In the current world of hacking, ransomware, and phishing scams, more and more emphasis is being placed on cyber security and understandably so. With over 693,000 small to medium sized businesses falling victim to cyber crime at an average cost of $276,000, it’s a huge problem. That said, physical issues such as vandalism, internal theft, and burglary still manage to cost businesses over $1.4 billion every year and is on the increase. With that in mind, maintaining a physical presence is just as important today as it was a decade or so ago.
However while the benefits of implementing physical security are clear, few companies really know where to begin. With this in mind, here are some simple but concrete steps that businesses can take to ensure they remain secure.
Initiate access control
One of the most effective ways to implement premises security is by controlling entry. Going beyond the traditional lock and key and implementing access cards may be costly, but it provides a number of advantages.- Keys can easily be cut and duplicated while cards on the other hand are much harder to copy.
- If someone’s access has to be revoked for whatever reason there is zero need to change locks or even access codes. Instead, simply change the data base.
