10 Ways to Protect Your Business

Your business premises are home to your most important assets – your staff, your product, your data and the tools you need to complete your work. Without these vital ingredients your business cannot survive. Here are 10 ways to adequately protect them:

1. Risk Assessment

How secure is your business premises? By engaging with an experienced security company, you can get invaluable advice about your security needs. They will take an in depth look, not only at the actual building but also at the way you operate. Only then can they see where the risks are and suggest relevant measures.

2. Secure the Premises with Alarms

Having an alarm will alert your monitoring service that there is an issue. This might be an alarm that occurs in the middle of the night when a would-be intruder is trying to gain access. However, it may also be an alarm during working hours when unauthorised access to a sensitive part of the building is attempted. Those monitoring the alarms can act immediately if necessary.

3. Access Control

Your first barrier of security will be at the entrance to the building. With advances in technology, biometric access control is becoming more popular with staff member access. Temporary access to the facility for visitors can be implemented, allowing management to control the flow of people on site.

4. Protect Your Team with CCTV

Not just any security camera will do when it comes to commercial premises. Installing the best, most modern technology will provide the surveillance you need. Internal and external CCTV cameras that cover all areas are a must in todays world.

5. Secure Your Equipment with Perimeter Protection

Perimeter protection can include CCTV cameras, heat sensitive sensors, thermal imaging technology and more. Stopping the intruder well before they approach the building will be the aim.

6. Watch Your Stock

Cameras on the stock in the warehouse will help manage shrinkage. Recording it being delivered and packed away will ensure tight control. You can even add technology that can travel in the vehicle to monitor stock in transit if required.

7. Employee Theft (and Misbehavior)

Unfortunately, human nature and bad decisions can lead to employee theft and this can be very damaging for the employer. Stealing product or information lead to all types of issues and it’s best to put into place some mechanism that will discourage this. Specialised cameras that will capture theft or misbehavior, such as bullying or false claims are part of the modern security setting.

8. Professional Advice

Having an expert security consultant to hand will prove invaluable when it comes to getting advice on procedures and improvements. Even having a company that will supply CCTV footage if needed, and in redacted format if necessary, cannot be underestimated.

9. Regular Monitoring

When you go home, who is watching your premises? Having a control room with experienced staff who will monitor the activity of your building while you sleep will give great peace of mind. A reputable security company can offer this service to you.

10. Proactive Maintenance

Being proactive when it comes to security is important. Employing an efficient security company will result in regularly maintenance of the equipment and the system that is put in place. Watching for issues and working to eliminate them before any damage is caused will save time and money.

Get in Touch

Protect your business warehouse, office or premises with a solution that suits you. Talk to the expert team at TEC Security and let us advise you and provide you with the protection your business needs. You can call us on 00353 1 404 5124 or email info@tecsecurity.ie.