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Not sure if your business is secure? Then follow our five-step checklist:<\/p>\n
Ensure you use strong keywords for all of your technological gadgets, incorporating a mixture of numbers, upper and lower case letters and symbols. Change your passwords regularly \u2013 at least every 3 months and don\u2019t write them down. Consider setting up a two-step login where you have to fill in a password, followed by a code.<\/p>\n
Also, keep your anti-virus protection up-to-date – Norton, McAfee and Panda remain popular. If you\u2019re finding your software licenses expensive explore the range of open software available<\/a> \u2013 just ensure whatever you choose, you can use them for commercial use.<\/p>\n When you are disposing of software such as your office computers, ensure you\u2019re getting rid of them responsibly and erase the hard drives before you do. Remember you must abide by the data protection act. Look for an authorised contractor to assist you, who will dispose of computers according to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment\u00a0Directive – some charities<\/a> now offer this service so that you would be doing a good turn too.<\/p>\n Do you know who has access to your premises? Ensure you know who has keys to your business premises. It\u2019s not just the outside that counts – be sure to consider how many keys within the premises are used to open internal doors, cabinets and other storage. Do you know how many keys have been handed out by the business and do you know who has them? Do you have a way to control the duplication of keys? Ensure you have an up-to-date key control policy and that you can trace to whom keys have been issued.<\/p>\n A reputable locksmith can design a master key system for your business that has a patented lock with restricted access to the duplication of keys. If you are considering fitting new locks to your business premises, then make sure you are meeting the terms of your insurance policy too.\u00a0 Additionally, you might want to consider engaging a key holding service from a security company in your local area. Are you looking for reputable security companies near you<\/a> to assist you with key holding services and other security services? Then help is at hand.<\/p>\n Security cameras can give you peace of mind, whether they\u2019re acting as a deterrent to make people think twice about their actions or enabling you to investigate an incident at a later date. The location and type of security cameras are crucial if they are to be effective, so do enlist the assistance of a professional. If your business is likely to grow in the future then consider a contract that allows you to scale up if you need to.<\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t already, consider installing an alarm system into your business premises. Get the locks right first, and then look at your alarm choices. A range of options are available, so do consult a professional to find the right type for your business and ensure they are members of the National Security Inspectorate (NSI) or Security Systems and Alarm Inspection Board (SSAIB). First and foremost consider what you want from the device, from a signal to be sent to a remote monitoring centre, or a call put into the police.<\/p>\n We hope that this 5 point checklist has been helpful to you in evaluating the security of your business and it\u2019s given you food for thought on how best to approach this in the future.<\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\n
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