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Dave Engebretson

Dave Engebretson

Dave Engebretson is the President of Slayton Solutions and has been connecting and occasionally frying pieces of alarm and video equipment since 1977. Visit his website www.slaytonsolutionsltd.com and check out his online and self-study training packages for fiber optics, IP networking, and proper connector installation and testing.

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Security Networkings

What’s an ‘SFP’ & Why Do we Care?

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Dave Engebretson
January 2, 2023

Security dealers should know what an SFP is and how it impacts their jobs.


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How BSPs Are Out to Nab Your Residential Customers

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Dave Engebretson
October 3, 2022

Dave Engebretson explains the threat posed to traditional residential security dealers by broadband service providers and DIY systems.


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Security Networkings
Security Networkings

Turning Smartphones Into Secure Access Devices

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Dave Engebretson
August 5, 2022

Dave Engebretson explains feature sets made possible with the integration of Keri Systems’ Borealis cloud solution and Geokey.  


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Security Networkings
Security Networkings

Smart Phones: Pocket Landmines?

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Dave Engebretson
June 3, 2022

With more smart phones in use than PCs today, they are especially vulnerable to hackers, especially through QR codes.


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Security Networkings
Security Networkings

OberCloud ABI Simplifies IP Camera Hookups & Network Monitoring

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Dave Engebretson
May 6, 2022

New OberCloud ABI product simplifies IP camera hookup and provides integrators with a great RMR tool.


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Security Networkings

IP Camera Hacking & Lawsuits

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Dave Engebretson
February 4, 2022

Dave Engebretson explains the importance of purchasing quality, trustworthy DIY doorbells and IP devices.


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Security Networkings

Idter's new innovation in the intrusion detection and alarm monitoring space

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Dave Engebretson
January 2, 2022

Dave Engebretson shares a new innovation in the intrusion detection and alarm monitoring space. 


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Security Networkings

YourSix Cloud Service Provides Important Protection for IP Camera Systems

Dave engebretson
Dave Engebretson
December 1, 2021

As computer and network technology continues to burrow into the devices we depend on for daily connectivity, there is a clear and present danger for all connected devices


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Security Networkings 2019

COVID-Proof Training for the Security Industry

TRAINING & EDUCATION
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Dave Engebretson
November 1, 2021

Dave Engebretson explains the benefits of online security training when in-person instruction is not possible.


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FIBER OPTICS

Understanding Fiber Optics for Video

Fiber optics provide superior connections for video transmission, and can be a significant cost savings for dealers who know what they are doing.
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Dave Engebretson
August 23, 2021

The overall growth of surveillance video has greatly increased in the past few years, as video analytics, megapixel cameras and other innovations are causing more customers to install new or upgrade existing surveillance systems.


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