Theft, data loss and industrial espionage are among the possible consequences of a burglary of a head office or even an office. The main risk for business owners is that the security of their premises is not taken lightly, especially when they are empty or unoccupied.
Here are 5 tips to protect your premises from burglars.
1) Conduct a security audit
Identifying your weaknesses is the first step to securing your office. In fact, you can only take corrective action after you have identified a security breach.
It is advisable to have an audit carried out by a security professional, who will be able to provide the most appropriate solution for your premises.
If you don’t want to turn to professionals, ask yourself the right questions: what is the point of entry, what is the point of exit, where is the valuable device, where is the sensitive data, is it safe? ETC…
2) Fixed opening
It may seem obvious, but ensuring that openings are closed at the end of the day and during lunch breaks is critical.
Also check regularly that your opening/closing system is working properly.
Carefully manage the distribution of keys and badges so they don’t fall into the wrong hands.
3) Guarding
If you store sensitive assets or data, hiring security guards can be a preventive method as well as burglary prevention.
Depending on the needs, there are several types of security agents:
- Guardian
- Canine agent
- Security Proxy
- Luxury security agent
- Security personnel
- Pre-flight security officer
Depending on your needs, agents are available 24 hours a day during your business hours.
For more security, you can opt for remote monitoring.
4) Secure your premises with video surveillance
Video surveillance is a simple and easy way to protect your headquarters, office or premises, but it has certain limitations that cannot be ignored.
First, all monitoring areas must be clearly identified so that employees are aware of the equipment. The name of the recipient must also be known and the images cannot be kept for more than one month.
It is important to note that any image recorded outside the scope of the law will be considered inadmissible evidence and may be used against the contractor as a deliberate invasion of privacy.
5) Remote monitoring to protect your office
Remote monitoring, such as video surveillance, is also done with the help of cameras. However, unlike the latter, this security device requires the intervention of a service provider who takes care of the security of your premises remotely.
In the event of an accident, the service provider is alerted and takes the necessary measures.
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