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(NAPSI)-One of the leading electronic security companies for businesses across the country suggests these tips for keeping your office, employees, customers and inventory secure: • Make well-lit, access-controlled parking available and suggest a "buddy" system within the parking area; • If possible, make security escorts available to and from employee parking; • Register all guests and accompany them during their visits; • Never leave your reception area unattended; • Do not allow entry doors to be propped open if no one is present or nearby; • Don't allow unknown service personnel free access to your office space; • Report broken doors, windows and locks to building security personnel; • Monitor and report suspicious activity in or near your facility; • Install an electronic access system and closely inventory all photo badges, ID cards, etc.; • If you already have a security system, request regular system inspections and evaluations; • Do not open suspicious packages: Report them to local authorities; • Employ updated computer security software for your entire network; • Back up and store sensitive and critical information and databases; • Shred or destroy old documents containing sensitive business information; • Keep an inventory of your most critical equipment, hardware and software; • Develop fire and emergency plans and regularly practice drills; • Keep facilities well lit, inside and out, even during nonbusiness hours; • Form a safety team to help keep safety and security issues in focus; and • Encourage employees to secure valuables, including documents that might contain personal information, in their work areas at all times and especially during company gatherings or breaks. Consider a monitored security and fire system from an expert such as Protection One, one of the largest national providers of electronic security systems to homes and businesses, as well as a remote/IP video system, which allows easy access to facility cameras via the Internet. Be sure to include wireless or IP-based backup service in the event your phone line becomes disabled. For additional tips or a free security evaluation of your business, visit www.ProtectionOne.com or call (800) GET-HELP. Access control systems are one affordable way of easily protecting your office, employees and sensitive information. |
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