Interface Systems has enhanced its security offerings by incorporating JamAlert™, a device from Digital Monitoring Products (DMP), into its TamperShield™ alarm monitoring service.
This integration aims to bolster defences against attempts to disable connected alarm devices via cellular jamming before a break-in occurs.
Increasing security against cellular jamming
As criminal tactics evolve, particularly the use of portable cellular jammers to obstruct alarm communications, businesses such as high-value retail stores, financial institutions, and museums face heightened risks.
JamAlert addresses this threat by monitoring cellular frequencies used by alarm systems and detecting any unusual signal interference. When suspicious jamming activity is detected, the device triggers an alarm, offering an early warning of potential security breaches.
Enhancing alarm monitoring with TamperShield
The combination of JamAlert and TamperShield provides a multi-layered security solution
The combination of JamAlert and TamperShield provides a multi-layered security solution. TamperShield tracks the "heartbeat" communications of alarm panels at Interface’s Interactive Security Operations Center (iSOC), ensuring uninterrupted connectivity. This integration offers several key features:
- Site-level detection of jamming attempts
- Continuous panel connectivity monitoring at the iSOC
- Live video verification to detect suspicious activities
- Prompt escalation, including staff alerts, law enforcement notification, and voice-down deterrence during credible threats
Proactive crime deterrence
“TamperShield with JamAlert provides early visibility into sophisticated break-in attempts,” stated Steve Womer, SVP of Product at Interface Systems. “Instead of discovering interference after a break-in, we can identify a jamming attempt as it begins, verify activity through video monitoring, and respond quickly. This proactive approach helps deter crime and reduce loss.”
Compatibility and infrastructure support
JamAlert is versatile, being compatible with both DMP and Honeywell intrusion systems, allowing businesses to enhance their protection measures without the need to overhaul existing security infrastructure.
