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David Engebretson

David Engebretson

Dave Engebretson is the president of Slayton Solutions Ltd., which provides fiber optic, IP networking, and cable termination and testing training for our industry. Catch his speeches at the ADI Expo in your area and win a prize if you can identify the 1970s era rock song that is his ringtone. See his work at slaytonsolutionsltd.com.

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Security NETWORKINGS

Look Before You Leap

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David Engebretson
November 8, 2022

At a recent fiber optic technician training class, I heard some interesting stories about using existing pre-installed fiber optic links for various types of data communication.


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Security Networkings
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Turing Brings AI Power and Analysis to CCTV Systems

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David Engebretson
September 4, 2022

As technology marches on, we are reaching some interesting inflection points. I have found that there are many devices and software programs that appear to be smarter than me, which is quite disconcerting. (Ever see “Terminator 2”?)


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How to Test Clients’ Wi-Fi & Internet Capacities

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David Engebretson
July 1, 2022

Dave Engebretson tests a variety of Wi-Fi access points to see their performance


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Security Networkings

Hey Alexa, Unlock My Back Door & Potential QR Vulnerabilities

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David Engebretson
March 4, 2022
Smart home devices and QR codes can inadvertently unlock vulnerabilities
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Wi-Fi Woes: A Modern Technology Tale

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David Engebretson
September 17, 2021

Dave Engebretson tells a tale about the wi-fi at his mother’s home. 


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New Technologies Equal Opportunities

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David Engebretson
August 3, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has the potential to dramatically change our customers’ security and video surveillance system needs. Where past concerns were primarily focused on intrusion detection, shoplifting and/or vandalism, and life safety, now added to these issues are concerns about the spreading of the coronavirus from proximity to an infected person. 


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Differentiate Yourself From DIY

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David Engebretson
July 2, 2018

One of the themes I have been presenting in my classes and speeches is the “professional” products and services that our industry can provide clients. It should be obvious to anyone that the flood of do-it-yourself (DIY) products  combined with the megadollar advertising budgets of their manufacturers are enabling consumers to DIY their alarm and video.


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The Ultimate IP/Analog CCTV Installation and Troubleshooting Tool

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David Engebretson
May 2, 2017

Throughout the past four decades in the electronic security, business technicians have often had to rely on testers and tools that were not specifically designed for our industry’s needs.


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Is Distributed Denial of Service The New False Alarm?

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David Engebretson
December 2, 2016

If you read the kind of stuff that I do, you cannot help but be amazed at the explosive growth of the Internet of Things, IoT for short. With the costs of Wi-Fi interfaces dropping into the range of $1 per device in large volume, more and more “things” are getting connected to LAN networks and the Internet.


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The Perks of Having Contacts in the Security Industry

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David Engebretson
October 1, 2016

As life moves on I often require assistance in taking care of my training business.


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