Whether your business is new or is already established, one of your top priorities should be keeping it safe and secure. As criminals become more sophisticated in their methods, many businesses are failing to keep up and leaving themselves vulnerable and at risk to fraud and theft. You should never discount old fashioned methods either, burglary still happens! Here are 4 ways you can keep your business safe and secure.
Cybersecurity
Ensure you have the latest antivirus and malware software installed on all of your computers. This threat cannot be understated! If you aren’t updating your software, or even worse don’t have any, you are going to become a victim of a crime. The world of cybersecurity moves quickly so you must always keep up. It is also imperative to train your staff and make them aware of risks related to the use of the internet and email. This is especially important if some of your staff take home laptops or mobile phones.
Be Insured!
If you do not have your business insured then you are leaving yourself open to the potential of losing everything. No insurance, no way of getting your money back. It’s that simple. Research business insurance and find the best policy. You cannot be of the mind that theft, fraud or other crimes will not happen to you! This also extends to other parts of your business, including having correct insurance if you manage a fleet of vehicles. The extra costs you incur through insurance policies are always worth it!
Correctly Dispose of Documents
Correctly disposing your documents not only protects you but also your clients. If a client becomes a victim of fraud through your negligence, your business is going to suffer. There’s no better way to get rid of documents than using the old fashioned method of shredding them. You also need to ensure all employees are aware of the importance of disposing of sensitive personal information. Documents also need to be kept somewhere safe before they are shredded or otherwise disposed of.
Alarms
Despite the abundance of crime which now happens through the internet, your properties are still at risk of burglary. This is why you must have an alarm which will alert you should anyone try to force entry to your property. This will be a condition of your insurance policy and if you don’t have one, you will not be able to claim. Also ensure that you have fire alarms and that they are working. This not only keeps your property safe but yourself and your employees as well.
Keeping your business safe and secure is not a difficult task once you are aware of the right methods and processes, which is why there are no excuses. You should never take your eye off security! It’s an ongoing and evolving process that may need investment and improvement but ultimately it will keep you from being a victim of crime and having your business destroyed.
The benefits of fire alarm monitoring can’t be underestimated, as ACS Fire & Security explains on their website.
