An effective business security system will deter criminals from accessing your premises, ensure the privacy of your business data and allow you to monitor your employees. Below are some vital components of a business security system. 

CCTV 

Consider the following when purchasing CCTV cameras for your business premises: 

  • Hire an accredited installer to calculate the number of cameras required to survey the premises. It ensures that you do not have blind spots. Besides, the installer will assess the need for lighting to increase the cameras' visibility at night.
  • Use IP CCTV cameras. These cameras could be expensive. However, they allow you to monitor your premises from your devices such as your smartphone or laptop.
  • Assess the specifications of the cameras. For instance, what are their range and resolution? Do the cameras have audio and motion sensors? Are they weatherproof? What the storage capacity of the CCTV system?
  • Purchase the cameras from reputable manufacturers. These CCTV cameras will come with guarantees and warranties. Besides, they will last a lifetime. 

Alarms 

Burglar alarms will warn you when unauthorised people attempt to enter your premises. If possible, go for modern burglar alarms that will alert you via smartphone once the alarm goes off. These alarms can be silent or could have a siren. These alarms can be monitored, reset or repaired remotely. 

Your business should also have a fire alarm to warn you of an imminent fire and minimise fire damage. Typically, the system should have heat and smoke detectors to activate the alarm in case of excessive smoke or heat on the premises. Once the alarm goes off, it activates overhead sprinklers to put out the fire. Modern fire alarms will inform your security team of the exact location of the fire. It is a vital feature if you have vast business premises. 

Data Security 

Besides physical security, your business should protect its data from malicious individuals or competitors that want to know your business secrets. Your computers and devices should have high-quality anti-virus software to protect them from malware attacks. You could also integrate software such as data loss prevention that tracks the movement of information in your network. For instance, the network can alert you when an employee sends confidential information to devices that are not connected to your business network. On the other hand, mobile device management software will clear data from devices that get lost or stolen. 

You now have a comprehensive understanding of the various elements of a workplace security system. Install CCTVs, alarms, and consider the recommended data loss prevention strategies. 

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