Despite the threats of theft, vandalism, and break ins to which every business is vulnerable, some business do not prioritize security. They might have out of date surveillance equipment or no surveillance equipment at all. They might try to save money by avoiding features such as access control and security officers. However, the risks that poor security at your business can pose far outweigh the small costs that you might save. Read below for an outline of the top five risks to which business with poor security are vulnerable.

1. Increase of Theft and Vandalism

Without any sort of security deterring criminal activity, your company is vulnerable to theft and vandalism. Simply put, the easier it is for people to get away with theft the more it will attract that type of activity. Unfortunately, this can lead to an increase of incidents occurring and even lead to more serious activity preventing business growth. In some instances, you might have goods stolen regularly without knowing they are missing until it’s too late to recover the assets. Furthermore, maybe your business is losing money from that of employee theft. Therefore, your company needs to invest in the proper security such as surveillance cameras, access control systems and intrusion monitoring system that will work best for your company. To ensure you are getting the right security installed for your property, consider working with a security company that offers a security assessment for your business.

A security assessment will help you to define your organizations' current state of security and provide a roadmap to a desired future state by mapping security solutions to business goals. The professionals from the security provider company will be able to help you incorporate commonly accepted security architecture concepts to streamline your security vision from strategy to implementation. The main objective is to deliver cohesive, best practice security architectures spanning multiple domains that are unique and specific to the context of your organization.

2. No Procedure to Handle Incidents 

Just as more theft will occur without security, more incidents will also occur which puts your business at risk, especially without any sort of procedure to handle the issue. Consider a more serious offense occurring on your property. If there is no procedure in place to handle the incident, your building is likely to erupt into chaos. It’s essential to have clear security procedures as well as individuals to whom you can look in times of crisis for instruction and guidance.

3. Employees Feeling Unsafe

If your employees are aware of your poor security system, they are likely to feel at risk. If your building is easy to enter or often the target of theft or vandalism, employees will not feel safe in their workplace. Additionally, if your company has had a security issue that was handled poorly, feelings of uneasiness can increase. Not only does a lack of safety contribute to a negative work environment, but it can also decrease employee productivity and increase employee turnover. When your employees come to work, they want to feel safe and protected, and strong security is the best way to ensure this sense of safety.

4. Tarnished Business Reputation

With an increase in theft and a lack of security for public safety, quality customers will look for another place to visit. When your building seems to have the latest technology, people feel safer. People want to frequent a businesses they trust and this is an essential way to do so. Additionally, as businesses grow they often attract more visitors to them and the ability to easily and efficiently manage these visitors is vital. Depending on the crowd your business is trying to attract, deterring unwanted visitors will also help expand your business grow in the direction you are wanting. 

5. Legal Liability 

It’s essential to have the proper security in place to safeguard customers’, clients’ as well as vendors’ personal information. The needed security not only protects your customers but also your business from experiencing legal damages that can be costly or potentially shut your business down. Take steps to safeguard the data and personal safety of all of these people and companies to improve your security and reduce your liability.

Additionally, if you do not have even the basic technology or fail routine security checks, such as a credit card processing company, you can lose access to important technologies that allow you to do business. It's vital to keep information safe and secure to ensure only qualified personnel have access to information for business purposes only. 

United Security Incorporated | Security For Businesses

At USI Integrated Solutions, we bring together a highly experienced team, keen strategic planning and in-depth understanding of the leading technologies in the field. For over 27 years we have brought peace of mind to our clients through the careful application of investigative talent and technology implementation. When it comes to the security of your building, it's best not to leave it up to chance. Be sure that you have made every effort possible to keep your property, employees, and visitors well protected. If you have any concerns, you should consider having your security measures evaluated by a reputable company.

At USI our security assessments provide these answers and many others that are pertinent to security technology and your building.