Dealing with the day-to-day running of a business is demanding enough, without thinking about security but it’s essential to your business to ensure the safety of your assets, employees and important data.
If you have high-value stock, operate in a remote area or have limited staff, you could be vulnerable to theft, trespassing or attack. One way to protect your business is by organising a security audit.
A security audit is a comprehensive assessment of the physical security measures and practices you have in place. The goal of the audit is to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses and areas for improvement in order to enhance the overall security of the premises and ultimately protect the interests of the business.
A security audit may be a requirement of your company’s Quality/Health & Safety management system or be required to comply with relevant industry regulations and standards. Whatever the reason, a security audit, particularly when carried out by security professionals, such as Abbey Security Services, can be hugely beneficial for your business.
An audit will look at different aspects of your business and the way in which physical security, staff security, rapid response and emergency response are addressed. This includes checking your physical structures and overall premises to identify anything that can affect the integrity of your physical security.
A security audit will typically look at access control systems, intrusion detection systems, surveillance systems, perimeter security, security lighting, key and lock management, incident response, employee awareness and security personnel.
Having an audit conducted by a trained professional can relieve business owners and managers of time and associated costs. They will inspect your premises, review your physical control measures, security systems, patrols and how you respond to and manage incidents to determine any vulnerabilities in your premises security that might need addressing. This allows you to focus on your core operational business.
The benefits of a professional security audit
Organisations that regularly test their security measures have greater confidence in their overall physical security, allowing them to concentrate on the important aspects of their business.
It may be beneficial to organise a professional security audit on a regular basis, particularly if you are a large organisation and have identified greater security requirements.
A security audit can also identify where professional security services are required. Mobile patrolling, static manned guarding and CCTV monitoring are all services delivered by Abbey Security’s trained officers. Our services compliment physical controls such CCTV and provide 24/7 security coverage, which is particularly reassuring when your premises are unoccupied.
Our keyholding and rapid alarm response service is one example. Our mobile teams carry your keys in their vehicle, enabling them to respond quickly to alarm calls and alert emergency services if required.
If you are looking for professional security services in Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, contact Abbey Security Services on 01284 768832 and we can help with a tailored approach to your security needs.
Posted on July 24, 2024