Vulnerabilities exist for practically every building we drive past. They may arise from insufficient defenses or a lack of advanced surveillance measures. Nowadays, identifying and exploiting such vulnerabilities and security lapses is an all-too-common skill. It’s essential to put protective measures in place at the start, not just to safeguard the physical building, but everyone inside as well. In a recent survey, 41% of respondents cited cost as the top obstacle in upgrading their physical access control solutions. However, the damage caused by a security breach often has a higher cost in terms of dollars, affected brand reputation and human life.
Ensuring a building is secure can decrease threats from wrongdoers, help to avoid property damage and work to keep occupants out of harm’s way. Look for ways to fortify the structure’s protective interior and exterior features. It could be in the form of impact-resistant windows and doors built to withstand blasts. Through the installation of forced-entry-resistant doors, you can gain better control over who has access to the facility with the option to go into a “lockdown” mode when needed. If undergoing new construction, consider strategic placement of entryways to direct traffic. Adding panic rooms and a secured command center to oversee access are highly recommended.
Furthermore, verify the lighting is sufficient for monitoring services in the form of cameras, motion sensors and alarms. By installing surveillance inside and out, threats may be minimized and addressed in a timely manner. Each year in the U.S., there’s a burglary as often as every 12 seconds leading to $3.4 billion in property and personal loss according to FBI crime statistics.
Fixing any gaps in security is crucial to prevent incidents from happening whether your business is big or small. For further information on building points to protect, please see the accompanying resource.
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