Guy Cohen, co-founder ofSecureIt Homes and a Los Angeles security expert, joined KTLA 5's Off the Clockto break down easy home security changes homeowners can make right now. Thesegment covers practical, low-effort ways to strengthen a home's defenses andreduce the everyday vulnerabilities that make a property an easier target forburglary and home invasion.
SecureIt Homes buildsresidential security around four layers working together: detect, deter, delay,and defend. Rather than depending on a traditional alarm that only reacts aftersomeone has already gotten inside, this approach pairs early detection withphysical home hardening and active deterrence, so a threat is addressed beforeit reaches the front door, not after.
Easy Home Security Changes Los Angeles Homeowners Can Make
Real home security starts withan honest look at where a property is actually vulnerable. Doors, windows, sideyards, gates, and other overlooked access points are exactly where forced entryattempts concentrate, and most homeowners have never had these specific spotsprofessionally evaluated.
SecureIt Homes assesses thesevulnerabilities property by property and builds a security plan around thespecific home, the homeowner's priorities, and the level of protection actuallyneeded, not a one-size-fits-all package.
Early Detection: Catching Intruders Before They Reach the Home
Traditional indoor alarm systemsare built to respond after a door or window has already been breached, whichmeans the homeowner finds out at the same moment the intrusion is alreadyhappening. Earlydetection systems add a layer ahead of that, monitoring the perimeter of aproperty and identifying a potential intruder before they ever reach a door orwindow.
That earlier warning mattersbecause it buys real time, time for a homeowner, a monitoring professional, orresponding security personnel to act before an intrusion attempt becomes acompleted break-in.
Security Window Film and Forced-Entry Protection
Glass doors and windows areconsistently among the most exploited entry points in residential break-ins.Professionally installed securitywindow film helps hold shattered glass together after an impact, whichmeaningfully increases how much time and effort it takes to actually get throughthe glass. Paired with an attachment system that bonds the film directly to thewindow frame rather than just the glass itself, it becomes a real part of abroader forced-entry protection strategy, not just a cosmetic upgrade.
Safe Rooms: A Final Layer If Everything Else Is Defeated
If the outer layers of asecurity system are ever defeated, a properly designed saferoom gives occupants a genuinely protected space inside the home itself.SecureIt Homes designs and installs safe rooms and reinforced safe-room doorsfor Los Angeles homeowners who want that additional layer of protection builtin, not bolted on as an afterthought.
A Layered Approach to Home Security
No single product or systemcloses every gap on its own. SecureIt Homes builds layered home security plansthat can incorporate:
● Perimeter and early detection
● Security window film
● Reinforced security screens
● Fortified doors
● Security cameras
● Monitored security systems
● Anti-intrusion security fog
● Safe rooms and reinforced safe-room doors
The goal across every layer isthe same: detect a potential intruder earlier, deter the attempt, delay forcedentry if it happens anyway, and give occupants real time and protectionthroughout.
Why This Segment Matters for Los Angeles Homeowners
Break-in methods change, and alot of the standard advice homeowners hear hasn't kept pace. Guy Cohen'ssegment on KTLA 5 was built specifically around the changes that actually makea measurable difference right now, not generic tips that sound reasonable butdon't hold up against how break-ins actually happen in Los Angelesneighborhoods today. That's also the same standard every SecureIt Homes evaluationis built around, recommending what genuinely closes a real vulnerability, notwhat's easiest to sell.
Watch Guy Cohen on KTLA 5's Off the Clock
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Guy Cohen appeared on KTLA 5'sOff the Clock on August 27, 2026, to discuss easy home security changeshomeowners can make right now.
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About Guy Cohen
Guy Cohen is the co-founder ofSecureIt Homes, a Los Angeles-based security and home-hardening company builtaround layered residential security. He regularly discusses burglaryprevention, home invasion prevention, early detection, security window film,safe rooms, and residential security strategy across television, news, andother media appearances. Read Guy Cohen'sfull background.
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