Access and Entry Control
Access Control: Access control is straightforward — it gives you control over who can access your building. These systems vary in sophistication, but the main goal remains the same. Stopping unauthorized visitors from entering should always be a priority.
Biometric Access: Biometric systems are more expensive than traditional access control measures, but they provide an unparalleled level of security, requiring fingerprints or face scans to enter a building. This makes it more difficult for an unauthorized individual to sneak in.
Tailgating (Piggybacking): Even biometric systems can’t prevent piggybacking, which is when someone sneaks in behind an employee after they swipe in. Your team should know to never hold the door for strangers and to ensure they never prop it open.
Visitor Management: When visitors do arrive, how do you check them in? Visitor management involves using sign-in sheets, digital logs, and temporary badges to track guests. You have complete control over the technological sophistication of your process.
Surveillance and Detection
CCTV (Closed-Circuit Television): Security cameras are proven to reduce the risk of crime, which makes them an essential part of any security strategy. These cameras record footage on and around your property, which can prove invaluable if crime happens.
Intrusion Detection: Intrusion detection can scare away a criminal after they breach your building. Door and glass sensors that are rigged to pick up any signs of a break-in can quickly sound an alarm that dispatches law enforcement to your property in seconds.
Motion Sensors: Unsurprisingly, criminals prefer darkness. Adding bright lights to your property is one of the simplest ways to keep it secure. The lights don’t have to function 24/7 — motion sensors can trigger lighting only when movement is detected.
Barriers and Hardening
Perimeter Security: Not every business can invest in perimeter security — for example, retail stores and restaurants need to be open to the public. If fences and gates are an option, it’s worth considering adding them for your safety.
Bollards: Whether an intentional act of crime or an unfortunate accident, cars crashing into buildings can be deadly. Bollards are strong metal or concrete posts that can stop cars before they crash into a building, saving lives in the process.
Facility Hardening: Sometimes, criminals simply try doors or windows and find them unlocked. If they are locked, a burglar may try to break down a door or window. Hardening your facility makes it more difficult for someone to break in.
Finding A Security Partner
Whether you want a basic system to ward off intruders or something more technologically complex, Integrated Security Consultants is available to help. Our experienced team specializes in video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, fire alarms, and more. We work with you to find security vulnerabilities. Then, we create solutions. Are you interested in scheduling a free, no-obligation walkthrough? Call 813-254-0033 or contact us online.