Your business property is a target for thieves. They want your valuables and sometimes they’ll go out of their way to get them. Discover how you can lock down your physical assets and keep your business property secure.
Keeping physical assets secure is essential to avoid such calamity. But what can a business do to ensure their valuables aren’t going to be swept away by a thief clutching a bag with a dollar sign?
Upgrade your security
What stops criminals robbing your business property? According to previous offenders, it’s the deterrence factors that really do the work. Most calculated crime is about risk versus reward. If your business security presents too much risk against the potential rewards, then criminals are going to look elsewhere. Upgrading your business security will ensure you have active deterrence methods in place to stop criminals attempting break-ins. This includes:
- CCTV cameras
- Smart locks and access controls
- Alarm systems
- Security lights
- Physical presence of security personnel
Hide items or move them offsite
Sometimes the simplest options are the best ones.
A thief cannot steal what they cannot find or see. For small and valuable items that you cannot place in a safe or take off-site for whatever reason, try and find a suitable hiding place. A hidden cache inside a desk drawer, beneath a seat, inside a mundane-looking filing box or behind books on a bookshelf are just a few examples.
If taking items off-site is a potential course of action, then keeping them with you will make them more secure. This includes items such as crucial files, laptops, USBs and smart devices. However, it’s important to be aware of insurance policy and data protection compliance. If taking items off-site breaks terms of conduct or means you are infringing upon laws or regulations, you’ll want to avoid taking actions that could lead to even worse problems than a break-in.