5 Myths About Commercial Security Systems
Television and movies have a greater influence on how we think than most people realize. This influence becomes very evident in the perception of how to keep a business facility secure. With actor thieves breaking into stores and businesses to get caught red-handed by actor heroes, it’s no surprise that people eventually start thinking real criminals act in predictable ways. However, real-world security threats operate differently than Hollywood portrayals suggest.
Common Business Security Myths That Compromise Protection
Here are five common myths that some business owners believe to be true when it comes to keeping their business locations safe. These misconceptions can leave businesses vulnerable to security breaches and financial losses.
1. Commercial Security Systems Cost More Than Business Budgets Allow
A good commercial security system will be customized and scalable, allowing you to work within a budget that makes sense for your organization. With options for various levels of intrusion protection, video surveillance and access control, pricing and protection will vary significantly from business to business. When thinking about the cost of security installation, you must also consider the cost of what you are protecting. Sure, there is insurance coverage available, but there is a lot of hassle associated with a break-in incident. There is also significant risk in time loss or property theft from staff that can go unnoticed without proper monitoring. With new interactive features available today, commercial security systems not only enhance your physical security protection. They also save you time and money with remote connectivity capabilities, ease of management tools, and valuable business insights.
2. Small Businesses Don’t Need Professional Security Systems
It makes for a good movie when the bad guys are breaking into a vault filled with jewels and stacks of cash. In reality, not many businesses have movie-worthy stashes of goods in their office every day. Thinking you don’t have anything worth protecting leaves your business vulnerable to various security threats. It may be computers, office supplies, or sensitive client files that you need to protect from theft or unauthorized access. You may feel safe because you are in an office tower and you only have one entry door that leads to an indoor hallway. Do you know who has access to that hallway and building systems? Perhaps your biggest risk of loss comes from lost productivity time. You may need to stay connected to the activity of your business during off-hours or remote work periods. With the wide variety of security systems available today, there is a solution that can be customized to suit a need you may not realize you have. An in-depth security consultation with comprehensive needs analysis can provide helpful insight and actionable recommendations.
3. Visible Security Systems Don’t Actually Deter Criminal Activity
Burglars and thieves always look for easy targets when planning criminal activities. While scoping out your office or building location, if security cameras, access control panels or intrusion sensors are in plain sight, most thieves will move on to an easier target. This is especially true with video verified alarms, where intrusion detection technology is taken to the next level of sophistication. With plenty of security signage on doors, windows and fences, you can let potential thieves know your site is protected before they even get close enough to peer in and assess vulnerabilities.
4. Modern Security Systems Are Too Complex for Small Business Operations
A well-designed security solution will compliment your organization’s workflow and fit seamlessly into day to day operations. Training staff members on a security system should be a breeze with proper instruction materials. Using the system will become second nature in no time at all with consistent practice. With cloud-based platforms and interactive options available today, the management side of security administration is easier than ever before. The days of standing at a keypad programming numerous codes are gone. The days of calling IT support to update software are over. The days of trying to track down a physical key from a departed employee are finished. Updates can be made instantly and easily with intuitive platforms that require little training and are incredibly powerful in functionality. A mobile app can be used to unlock a door, arm the alarm system, and create a new user profile all without going to the office location. These tasks can be completed without learning complicated programs or technical procedures.
5. Alarm Systems Become Useless During Electrical Power Outages
If an alarm system was entirely dependent on the electric grid source used to power lights and basic electricity, then it would fail when the power goes out completely. This was a known problem with early alarm systems wired directly to the electrical grid without backup power sources. However, modern alarm systems have overcome this critical problem with uninterrupted power supplies and backup battery systems. When the local power grid goes down due to weather or infrastructure issues, the battery backup kicks in automatically. The backup system continues to power the alarm system components without interruption. It can usually last for two to three days of continuous operation. This duration is more than long enough to outlast a typical brownout or blackout with the local power grid infrastructure. As a result, a temporary power outage is no longer a security vulnerability problem.
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