5 Security Improvements Inspired By Movies

A-1 — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 22:10:33 +0000

Would you like some peace of mind with your popcorn? When it comes to security improvements, inspiration can be found at the cinema.

Let’s take a look at a few movies out there that can actually give you some great ideas for improving the security of your home, business or automobile.

1. Home Alone (1990)

This classic movie is full of great security ideas (as well as a few we probably wouldn’t recommend). For example, you shouldn’t let anyone in your house without the proper credentials or ID. Many criminals will pose as professional service providers to enter your home, hoping you won’t look too closely at their vehicle, uniforms or identification.

Another security improvement inspired by this movie is putting your lights on timers to make it appear like someone is at home. (No cardboard cutouts needed, however.)

2. Jurassic Park (1993)

Here’s a movie where we can learn from a security breach instead of an improvement. The plot involves an IT professional who is bribed by competitors to steal dinosaur samples, which involves all sorts of unrecommended security techniques (installed malware, disabled security systems, etc.). For commercial environments in particular, this shows the importance of keeping digital information secure and only giving security control to people you trust. A master key system, for example, could be a security improvement inspired by this movie.

3. The Imitation Game (2014)

This film centered around a brilliant mathematician and early computers, but it also set the stage for modern cybersecurity measures and automated response. Thanks to the work of Alan Turin and his team, we can now enjoy things like monitored surveillance systems, doorbell cameras and fast responses from surveillance companies.

4. Fast & Furious Series

Lots of lessons can be learned from this uber-popular movie series. There are so many heists, capers, missions and explosions that it can make your head spin. But the series does center around cars and offers some valuable tips for automobile security. In particular, it shows the importance of locking doors and keeping valuables secure, even if the car is moving. But there are also reminders about the benefits of key fobs, alarm systems and other security add-ons.

5. Any Horror Film

Want to learn what NOT to do? Watch your typical horror movie with characters who make poor decisions. These security improvements go back to the basics, stressing the importance of closing and locking doors behind you, checking for risks before entering an unknown space and calling emergency professionals if you’re in an unsafe situation.