Protecting Your Enterprise Through The Lock-down

As businesses are shuttered and business owners told to stay at home, the prospect of security breaches will rear its head. Canada is a relatively safe country as far as break-ins and burglaries are concerned, but there remain thousands of incidents every year, with 80% occurring during the day. With the reduced number of people in the street, this risk is likely to be heightened by opportunistic criminals, unlikely to heed any lock down warning. Smart technology provides a clear path through which businesses can protect their property, in the process gaining a sense of security.

Embracing video surveillance

The first step in protecting a physical business is, of course, video surveillance. CCTV and related camera technologies are the foundation of most security solutions. Although their effectiveness in stopping crime is often under discussion, they're often found to be superior to many other options. Modern technology has allowed video surveillance tools to move away from the clunky and inefficient manner of old and towards new efficiency. Most new systems have a two-way system with smart devices, meaning they can be activated in a ‘smart’ fashion, allowing for active surveillance. Furthermore, most private security firms are up-to-date with this tech and will be able to manage the service should you desire.

Maintaining grounds

Savvy business owners will be more than aware of the need to safeguard their property and conduct regular maintenance on key areas. With time spent away from the business, it’s understandable that this can fall by the wayside. Again, smart technology provides assistance in this regard. Smart sensors and surveillance placed around problem areas – weak doors, delivery yards, gates and such – can be setup in such a way that reports can be sent directly to you if there’s a subtle change in security. From there, you can either take trips out or use local emergency maintenance companies to cover any potential damages.

Making use of the police

Despite the ongoing lock down, police are, of course, still key workers. They will investigate crimes and respond to incidents as and when they occur. Smart technology can help with any investigations should the worst happen and the physical security of your property be breached; consultants Deloitte have earmarked interaction between police and private citizens in terms of data as a key trend in policing over the next few years. Protect your business by first making sure that you’ve taken full care of every possible avenue of entry into it as a safeguard, and then complete meticulous surveys of your data and any risks you have identified. If you have the records, the authorities will have a far easier and more efficient time investigating any incidents.

As the country – and world – enters lock down, business owners will be anxious about what sort of state their property will be in when the crisis has concluded. Smart technology should, and will, provide a level of assurance. Furthermore, with police still in post, Canadian business owners can be assured of their business being secure.