Is Your Small Business Committing These Security Sins?
Small businesses often think that just because they are lesser-known amongst an industry, letting security measures slide can be a forgivable error.
Unfortunately, criminals know this about small businesses and often target them as easy pickings for robberies and after-hour theft.
Don’t let your small company fall victim to a break-in because you’ve gone lax with your security. Make sure that you and your team aren’t committing these five security mistakes that often lead to expensive consequences.
You Don’t Have an Official Security Monitor
Investing in a top-tier security system is a smart move, however, you still need to have someone on your team in charge of monitoring your data. After your security company has installed your system, start thinking about the next steps that will keep your small business secure:
- Who is the key security contact on your team in case of emergencies?
- Who will have access to your camera’s monitoring system?
- Who will learn the system from the inside, out and properly administer it?
Remember, installing a commercial security system and forgetting about it only creates a false sense of security. Without regular interaction with your system, you’re not allowing your security system to effectively work for your company.
You Don’t Have a Cyber-Security Policy
Even though you run a small business, it’s essential that you create a cyber-security policy for your employees to follow. Thousands of websites are hacked a day, and it can be easy for your company’s information to become compromised if employees are allowed total internet freedom at work.
It may make you feel like the bearer of bad news, but creating a strict policy for what employees can and cannot access on company networks could be the difference between success and a crippling hack.
Failure to Strategically Place CCTV Cameras
Strategic security camera placement is crucial for a small business. If possible place them in well-hidden or hard-to-reach locations where threats can’t access them. If you have them out in the open but not in areas where actual issues occur like the vault or a back entrance, once again, you are only promoting a false sense of security that will cost you dearly in the long run.
Trying to Save Money on Cheaper Equipment
Many small businesses fall victim to one-size-fits-all security systems or systems that are so inexpensive that they will stop being effective in a short period of time.
The unfortunate truth about business security is that you get what you pay for. Most inexpensive or “comprehensive” security systems aren’t going to help protect your business as well as you need them to.
Take your security seriously; make a committed investment, and work with a security company that can help you find the right equipment for your unique needs.
We specialize in knowing the best products on the market and after a thorough security inspection of your property, will be able to direct you to high-quality security products that still lie within the realm of your budget.
Running Your Security System Into the Ground
Even if you monitor your security regularly and put it to good use, failure to maintain or update your security will eventually result in less effective protection. The moment you start to notice that your business’s security is glitching or slowing down, it may be time to reach out to The Security Center, Inc. to discuss possible security upgrade solutions.
Absolve Your Security Mistakes with The Security Center, Inc.
If you are the owner of a small business and know that you’ve made some of these security mistakes, we can help. At The Security Center, Inc. we are a team of experienced security professionals that can help you select, install and maintain security equipment that protects your valuable assets.
Contact us today to learn more about the brands we represent or to schedule your comprehensive security inspection.
