company data when they left their job in 2008, according to a study of US workers. Most American businesses fail to take important steps to prevent data theft (read our blog for a detailed article). This can be a disheartening statistic for any business owner or manager. Think about the trouble an ex-employee can do. But this can be prevented with a good burglar alarm.
This is why a good deal of businesses have been investing in their burglar alarms. Business owners and managers aren’t dealing with simple smash-and-grab burglars or vandalism anymore, they are dealing with ex-employees who know the building layout, and know where the valuables are kept. In burglar terminology, this is called an inside job, and they are often caused by desperation or pay-back.
How can this theft be stopped? The first step is to acknowledge the threat this poses to your clients. In difficult economic times, business are more likely to be victims of theft, and security is suddenly doubly important. Preventative measures, like a burglar alarm, can save your company more money than you think. For example, one of our customers had a dysfunctional burglar alarm (installed by our competition), and was burglarized twice, amounting to over $30,000 in inventory losses. Is it worth spending $10,000 on a burglar alarm to prevent $30,000 (or more) in losses?
There are many varieties available to you when considering security. First, you can consider the benefits of a burglar alarm. The burglar alarm detects an intruder at entry and exit points, and sounds an alarm as well as sends a signal to the police. Burglar Alarms utilize sensor technology, along with a programmable control panel, to sense the signs of a burglar.
The second option is to prevent current employees from restricted areas of your company with a door access control system. This is a form of security system, which only allows entry when a qualification is met. This qualifier could be a magnetic card, fingerprint, keyfob, or by entering a code. Access Control and Intercom are an emerging industry, especially in government and office buildings that are security-minded since 9/11. Door Access alarm systems are the most effective way to halt an employee from having access to valuable information, so if they are let go, theft is minimized.
The third option is a cctv system. Think about it, would YOU snoop around or even steal from a company if you knew you were being recorded? Likely not. A surveillance system is a great way to prevent theft, in a very non-abrasive way. This is because the impression most employees get when they see you have installed security camera?s around the office is that you are trying to stop burglaries in the night-time.
It is likely that you can use one, or more, of these alarm systems in your employee theft strategy. The next step is to find a good security installation company, but still within budget. Like mentioned earlier, if you have a budget security system installed, you are still very open to theft. The worst scenario possible is investing thousands on an alarm system that does not work, and sustaining $30,000 in losses from theft. So, make sure you find a reputable security installation company that takes your budget into consideration, but will not compromise your security and asset protection.
Progressive Technology Security Systems has installed California alarm for over twenty years. Progressive Technology is renowned as the top California security company.