Security Plans That Your Business Might Need

 It would be fair to say that you won't find too many small businesses with security guard services on their payroll, but that doesn't mean they shouldn't have a proper security plan according to their needs. Plans to avoid break-ins, burglaries, and property loss and protecting employees in the workplace should be the top priorities of any business. 

And regardless of whether they have one employee or a thousand employees. It always requires a appropriate strategy to maintain security that can be implemented at any time, and the best way to start is by initiating  a risk assessment.

So what is a risk assessment?

A risk assessment mainly highlights any critical points of concern or vulnerability in your business that could lead to a security breach. Some of the relevant questions you could ask yourself about your business are:

1. Is your business located at a prior crime spot?

2. Have you checked all visitor entrance  and exit points?

3. Is there a check-in counter or reception desk before visitors can access all areas?

4. Are your perimeter areas well lit?

5. Are your premises well secured?

Beside this you should not only be aware of external threats  but also consider the risk of internal threats. It doesn't necessarily mean it will happen, but if reliable controls or accounting procedures are in place, it's much more likely that anyone considering it will think twice. Some of the things you might need to think about are:

1. Do you have accounting procedures for old computers (e.g., is all sensitive company information erased before walking out the door?)

2. Do you have backup or cloud storage for your business data?

3. How do you manage inventory/stock control within your business, and who is responsible?

4. What about key holders? Are they fully aware of their responsibilities?

5. Are employees fully aware of what belongs to the business and what is available for the benefit of employee?

As you can see, asking questions like these will let you to fully explore and address your business's weak and vulnerable areas. It can take a bit of time and effort to build, but once it's done, it's a working document that can be used regularly to ensure the best security guard services at your premises..

If you want to know more about a security risk assessment or thinking to hire security guards for your business and you live in the Melbourne or Sydney area, contact Metropolitan Guards Services. We are a highly experienced, well trained and profession security guard services company with the ability to assist businesses in security needs, including consulting and planning and providing highly capable security guards for making your premises secure. Call us on 1300 73 11 73 to find out how we can help you today.