Alarm systems are an excellent way to protect both homes and businesses. However, the strategies for how to use these tools to improve how alarm systems protect these different types of properties are not the same. A major reason for this is the nature of how both types of properties (and the people within them) function. For example, most businesses have operating hours. These hours are when the business is open and closed. Since many companies have long periods of time where they are closed, a different strategy is needed to protect these properties with alarm systems. In addition, many business are “open to the public” during work hours. A member of general public isn’t likely to walk into your home without advanced notice, but this happens frequently at a business property. These differences show the difficulties in protecting businesses using alarm systems and other technologies. However, it’s important to note that alarm systems are great for protecting businesses if you properly consider the possible security weaknesses of the business when you are installing your security set up.