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title: DSC Blog | Security Industry Insights For Houston TX | DSC (6)
description: Welcome to the DSC Blog! We cover hot topics within the commercial security industry, local security news for Houston, and insights into our company. (6)
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# DSC
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#### [New Video Post: "Choosing the Right Data Cable"](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/choosing-the-right-data-cable)
 [DSC:](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc) March 18, 2020
Choosing the right cable for your facility can have a long-lasting impact on the performance of the technology systems your organization relies on. With a seemingly endless array of options for data cable and low voltage wire, planning for the...
[Structured Cabling](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/structured-cabling)
[Read More](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/choosing-the-right-data-cable)
[](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/new-video-post-dsc-access-control-in-the-cloud)
#### [New Video Post: "DSC Access Control in the Cloud"](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/new-video-post-dsc-access-control-in-the-cloud)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): March 11, 2020
Discover how DSC video surveillance solutions hosted in the cloud can benefit your organization by delivering stream-lined deployment, simplified...
[Managed Security System](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/managed-security-system)
[Read More](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/new-video-post-dsc-access-control-in-the-cloud)
[](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/new-video-post-dsc-video-surveillance-in-the-cloud)
#### [New Video Post: "DSC Video Surveillance in the Cloud"](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/new-video-post-dsc-video-surveillance-in-the-cloud)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): March 7, 2020
Discover how DSC video surveillance solutions hosted in the cloud can benefit your organization by delivering stream-lined deployment, simplified...
[Video Surveillance](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/videosurveillance) [Managed Security System](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/managed-security-system)
[Read More](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/new-video-post-dsc-video-surveillance-in-the-cloud)
[](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-iot-device-security)
3 min read
#### [5 Ways to Improve IoT Device Security](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-iot-device-security)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): February 19, 2020
From automated access control and security devices to smart lighting systems, IoT-enabled devices are changing the way we look at security solutions...
[Access Control](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/access-control)
[Read More](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/5-ways-to-improve-iot-device-security)
[](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/5-tips-to-harden-network-security)
2 min read
#### [5 Tips to Harden Network Security](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/5-tips-to-harden-network-security)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): February 5, 2020
As more and more businesses turn to technology to run their day-to-day operations and store their most valuable company and customer data,...
[Physical Security Consult](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/physical-security-consult)
[Read More](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/5-tips-to-harden-network-security)
[](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/a-guide-to-physical-security-lifecycle-planning)
3 min read
#### [A Guide to Physical Security Lifecycle Planning](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/a-guide-to-physical-security-lifecycle-planning)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): February 5, 2020
As physical security breaches become an increasing problem for businesses of all sizes and scopes, physical security equipment, software, and...
[Managed Security System](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/managed-security-system)
[Read More](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/a-guide-to-physical-security-lifecycle-planning)
[](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/efficiency-and-cost-saving-benefits-of-multi-imager-cameras)
2 min read
#### [Efficiency and Cost-Saving Benefits of Multi-Imager Cameras](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/efficiency-and-cost-saving-benefits-of-multi-imager-cameras)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): December 16, 2019
Business owners and security staff can’t be everywhere at once. That’s why camera system installation is such an integral aspect of a comprehensive...
[Uncategorized](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/uncategorized)
[Read More](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/efficiency-and-cost-saving-benefits-of-multi-imager-cameras)
[](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/quality-counts-choosing-data-cabling)
2 min read
#### [Quality Counts when Choosing Data Cabling](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/quality-counts-choosing-data-cabling)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): December 15, 2019
Now more than ever, businesses are turning to technology to increase their facility’s everyday functionality. From high-speed data transfer to...
[Uncategorized](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/uncategorized)
[Read More](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/quality-counts-choosing-data-cabling)
[](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/closer-look-avigilons-h5-camera-line)
3 min read
#### [A Closer Look at Avigilon’s H5 Camera Line](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/closer-look-avigilons-h5-camera-line)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): December 15, 2019
DSC is proud to partner with Avigilon, an industry leader in CCTV camera technology, to offer their top-of-the-line security camera products for a...
[Uncategorized](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/uncategorized)
[Read More](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/closer-look-avigilons-h5-camera-line)
3 min read
#### [Exploring Access Control Credential Options](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/exploring-access-control-credential-options)
 [DSC](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/author/dsc): December 10, 2019
Access control systems are an essential part of your organization’s physical security. These systems allow you to define and control who can gain...
[Uncategorized](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/tag/uncategorized)
[Read More](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/exploring-access-control-credential-options)
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DSC Solutions
- [Video Surveillance](https://www.thinkdsc.com/video-surveillance)
- [Access Control](https://www.thinkdsc.com/access-control)
- [Fire Alarm](https://www.thinkdsc.com/fire-alarm)
- [Bi-Directional Amplifier Systems](https://www.thinkdsc.com/bda-systems)
- [Structured Cabling](https://www.thinkdsc.com/structured-cabling)
- [Communication Solutions](https://www.thinkdsc.com/communication-solutions)
###### [Best Commercial Security Camera System for a Small to Mid-Sized Houston Office](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/best-commercial-security-camera-system-for-a-small-to-mid-sized-houston-office)
If you run a 20-to-100-person office in Houston and you are shopping for cameras, here is the short...
[Featured Blog Image](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/how-often-commercial-fire-alarm-inspected-texas)
###### [How Often Does a Commercial Fire Alarm Have to Be Inspected in Texas?](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/how-often-commercial-fire-alarm-inspected-texas)
A commercial fire alarm system in the Houston area is tested at least once a year. That is the...
[Featured Blog Image](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/back-to-school-security-checklist-summer-2026)
###### [Essential Back-to-School Security Checklist for Texas Schools](https://www.thinkdsc.com/blog/back-to-school-security-checklist-summer-2026)
The hallways are quiet right now. No bells, no lockers slamming, no buses lined up out front. For...
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