There are many reasons to make your business more secure. Employee protection, criminal deterrence, and better insurance premiums. Here’s how you can easily do it.
Advanced Security Systems
Back in the day, security consisted of blurry CCTV images that were of no use most of the time. Today, you can install 4K security cameras that link directly to your mobile phone. Monitored alarm systems are excellent for businesses because you can see your premises in real-time. But you can also install advanced security for alerts to lock tampering, digital access restrictions, and biometrics. And in an increasingly sophisticated world, a standard camera may not be enough. So pay attention to cybersecurity and systems connected to the internet.
Always Know Who You are Hiring
A threat to your business doesn’t always come from the outside. So you must know who you are hiring. While an employee has the right to certain aspects of privacy, you can legally find a lot of information about someone. Information that might be useful if they have lied about anything when applying for a role at your company. For example, you can legally check if someone has a criminal past. It’s commendable to give someone a chance. But hiring an ex gold-thief isn’t the best idea if you own a jewelry store. So stay vigilant and do your checks.
Make Your Business More Secure with Quality Locks
Theft and criminal damage happen all over the world, every single day. There are over 600,000 criminal acts against a business every year in the UK alone. That’s just over 1,000 crimes for every 100,000 people in the country. CCTV and checks are a great start. But you need to make sure your premises are secure with good quality locks. Padlocks are a tried and tested security item that works well for gates and closed-off areas. But they can be cut. So if something is precious, consider steel doors with advanced access controls or smart locks that alert you.
Limit Physical Access to Certain Areas
Access control was once the domain of government facilities and high-level corporate offices. But the technology is affordable these days, and there is no reason you can’t install it at your company. There are many reasons you might consider access control. These include corporate espionage, sensitive data, and access to valuable materials. You can issue employees with codes or keycards that provide access only to areas they need to be. For instance, your receptionists don’t need access to your on-site server rooms or cash storage facilities.
Install Backup Power Supplies
There’s always the chance that the power will go out. And no power could mean a compromised security system. Traditional locks and bolts provide excellent security, but your advanced systems require electricity. So one or more of your systems could be at risk if power fails. Ensure that your security systems have access to uninterrupted power to get around this. For example, UPS systems work well for computer-based systems when data needs saving. And standard power generators keep the power going to all facilities for a limited period.
Summary
There are many reasons to make your business more secure. Employee protection, criminal deterrence, and better insurance premiums. Here’s how you can easily do it.
Advanced Security Systems
Back in the day, security consisted of blurry CCTV images that were of no use most of the time. Today, you can install 4K security cameras that link directly to your mobile phone. Monitored alarm systems are excellent for businesses because you can see your premises in real-time. But you can also install advanced security for alerts to lock tampering, digital access restrictions, and biometrics. And in an increasingly sophisticated world, a standard camera may not be enough. So pay attention to cybersecurity and systems connected to the internet.
Always Know Who You are Hiring
A threat to your business doesn’t always come from the outside. So you must know who you are hiring. While an employee has the right to certain aspects of privacy, you can legally find a lot of information about someone. Information that might be useful if they have lied about anything when applying for a role at your company. For example, you can legally check if someone has a criminal past. It’s commendable to give someone a chance. But hiring an ex gold-thief isn’t the best idea if you own a jewelry store. So stay vigilant and do your checks.
Make Your Business More Secure with Quality Locks
Theft and criminal damage happen all over the world, every single day. There are over 600,000 criminal acts against a business every year in the UK alone. That’s just over 1,000 crimes for every 100,000 people in the country. CCTV and checks are a great start. But you need to make sure your premises are secure with good quality locks. Padlocks are a tried and tested security item that works well for gates and closed-off areas. But they can be cut. So if something is precious, consider steel doors with advanced access controls or smart locks that alert you.
Limit Physical Access to Certain Areas
Access control was once the domain of government facilities and high-level corporate offices. But the technology is affordable these days, and there is no reason you can’t install it at your company. There are many reasons you might consider access control. These include corporate espionage, sensitive data, and access to valuable materials. You can issue employees with codes or keycards that provide access only to areas they need to be. For instance, your receptionists don’t need access to your on-site server rooms or cash storage facilities.
Install Backup Power Supplies
There’s always the chance that the power will go out. And no power could mean a compromised security system. Traditional locks and bolts provide excellent security, but your advanced systems require electricity. So one or more of your systems could be at risk if power fails. Ensure that your security systems have access to uninterrupted power to get around this. For example, UPS systems work well for computer-based systems when data needs saving. And standard power generators keep the power going to all facilities for a limited period.
Summary
You should assess your security at least once per year. Consider installing advanced security systems such as monitored alarms, backup power, and background check employees.
