As a business owner, there are some aspects of security that you have probably considered.
So, thinking about offline security, you should have installed security cameras and alarms around your premises already.
And thinking about internet safety, we are sure you have installed the appropriate antivirus software and firewalls onto your computers to mitigate the risks posed by hackers and malware.
However, there is always more you can do, and chances are, some aspects of security may have fallen by the wayside.
Here are some of the security measures you may have overlooked that a security company can assist with.
Security Measure #1: An inspection of your premises
When did you last walk around your business premises? There could be hidden flaws within your building that could leave your business vulnerable to intruders. Do windows close property? Are door handles loose? Do your locks still hold up?
General wear and tear can affect any building as time goes on, so you really should inspect every aspect of your building where entry can be gained. If you need to attach new door handles, window catches, and locks, then do so. Then consider extra precautions, such as installing bars and shutters over your windows and doors.
Security Measure #2: Staff training
We’re sure your employees aren’t clueless when it comes to business security, but it’s still worth giving them a refresher course on safe internet use, including a lesson on how to spot phishing emails.
Within the training you give them, you should also give them advice on the importance of VPN when using work-related devices on unsecured networks outside of the office. And you should remind them to change their login passwords on a regular basis, with an extra reminder to use complex rather than too-obvious codes.
Thinking about offline security, there is no harm in giving your employees’ refresher training on how to lock up properly when they are the last to leave the building.
Remind them to hide their actions when they are keying in door codes too, just in case anybody is watching. And be sure to bring new employees up to speed too by including security training as part of their induction.
Security Measure #3: Name badges and ID cards
If you run a small business, this might not apply to you. With a small number of people on your staff team, both you and your employees should be able to spot an intruder in your building.
However, if you have a large team, and there is little chance of your employees knowing everybody who works in your business, then they might not notice an intruder in their midst. If you have a lot of people working for you, it might be that you won’t remember every face of the people in your employ either.
As an added security measure then, provide your employees with staff uniforms emblazoned with name badges. And when visitors enter your building, ensure they are given ID cards to indicate their guest status.
This way, if there is somebody walking around your premises without a name badge or ID card, it might be naturally assumed that they could be up to no good.
Final word
Take these steps if you haven’t already done so, as your business will be one further step away from the risk of harm if you do. And take a look at your business as a whole. Are there any other security measures you should be taking? Think about it, and then take the necessary steps to protect your business from both online and offline intruders.
