A strong security system is an important part of every business. If your business does not deal with particularly valuable merchandise, you might not consider security a top priority. However, every business is vulnerable to security threats. For this reason, a poor security system or no security system at all can put your business at risk. Read below to learn about some of the risks of having poor security at your business.

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.

Lack of Emergency Protocol

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. The issue can quickly escalate without security officers on staff or security technology to stop the issue or even provide evidence afterwards. Additionally, without proper security protocols in place, even your own staff will not know what to do when an issue arises.

Tarnishing 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 business 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. 

Legal Liability 

It’s essential you 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. 

So, What Can You Do?

Fortunately, these issues are all largely preventable. If you’re looking to improve your business’s security, the first step is to have a security risk assessment. During the assessment, a professional will identify all vulnerable areas in your business and make suggestions for improvement. They can help you choose the right security system and protocols for your business that will keep your employees and property safe. With a quality security system and proper protocols, you can be sure that your business is protected.

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 26 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.