Re: Can security experts break an ADT alarm system

["alarman" <alarman2000@xxxxxxxxx>]

Where is Sloud when you need him.
js
"Brent" <Brent@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> ADT installers took more than a month to set up a door alarm system and a
> cell backup package. I have had problems with zones going off even though
> the panel was not activated and CS getting communication problem between
> the panel and the radio tower and what not. I am literally sick of the
> security system but have no choice but to go along with it.
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> ADT installer came to my home at least 7 times in the last 40 days to fix
> various problems and even now I am not sure if it works. The last two days
> the CS didnt get any false signals but I am not holding my breath.
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> Some security experts had access to my panel when I was not home. I am not
> sure if they had anything to do with the mal-functioning and all those
> zone and communication problems.
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> Is it possible the communication between the alarm panel and the
> monitoring station has been compromised and if so can I request ADT to do
> some kind of tests to make sure the communication is not breached.
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>>>I do have a cell backup up package and how difficult is it for
>>>sophisticated
>>>thieves with lot of secuirty systems expertise to break it like our
>>>friend
>>>rosalnathan speculated yesterday.
>>>
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>> While it may be possible to jam a cellular communicator, it is highly
>> unlikely that someone could get to a properly installed and secured
>> unit in time to physically disable without a great deal of prior
>> knowledge.
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>> I've had the opportunity to design systems that secure very sensitive
>> facilities and I'm confident that when designed, installed, and
>> operated properly; even an industry insider could not compromise
>> them..
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> May be thats true for high end systems used by businesses and banks but we
> are talking about individual homes and apartments here.
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> So I am not that confident.
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>>Some of the standards that apply to these designs are in the
>> public domain.  If you are interested in the way these facilities are
>> secured google "DCID 6/9" and "NISPOM" and read the sections on
>> intrusion detection systems (IDS).  Remember that physical security is
>> more important than alarms, and most of these manuals deal with that
>> aspect.
>>
>> J.
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> Thanks for your kind responses. Its hard to find somebody like you here
> without any sarcasm.
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