It doesn’t matter the type or size of business that you run, security should be a priority for you. The chances are high that you spent most of your time focusing on security that involves your cybersecurity or your firewalls for computers. There is so much more to it than that.
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If you don’t make security a priority, thieves will target you and they will try to steal from you. Without the correct Sentinel Intruder Detection Sonar, CCTV, lighting and fencing, you are putting your business at risk. There are plenty of ways that you can make sure that your business premises are secure, but it’s a good idea to make sure that they are secure before you start bringing employees into the building. Of course, you’ll have insurance, but insurance doesn’t prevent crimes. If your business isn’t adequately protected, there is also the chance that your insurance company will not payout for you if something goes wrong. So, what can you do?
Restrict access
Having a visitors book, badges and lanyards at the front desk of your business is smart. You should only be allowing authorised personnel through into the heart of your business. Putting up signs is a part of this, but signs don’t often deter thieves. You shouldn’t be allowing anybody into your building unless you know that they are supposed to be there. Making sure that all of your employees are on board with this, as well as employing a receptionist at the front desk or a security guard will help a great deal. You need to ensure that people can’t just walk in off the street and gain access to your valuable assets that you have been paying for and protecting this whole time.
Use ID cards
We mentioned this one already, but everybody from your employees to the janitor should have an ID card to tell you who they are and what they are there for. You need to ensure that the ID cards that you have are good enough that thieves can’t just replicate them. That means it’s not just paper in a lanyard. You can incorporate entry chips into your ID cards and invest in the right hardware for every door in your premises. This means that people have to swipe their ID to be able to get through. If your business has high value equipment and anybody can just swipe with a card, you can implement a fingerprint ID system. Yes, it can be expensive, but it’s worth it.
Add security cameras
If you want to secure your perimeter properly, then you need to be able to see everybody who’s coming on board. Making sure that your business is secure with cameras at every angle will help to put thieves off. Make sure that you have adequate signage as well, because without it you might find that thieves still try to get into your premises.
Install security blinds
From shutters that block out the light, to security blinds that stop people from peering in, they could be a real help for you if you are trying to stop people getting into your business. Make sure that everybody who needs to know how to use them is trained effectively and you won’t find a problem with your business.