Hybrid Security 101

A four-part educational guide that explains what hybrid security is, how remote guarding works, the ROI of blended solutions, and where the industry is heading.

2 articles in this series

Monitoring center with video wall and an outdoor retail lot where a security vehicle responds at night.
Technology & Innovation
Remote Guarding & UL827 Monitoring: When to Replace Guard Hours (and When Not To)

A 2025 guide to hybrid security models, showing when remote guarding with UL-827 certified monitoring outperforms traditional guard-only strategies — and when on-site officers remain essential.

AGS Protect
13 min read
An AGS Protect Officer greeting shoppers during the day and AI monitoring cameras at night
Technology & Innovation
Hybrid Security 101: Cameras + People, Without the Bloat

Hybrid security blends AI-powered cameras with on-site or mobile guards, delivering smarter coverage at lower cost. This guide shows how “right-sized” protection shifts by hour of day—guards when visibility matters, cameras when efficiency counts. See examples for retail centers, HOAs, and office campuses to cut costs while strengthening safety.

AGS Protect
6 min read

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