Amy Brannan
Amy's Articles
Below you'll find a listing of all of Amy's articles on A Secure Life. Enjoy!Vivint Security Reviews
What Can Vivint Security Offer to Your Family?
With so many options, choosing the right home security company for your family’s needs is a challenging task. The only way to truly know whether a security company is right for you is to take an in depth look at the company in addition to the services they offer. Here we take a closer look at Vivint, one of the larger companies that services most areas throughout the United States and Canada. We review what they can offer your family in terms of home alarm and security services... read more »
Top 10 Reasons to Install a Home Security System
Home Security Systems Save Money in the Long Run
Installing a home security system can be costly, but not installing one could cost you even more. Below we will take a look at the top ten reasons why you should consider installing a home security system or upgrading your existing home alarm system... read more »
Security Infographic: A Burglars Quest
Research Tells Us A Lot About Burglars
In 2010, every 15 seconds a home was hit by burglary. Fortunately for homeowners there is enough research out there to help you avoid becoming the next victim. Below we will take a look at some of the most recent statistics on home burglary including: how burglars prefer to enter homes, what they prefer to steal and when they are most likely to strike. We will also offer the top five ways to deter burglars... read more »
Protect America Reviews
Protect America Home Security Systems Review
When it comes to choosing a home security system, Protect America has a number of the key features expected from an alarm system at a competitive price. Backed by GE’s home security products, Protect America offers top of the line equipment to stand behind their services... read more »
New Mobile App Privacy Guidelines
The GSMA Develops Privacy Guidelines for App Publishers
Concerns have arisen recently about the security and privacy of smart phone users who download apps. This concern, spurred for the most part by apps accessing address books and contact lists, has prompted the GSMA to publish new privacy guidelines for app publishers... read more »
Home Security Systems Comparison
Home Alarm Companies Compared
This home security systems review table is a companion resource to our Home Alarm Comparison article that compares the most popular home alarm companies. Use it to help you make an informed decision when deciding on a home alarm company and security system. If you click on a company name in the header (or footer), you will be taken to that companies homepage. You'll find a list of terminologies below the table that explain the left-column definitions... read more »
FBI Social Network Scraping App
The FBI Looks to Social Networks As an Early Warning System
Social networking isn’t just a tool for employers screening employees anymore; the FBI is looking in to developing their own social network scraping application. In this article we will take a look at the reason the FBI is looking to utilizing social networks as an early warning system... read more »
Internet Security Test
Many Programs Offer Services that Incorporate Internet Security Tests
When it comes to internet security there are many programs available that claim to offer full protection for the average internet user. These programs come with a variety of labels but the aim of all of them is the same – to protect the laptop or personal computer from succumbing to viral infections that pose a number of threats to security. Many of the current internet security programs around today offer services that incorporate internet security tests and in this article we will cover some of the features of these types of programs and why they may or may not be the best choice for you... read more »
Top Ten Most Dangerous Cities In The World
The Most Dangerous Cities Worldwide
When it comes to vacationing or even relocating one of the biggest concerns can be the safety of the city in question. In this article we will cover the top ten most dangerous cities and why they are so dangerous. These cities include: Sana’s in Yemen, Karachi in Pakistan and Baghdad in Iraq... read more »
Cyber Safety for Kids
Educating Children on Potential Internet Dangers
When it comes to using the internet there are a good many methods to help ensure that children stay safe. Implementing searching censor software and antivirus programs are a good way to start but one of the best and most effective ways to keep children safe online is to educate them as to the potential dangers. Teaching children how to recognize dangerous situations is not only important to preventing cyber bullying and online predation but it is also important to help children to recognize the pitfalls that exist in utilizing the cyber world. With a little education kids can learn how to safeguard their person as well as their privacy and avoid becoming a target to predators that hide behind a computer monitor. In this article we will cover a few tips on how you can work with your child to make them more aware of their cyber safety... read more »
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I like LifeShield
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Customer service sure does matter if your home is broken into
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Do NOT click on links from businesses (or people) you don't know
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Prepaid cell plans help avoid scam text fees
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FBI monitoring Facebook is a gross waste of taxpayers' money