5 Ways to Improve Your Business Security System Next Year

You might feel that your business is relatively safe, but the truth is that the steps you take tend to mitigate your risk. You don't leave your house unlocked when you go, and you lock your car in a parking lot. You don't give the keys to just anyone unless they're trusted. These are admittedly simple precautions, but surprisingly, some businesses take relatively fewer precautions than these.

While the Texas Rio Grande Valley is a relatively safe area, your business still needs protection. Property crime is common, and the risk of vandalism and theft is always there. Just like you take precautions with your home and possessions, you should be ever-vigilant about protecting your business. Keep reading for five ways you can enhance your business security system in the coming year.

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1. Clarify Your Security Objectives

Having clear goals for security will help identify your priorities and where to spend time and resources. Does your business need to reduce theft or inventory shrinkage? Have you had problems with employees? Is there a risk of after-hours vandalism in your area? Do you need to monitor all entries and exits for legal or other reasons? Having clear answers to questions such as these can help you decide what elements you may need in your systems, such as improved access control or video surveillance.

2. Have One Person In Charge of Security

If you're a small business owner, that may need to be you. But if you have a trusted, longtime employee that oversees other operations, you may want to assign that person to handle security-related matters. That person does not need to be a security expert, but they can be the point person to interact with your security system provider, manage control credentials, and establish security practices and measures.

3. Partner with an Experienced Security Integrator

Security is vital, so you should not leave your business security system in the hands of someone who does it as a sideline. For example, ASAP Security Services has been in business for decades, and security systems are our primary focus. The right partner can recommend, install, and maintain the systems that are appropriate for your business.

4. Regularly Evaluate Your Technology

You may have security systems in place, like surveillance cameras and access control. The technology in these areas advances rapidly, and you may be able to take advantage of new technology at less cost that provides valuable new security features. For example, you might want to employ license plate or facial recognition in your security camera system, two newer features for more robust monitoring and detection.

5. Monitor Your System Performance

You want to ensure that your security system is fully functional. Whether it's the surveillance cameras or access control at entries, or sensor devices for fire, water, and smoke detection, you want a way to monitor and understand the system's health. Newer technology and solutions provide centralized control and notifications and even have the ability to diagnose and remotely fix some issues that are software and firmware related.

 

ASAP Security Services has vast experience across Texas with sophisticated security and surveillance systems in both the public and commercial sectors. There are many more ways you can enhance your business security in the coming year. To get started, set up a consultation with our team by calling (877) 418-ASAP, filling out our contact form, or starting a live chat with us below. We look forward to working with you!