types --
Installing the Security System --
Security Camera Components --
Running Cables --
Adding Physical Security --
Securing Wireless and Hardwired Systems --
Considering Power Requirements --
Configuring the Software --
Let's Start Securing --
Testing the Setup --
Validating the System --
Interview with Mark Mueller --
Performing a Preplanned Security Test --
Checking the Monitoring System --
Conducting Physical System Checks --
Using an Outside Testing Company --
Conducting a Power-Off Test --
Let's Start Securing --
Adding Automation as Needed --
Understanding Automation Basics --
Considering the Types of Automation --
Interview with Muhammad and Marilyn Kharbush --
Relying on Simple Automation Whenever Possible --
Adding Timers --
Using a Personal Computer --
Working with Remote Connections --
Understanding When Automation is Counterproductive --
Keeping the Automation Secure --
Let's Start Securing --
Maintaining Your System --
Good, Better, and Best Maintenance Practices --
Cleaning the System --
Interview with Greg Hahn --
Performing Random Testing --
Updating Your Equipment --
Diagnosing Potential Problems --
Let's Start Securing --
Home Security Vendors --
Fifty-two Savvy Tips for Better Home Security --
An Overview of Home Security Standards. |
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