All businesses should do what they can to protect themselves from crime, which means installing the best security systems in order to help you and your security team do just that. Some of the measures you can take include having secure access points:
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You could install strengthened exterior covers (such as shutters or metal barriers), to stop people gaining access to your shop or business premises via a window. You could also make use of security fencing or barriers to ensure that only those allowed with access to the premises are able to get in.
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Installing security lighting is also useful should there be any dark areas of the building where intruders or unwelcome visitors could go unnoticed.
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Make sure that you install a CCTV system within the building which allows remote access monitoring, keeping your business safe day and night.
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Install intruder alarms so that remote monitoring teams will be alerted whenever there is a disturbance.
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Secure any equipment and physical assets that you have with asset tags, such as mobile phones, computers or other equipment and make a note of all your assets so that should a theft occur, you will be able to identify what has gone missing and needs to be replaced.
There are many things that you can do to take steps to protect your business premises and the safety of your staff, so it’s important to ensure that these changes are implemented as soon as possible.
Protecting Your IT Infrastructure
With the rise of cyber crime and online fraud, it has never been more important to protect your devices and hardware from attacks. Data loss, cybercrime, hacking, viruses and fraud are the types of issues that you need to be aware of in order to protect your business’s data. Simple changes that you can make such as changing passwords and backing up files regularly could make all the difference in making sure that you’re protected versus not.
If you need to, and cost is an option, upgrading your systems will also be a good way of eliminating any problems such as virus threats or potential downtime. Working with a completely fresh systems
Choose To Have An Audit of Your Security Systems
If you’re not sure where to start with your fire and security protection, then why not begin with an audit or consultation from a firm that can help you to make sure all points are covered? This will then allow you to see what needs to be done in order for the business to be protected. An audit will also allow you to see not only where changes can and must be made but also where those weaknesses are within the business’s foundation.
AEL Systems can provide a no-obligation audit of your fire and security systems or create a completely new design and install for your business premises. Simply tell us what you would like, and we will offer our recommendations.