There are some pieces of security advice that are just plain common sense, and any business that isn’t following is a disaster waiting to happen.
Locking all your doors and windows at the end of the working day; Logging out of computer terminals; tracking who is on the premises; all vital things that you should be reminding your staff about on a regular basis but nothing exactly groundbreaking or new in terms of security advice.
In this article we are going to be digging a bit deeper. We are one of the very top security firms in the nation and have achieved this feat by going above and beyond the norm for our clients.
Over the years, we have honed our services to the point where we are confident in saying we offer world-class security to each and every client that we work with and are in a position to offer specialist advice to businesses looking to protect themselves.
Here are 5 potentially lesser known tips for businesses looking to solidify their defences against criminal activity and other external threats from local security companies in the industry.
Tip Number 1 – Cybersecurity is just as important as physical security
As a firm that supplies security officers, CCTV, alarm systems, and a variety of other physical security measures, you might be surprised that this is our first piece of security advice for businesses.
However, data is king in the modern world and compromised data security is just as dangerous to your security as a physical breach.
Rather than starting with physical security and adding cyber security as an afterthought, make cyber security your number one priority, alongside your more visible deterrents.
Tip Number 2 – Your Staff are your best security tool
No, we don’t mean that you should expect your staff to step in if an intruder were to break in. However, a successful security strategy requires universal collaboration from everyone on the premises and staff must buy into what you are trying to do.
Ensuring that computers are shut down after use, ensuring that any health and safety concerns are reported; doing these things on your own just isn’t viable so it is critical that you train your staff to do so.
Tip Number 3 – Invest in technology
Old fashioned business values are not necessarily a bad thing for your company but not when it comes to security.
Modern security measures are packed with all sorts of smart technology such as automatic intruder detection, incredibly useful for reducing your physical security spend without compromising on safety.
Tip Number 4 – Use biometric access control
Replace your old keypads with biometric alternatives such as fingerprint scanners and retina recognition to make 100% sure that you know the identity of each individual who visits your site.
Tip Number 5 – Plan for the most unlikely of situations
No-one thinks that they will be the victim of a theft or cyber attack until they are. Prepare for as many different emergency situations as possible and you won’t be surprised or caught short if they do happen to occur.
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