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Do you need an off-the-grid security system for your “just in case” place? Probably, but let’s consider. Your off the grid get-away all set. Whether using wind, solar, or another form of energy, you have successfully removed yourself from the grid. ...

  The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) lacks the resources and personnel needed to protect America’s critical infrastructure from a cyberattack, the agency’s head has acknowledged. The department even lacks the funds to hire the top cybersecurity experts. “We are ...

The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security have begun issuing warnings to America’s power grid operators and other utilities about the serious threat of cyberattacks in the wake of a successful attack on the Ukrainian power grid last year. ...

  Hackers wanting to sabotage the US power grid or other critical infrastructure can do so with a simple Internet search, primarily because some critical systems are outdated and lack even password protection, an NBC News investigation has found. The ...

  Keeping your home safe in normal times really isn’t all that hard. Install a deadbolt or two, call your local alarm company and make sure your windows are all locked. That will take care of you for most situations. ...

Conventional home security is mostly predicated on the saying, “Locks only keep honest people honest.” I mean, look at your average home today. Even a dead-bolted door can easily be opened with enough force. The sliding glass door is even ...

Security after a disaster or grid-down scenario is always a top concern among those in the preparedness community. We’re well aware of the need to defend our family and property against looters and invaders if a calamity with ensuing civil ...

Safe or panic rooms are growing in popularity, but there are plenty of homeowners who have a common objection: Why would I want one when I have a 12-gauge shotgun? That’s a perfectly valid point, especially if the word “retreat” ...

Dogs are known as man’s best friend, and while it’s certainly arguable, many historians believe that dogs may have been the first animals to be domesticated by humans.  Dogs have long been used to protect us, herd other animals, hunt ...

Protecting the homestead is essential for rural dwellers, who have countless threats. This includes people who would like to steal your belongings, people who want simply to sniff around, and people who may want to cause harm to your property. ...