Security comes in all different shapes and sizes. Business resilience is important. There are all manner of issues which can affect your business and send it spiraling into trouble. Just look at how Covid has impacted the business world. Those with proper plans in place had a far better chance at surviving than others. Building security changes depending on what kind of business you run. However, these tips can help you bump up the security at your place of operation.
Is Physical Security An Issue?
It depends where you live and what kind of physical value there is in your business. It might be stock you’re storing or selling, or even just the computers your office team use in their day to day business. For some businesses, a gate entry system keeps the main building from being targeted or damaged. Whereas others will focus on hiring private security to monitor the area. CCTV is still a useful deterrent, as is procuring quality locks.
If physical security is an issue, it’s always worth double checking your business insurance. Make sure you take out building and content cover to ensure your equipment is covered if anything happens. Make sure you read the fine print and ensure your business will be able to run based on the insurance coverage, some of the firms can be slightly tricky and underhand so you’d be better paying more for a better coverage than saving small amounts of money in the small term.
Pay Attention To Virtual Security
Viruses, spyware, trade secrets being stolen. Virtual space is quite dangerous. Whether you operate entirely online, or just use programmes and systems to process goods being sent to consumers etc., you need to pay attention to virtual security. This might be you investing in virus protection software, or ensuring your team are trained on how to update it often. Bugs can be pretty catastrophic, and you’ve more than likely heard about the amount of ransom attacks going on recently, whereby a group or individual take control of secure and vital data and demand a ransom for its safe return.
Proper preparation means you can completely avoid these disastrous situations entirely. Update your systems, and make sure you’re not overly reliant on a third party who you don’t have direct control over.
Proper Training Improves Safety
Make sure the equipment you and your workforce use is appropriate, and that they’re properly trained in its usage. Be careful buying items listed on Amazon’s gated brand list as they may come from third party sellers who may not have followed the right rules. This rings true even more if you’re in an industrial setting with large, dangerous machinery that could potentially injure someone. If something goes wrong, you could be liable, the insurance might not pay out and your business will be anything but secure in the short and long term.
If you’re just starting out, there are some brilliant firms out there who can help you with health and safety training. It gives you business security because you’ll have peace of mind, and know deep down that you’ve gone the extra mile to ensure your business is secure.
