"Building owners have to be very conscientious. Whenever we put together a new facility I have a list of questions of what type of level of security they want to incorporate," Mack tells GlobeSt.com.

These can include regular levels such as card readers and closed-circuit television, to bio-devices, such as palm readers and retina scanners, he explains.

The trend has been increasing over the last few years, Mack says, since the rash of domestic violence when gunmen walk unobstructed into their spouses' plants and open fire.

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