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Here, we challenge norms, unpack myths, and bring you the unfiltered truth about keeping what matters most secure. Expect a mix of no-nonsense advice, industry expertise, and a touch of our signature wit.
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3 min
29th October 2025
Jack Cunnington
Don’t Get Left in the Dark: 5 Security Checks Every Business Should Make Before Winter As the nights grow longer, so do the risks. Fewer daylight hours and quieter evenings give criminals more confidence — and that’s when weak security can cost you most. Before winter hits, take time to review your security measures. Check your alarms, lighting, locks, and staff procedures — and don’t forget your security fog system. A maintained Smoke Screen security fog generator can stop intruders in their tracks, protecting both your people and your property when it matters most. From testing your alarms to topping up fog fluid, these simple checks could be the difference between calm and chaos this season. Stay proactive. Stay protected. Because when the nights get darker, your security fog should get stronger.
3 min
29th October 2025
Jack Cunnington
Don’t Get Left in the Dark: 5 Security Checks Every Business Should Make Before Winter As the nights grow longer, so do the risks. Fewer daylight hours and quieter evenings give criminals more confidence — and that’s when weak security can cost you most. Before winter hits, take time to review your security measures. Check your alarms, lighting, locks, and staff procedures — and don’t forget your security fog system. A maintained Smoke Screen security fog generator can stop intruders in their tracks, protecting both your people and your property when it matters most. From testing your alarms to topping up fog fluid, these simple checks could be the difference between calm and chaos this season. Stay proactive. Stay protected. Because when the nights get darker, your security fog should get stronger.
4 min
14th October 2025
Scott Ballard
When Sentience was first introduced, I wasn’t convinced a cloud-based fog monitoring system would make a real difference. A year later, the data proved me wrong. One major UK retailer improved activation success from 56% to 98% after adopting Sentience. The platform gives complete visibility, smarter maintenance, and proven reliability — ensuring every fog generator performs when it matters most. Sentience has transformed security fog into a measurable, data-driven service trusted by leading businesses. Reliable. Smart. Accountable. That’s Sentience.
4 min
26th August 2025
Jack Cunnington
Car theft has changed — but thieves can’t steal what they can’t see. From catalytic converters to high-value headlights, criminals are targeting parts in seconds. That’s why layered protection matters. Security fog from Smoke Screen instantly blocks visibility, stopping intruders in their tracks and keeping your vehicle safe.
5 min
26th August 2025
Scott Ballard
When Smoke Screen fog generators deploy, intruders are stopped instantly, losses are prevented, and businesses remain untouched. No headlines, no drama—just effective crime prevention. That’s the challenge of our industry: the better we perform, the less there is to say. Yet behind the silence are powerful stories of protection, from jewellers to distribution centres, where security fog has neutralised threats before they even began.
3 min
11th August 2025
Jack Cunnington
Why Intruder Alarms Alone Won’t Stop Burglars Traditional intruder alarms make a lot of noise — but noise alone won’t stop a determined thief. In most break-ins, criminals are in and out in under 90 seconds, long before keyholders or police can respond. That’s why more businesses are turning to security fog systems like Smoke Screen. When triggered, security fog instantly fills the area with a dense, safe mist that blinds intruders, protects assets, and leaves no damage. Add in powerful sound barriers and strobe lights, and you have a complete burglary deterrent that stops criminals in their tracks. Don’t wait until after a break-in — combine detection with defence for true protection.
4 min
29th July 2025
Scott Ballard
Having positive relationships with your peers helps in any industry but you can't just sit behind a your desk and wait for it to happen. You need to network in a variety of ways, and you might need to actually give a damn about your peers in order for anyone to take you seriously.
3 min
26th June 2025
Scott Ballard
Security Smoke System vs Security Fog System. Which one if the best and why? It's Simple. Let's break it down!
3 min
30th May 2025
Scott Ballard
Brain vs Braun! Strategy or Power? Join us as we argue/explore which security fog set-up is THE best. Smart fog vs big fog!
3 min
10th March 2025
Scott Ballard
But why a blue duck? Blue ducks exist, well, they do if you create them. Here's a few thoughts on creativity and doing something new in our sometimes stale security industry.
3 min
07th November 2024
Jack Cunnington
Safety and performance standards are top priority in the security fog industry.
1 min
07th November 2024
Jack Cunnington
A group of armed thieves got more than they bargained for when they attempted to hold up a jewellers in a shopping centre in South Africa.
3 min
07th November 2024
Scott Ballard
Smoke Screen team up with FLIR to deliver a security solution with a focus on crime prevention and public welfare.
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