Security is important for any home or business. Theft can take place either physically or digitally, and a breach can cost a business a significant amount of revenue. Home break-ins can also have long-lasting effects, such as losing treasured items or the psychological effect of having had an intruder in the home. Thankfully, there are ways to minimize the risk and to ensure that your business and home are secure.
Protect from break-ins
Keep up with your security both for your home and business to protect from break-ins. Whether the burglar enters your property from an unlocked door, open window, or a forced entry there are methods you can use to prevent break-ins. Practice regular security checks as you leave a building, such as making sure all windows and doors are locked, and that you don’t leave any expensive items visible.
You should also protect from the outside. Business premises may benefit from safety glass that is difficult to break, padlocks, or gate installation. Depending on the risk and area of your property, you might also consider electric fencing and security staff to patrol.
Surveillance systems
Surveillance systems are a great way to deter burglars and give you peace of mind when you are away from your property. Thanks to advances in home surveillance systems are convenient, easy to install yourself, and offer remote viewing capabilities, so you can check on your home from a computer or smartphone. Additionally, there are various types of security cameras and systems available to fit properties of all sizes. For example, a business owner might install a full security system with both indoor and outdoor cameras, whereas some homeowners might only need security cameras to monitor the entry and exit points. In addition, studies have found that visible security cameras can help deter burglars.
Cybersecurity
A different form of theft for a business, or home, comes from cyber-attacks. A cyber-attack is where hackers from the internet attempt to steal sensitive information from your computer systems or damage your day to day running in some way. This could be from viruses, Trojans, or by getting you to click on links that allow them access.
Some ways to prevent cyber-attacks are by keeping software updated regularly, having firewalls in place, changing passwords regularly, and by not opening spam emails that ask you to click on links.
For businesses, a cyber-attack can have detrimental effects, in that clients’ credit and bank details, names, and addresses can be stolen for a number of purposes. Any business that handles client credit data can be protected by becoming EI3PA compliant, where an assessment is performed to make sure information is kept safe.
It is always advisable to be vigilant when it comes to security for your home and business, as theft of property or information can strike any time. By following a few simple measures, you can prevent theft from happening that could make the difference between the success or failure of your business, as well as keeping your home secure.